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Elmhurst, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Elmhurst Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

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 and Nearby

As of March 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Elmhurst area is the $2.90 price per square foot 1130 Hancock St Model at 1130 Hancock St, Unit 2 in the in the Bedford Stuyvesant neighborhood starting from $5,800. 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.
1130 Hancock St, Unit 21130 Hancock St3BR,2.5BA$2.90
10519 37th Ave, Unit 310519 37th Ave4BR,1BA$2.64
4229 66th St, Unit 24229 66th St2BR,1BA$2.58
7034 69th St, Unit 17034 69th St2BR,1BA$2.82
7417 85th Rd, Unit 1st Floor7417 85th Rd2BR,1BA$2.60
62-42 99th St, Unit 1st Fl 99th ST62-42 99th St1BR,1BA$2.78
2132 42nd St, Unit Room for Rent2132 42nd St1BR,1BA$1.78
Node HarmanPrivate Room in 3 Bed Shared Apt3BR,2BA$1.66
98-34 63rd Dr, Unit 4a98-34 63rd Dr1BR,1BA$2.59
4135 50th St, Unit 24135 50th St1BR,1BA$2.98

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Frequently Asked Questions about Elmhurst

What type of rentals are currently available in Elmhurst?

There are currently 6144 Apartments for Rent in Elmhurst, NY with pricing that ranges from $1,030 to $12,888. There are also 185 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Elmhurst ranging from $800 to $7,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Elmhurst?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Elmhurst ranges from $800 to $7,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,917.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Elmhurst?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Elmhurst range from $1,200 to $5,800, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $950 to $7,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,025 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,060.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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