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

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Kings Henry
Studio Apartments

Kings Henry

40-30 75th StElmhurst, NY 11373
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property at 235 Himrod St

235 Himrod St

BrooklynNY11237

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61-25 97th St

QueensNY11374
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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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41-19 Gleane St
1 Bedroom Apartments

41-19 Gleane St

41-19 Gleane StFlushing, NY 11373
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300 Burns St
Studio Apartments

300 Burns St

300 Burns StForest Hills, NY 11375
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Carlton Plaza
Studio Apartments

Carlton Plaza

66-25 103rd StForest Hills, NY 11375
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43-17 49th St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

43-17 49th St

43-17 49th StSunnyside, NY 11104
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Georgian Hall
Studio Apartments

Georgian Hall

8301 37th AveFlushing, NY 11372
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Venus Apartments
Studio Apartments

Venus Apartments

86-19 Elmhurst AveFlushing, NY 11373
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75-06 Woodside Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

75-06 Woodside Ave

75-06 Woodside AveFlushing, NY 11373
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353 Linden St
1 Bedroom Apartments

353 Linden St

353 Linden StBrooklyn, NY 11237
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102-02 Queens Blvd
Studio Apartments

102-02 Queens Blvd

102-02 Queens BlvdFlushing, NY 11375
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1312 Bushwick Ave
3 Bedroom Apartments

1312 Bushwick Ave

1312 Bushwick AveBrooklyn, NY 11207
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62-65 Saunders St
Studio Apartments

62-65 Saunders St

62-65 Saunders StRego Park, NY 11374
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3565 85th St
Studio Apartments

3565 85th St

3565 85th StJackson Heights, NY 11372
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89-10 63rd Dr
Studio Apartments

89-10 63rd Dr

89-10 63rd DrRego Park, NY 11374
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68-07 Fresh Pond Rd
1 Bedroom Apartments

68-07 Fresh Pond Rd

68-07 Fresh Pond RdRidgewood, NY 11385
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47-19 44th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

47-19 44th St

47-19 44th StFlushing, NY 11377
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4310 49th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

4310 49th St

4310 49th StLong Island City, NY 11104
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64-12 Wetherole St
Studio Apartments

64-12 Wetherole St

64-12 Wetherole StFlushing, NY 11374
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8582 Eliot Ave
Studio Apartments

8582 Eliot Ave

8582 Eliot AveRego Park, NY 11374
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86-05 Forest Parkway
1 Bedroom Apartments

86-05 Forest Parkway

8605 Forest PkyWoodhaven, NY 11421
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Common Evergreen
1 Bedroom Apartments

Common Evergreen

283-285 Evergreen AveBrooklyn, NY 11221
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Elmhurst, NY Local Guide

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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
35-05 94th Street and 35-08 95th StreetStudioStudio,1BA$1,749
102-43 Corona Avenue1 Bed1BR,1BA$1,850
22-77 Steinway StStudiosStudio,1BA$1,900
119-21 Metropolitan Avenue1 Bed1BR,1BA$2,150
47-05 45th StreetStudioStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
10519 37th Ave, Unit 310519 37th Ave4BR,1BA$2.64
4229 66th St, Unit 24229 66th St2BR,1BA$2.58
8019 87th Ave, Unit 2FL8019 87th Ave4BR,1BA$2.73
7417 85th Rd, Unit 1st Floor7417 85th Rd2BR,1BA$2.60
2132 42nd St, Unit Room for Rent2132 42nd St1BR,1BA$1.78
3954 65th Pl, Unit A3954 65th Pl1BR,1BA$2.33
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$2.59
81-11 45th Ave, Unit 1-D81-11 45th AveStudio ,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

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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