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Kings Henry
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Kings Henry

40-30 75th StElmhurst, NY 11373
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1512 Dekalb Avenue
4 Bedroom Apartments

1512 Dekalb Avenue

1512 DeKalb AveBrooklyn, NY 11237
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6107 Woodside Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

6107 Woodside Ave

6107 Woodside AveWoodside, NY 11377
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Cambridge Hall
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cambridge Hall

111-23-11125 76th RdForest Hills, NY 11375
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Cheapest Available Elmhurst Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Elmhurst, NY is a Studio unit found at 94-25 57th Ave in the Bushwick neighborhood priced from $1,799. 35-05 94th Street and 35-08 95th Street in the North Corona neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,831. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Elmhurst apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
94-25 57th AveStudioStudio,1BA$1,799
35-05 94th Street and 35-08 95th StreetStudioStudio,1BA$1,831
41-25 Case StreetStudioStudio,1BA$1,900
The Rosemary RoyaleStudioStudio,1BA$2,100
119-21 Metropolitan Avenue1 Bed1BR,1BA$2,150

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Elmhurst, NY

As of April 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Elmhurst area is the $2.81 price per square foot 77 Eldert St Model at 77 Eldert St, Unit #2 in the in the Bedford Stuyvesant neighborhood starting from $3,650. The second greatest value Elmhurst apartment is the 10519 37th Ave Model at 10519 37th Ave, Unit 3 starting at $3,300 with a $2.64 price per square foot in the North Corona neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Elmhurst apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
77 Eldert St, Unit #277 Eldert St4BR,2BA$2.81
10519 37th Ave, Unit 310519 37th Ave4BR,1BA$2.64
8538 102nd St, Unit 18538 102nd St2BR,1BA$2.20
2132 42nd St, Unit Room for Rent2132 42nd St1BR,1BA$1.78
3954 65th Pl, Unit A3954 65th Pl1BR,1BA$2.22
62-42 99th St, Unit 1st Fl 99th ST62-42 99th St1BR,1BA$2.78
Node HarmanPrivate Room in 3 Bed Shared Apt3BR,2BA$1.66
98-34 63rd Dr, Unit 4a98-34 63rd Dr1BR,1BA$2.82
6145 56th Ave, Unit 26145 56th Ave2BR,1BA$2.98
4135 50th St, Unit 24135 50th St1BR,1BA$2.99

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Elmhurst Overview

If you are looking for a place to live in New York City, then you might be looking at a section of Queens called Elmhurst. This used to be called Newtown, but it has since been renamed Elmhurst, NY. As a neighborhood in the borough of Queens in NYC, it is surrounded by Roosevelt Avenue to the North, Junction Blvd to the East, Long Island Expressway to the South, and New York Connecting Railroad to the West. Even though the cost of living can be high, it is possible to find affordable apartments in Elmhurst, NY. If you are looking for Elmhurst apartments, take a look at some of the helpful information below!

Why live in Elmhurst, NY?

There are a number of reasons why so many people are choosing to live in Elmhurst, NY. First, the cost of living in Elmhurst, NY is lower than that of Manhattan, yet the area is still safe. In addition, Elmhurst, NY also provides people with easy access to the rest of NYC via the mass transit options, allowing people to find lucrative jobs just about anywhere. Finally, the people in Elmhurst, NY are also friendly. There is always something going on no matter what the interests might be.

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Getting Around Elmhurst, NY

Walk Score®

94 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

75 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

100 / 100

Rider’s Paradise

World-class public transportation

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Elmhurst Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Elmhurst?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Elmhurst is at 94-25 57th Ave listed at $1,799.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Elmhurst Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Elmhurst Apartment is $2,099 at 94-25 57th Ave.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Elmhurst Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Elmhurst is starting from $2,650 at The Rosemary Royale.

What is the most affordable Elmhurst Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Elmhurst Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 1178 Gates Ave and starts from $3,599.

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