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1205 Jefferson Ave, Unit 3

238 Schaefer St, Unit 3

70-01 Fresh Pond Rd

129 Moffat St

60-30 78th Ave

176 Woodward Ave

39-57 57th St

129 Moffat St

145 Nichols Ave

422 Himrod St

6155 98th St

10217 64th Rd

64-51 Central Ave

58-21 69th Pl

23 Bleecker St

28-53-53 Steinway St

1120 Putnam Ave
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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Elmhurst Gated Studio Apartments | $3,038 | $1,500 | $10,000+ |
Elmhurst Gated 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,631 | $900 | $3,955 |
Elmhurst Gated 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,118 | $2,000 | $8,010 |
Elmhurst Gated 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,258 | $950 | $5,500 |
Elmhurst Gated 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,182 | $960 | $6,500 |
Elmhurst 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,249 | $1,050 | $5,999 |
Elmhurst 6 Bedroom Apartments | $6,439 | $1,030 | $10,000+ |
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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 Gated Elmhurst Apartments
What is the Cheapest Gated apartment in Elmhurst?
Currently the most affordable Gated Apartment in Elmhurst is at Node Harman listed at $1,450.
How much is the average rent for a Gated Elmhurst Apartment?
The average rent for a Gated Apartment in Elmhurst is $3,649.
What is the largest Gated Elmhurst Apartment for rent?
Today's Gated apartment with the most square footage in Elmhurst is a 1,400 square feet unit starting from $4,199 at 2431 43rd St, Unit 2.
What is the average size for Elmhurst Gated Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Gated rental in Elmhurst is currently at 1,047 sq ft.
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