Cheap Apartments for Rent in Elmhurst, NY from $900 (90 Rentals)
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195 Menahan St

18-69 Madison St

56-50 Myrtle Ave

235 Himrod St

1136 Willoughby Ave

400 Eldert Lane, Unit Studio

39-23 57th St

112-13 Jamaica Ave

2132 42nd St, Unit Room for Rent
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39-21 57th St

9022 70th Dr, Unit Studio

90-22 70th Dr

25-20 99th St

35-45 81st St

84-19 51st Ave

165 Nichols Ave

105-30 66th Ave

72-22 Caldwell Ave

8718 31st Ave, Unit 1BR BASEMENT w/Utilities

84-16 60th Rd

61-25 97th St
Elmhurst, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Elmhurst?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap Elmhurst Studio Apartments | $2,551 | $1,500 | $7,250 |
Cheap Elmhurst 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,579 | $1,644 | $4,150 |
Cheap Elmhurst 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,086 | $1,650 | $8,010 |
Cheap Elmhurst 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,466 | $1,200 | $5,800 |
Cheap Elmhurst 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,375 | $1,060 | $4,600 |
Elmhurst 5 Bedroom Apartments | $4,403 | $1,210 | $6,499 |
Elmhurst 6 Bedroom Apartments | $6,472 | $1,030 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Elmhurst Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Elmhurst, NY is a Studio unit found at 35-05 94th Street and 35-08 95th Street in the North Corona neighborhood priced from $1,749. 102-43 Corona Avenue in the LeFrak City neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,850. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Elmhurst apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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35-05 94th Street and 35-08 95th Street | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,749 |
102-43 Corona Avenue | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,850 |
22-77 Steinway St | Studios | Studio,1BA | $1,900 |
119-21 Metropolitan Avenue | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $2,150 |
47-05 45th Street | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,250 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Elmhurst, NY
As of March 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Elmhurst area is the $2.64 price per square foot 10519 37th Ave Model at 10519 37th Ave, Unit 3 in the in the North Corona neighborhood starting from $3,300. The second greatest value Elmhurst apartment is the 4229 66th St Model at 4229 66th St, Unit 2 starting at $3,100 with a $2.58 price per square foot in the Northwestern Queens neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Elmhurst apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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10519 37th Ave, Unit 3 | 10519 37th Ave | 4BR,1BA | $2.64 |
4229 66th St, Unit 2 | 4229 66th St | 2BR,1BA | $2.58 |
8019 87th Ave, Unit 2FL | 8019 87th Ave | 4BR,1BA | $2.73 |
7417 85th Rd, Unit 1st Floor | 7417 85th Rd | 2BR,1BA | $2.60 |
2132 42nd St, Unit Room for Rent | 2132 42nd St | 1BR,1BA | $1.78 |
3954 65th Pl, Unit A | 3954 65th Pl | 1BR,1BA | $2.33 |
62-42 99th St, Unit 1st Fl 99th ST | 62-42 99th St | 1BR,1BA | $2.78 |
Node Harman | Private Room in 3 Bed Shared Apt | 3BR,2BA | $1.66 |
98-34 63rd Dr, Unit 4a | 98-34 63rd Dr | 1BR,1BA | $2.59 |
81-11 45th Ave, Unit 1-D | 81-11 45th Ave | Studio ,1BA | $2.86 |
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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 35-05 94th Street and 35-08 95th Street listed at $1,749.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Elmhurst Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Elmhurst Apartment is $1,850 at 102-43 Corona Avenue.
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 $1,650 at .
What is the most affordable Elmhurst Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Elmhurst Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Parker Towers and starts from $5,155.
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