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Fresh Meadows, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Fresh Meadows, NY

Pricing Updated: 05/16/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Fresh Meadows, NY area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Fresh Meadows Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Cunningham Park$3,990$2,0005
Hillcrest$6,500$1,26017
Utopia$6,500$1,200151

Cheapest Available Fresh Meadows Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Fresh Meadows, NY is a Studio unit found at Park Haven in the Pomonok neighborhood priced from $1,799. ParkHill City in the Pomonok neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,900. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Fresh Meadows apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Park HavenStudioStudio,1BA$1,799
ParkHill CityStudioStudio,1BA$1,900
The BenningtonStudioStudio,1BA$2,100
151-10 35th Avenue1 Bed1BR,1BA$2,100
Fairfield Tudor at AuburndaleOne Bedroom Residence 7A1BR,1BA$2,125
Kew Gardens Hills1 Bed1BR,1BA$2,150
119-21 Metropolitan Avenue1 Bed1BR,1BA$2,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fresh Meadows, NY and Nearby

As of May 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fresh Meadows area is the $2.33 price per square foot 2 BR, 2 Baths Model at Q-East in the in the Hill Crest neighborhood starting from $3,125. The second greatest value Fresh Meadows apartment is the 14649 26th Ave Model at 14649 26th Ave, Unit Flushing unit for rent starting at $3,200 with a $3.20 price per square foot in the Clearview neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fresh Meadows apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Q-East2 BR, 2 Baths2BR,2BA$2.33
14649 26th Ave, Unit Flushing unit for rent14649 26th Ave3BR,1.5BA$3.20
17606 Jamaica Ave, Unit Debbie17606 Jamaica Ave3BR,2BA$3.20
8811 179th Pl, Unit 28811 179th Pl1BR,1BA$2.50
8744 124th St, Unit 18744 124th St4BR,1BA$3.10
The BenningtonJunior 42BR,1BA$3.29
8909 210th St8909 210th St2BR,1BA$3.13
14105 Pershing Cres, Unit 30514105 Pershing Cres1BR,1BA$2.73
ParkHill CityStudioStudio ,1BA$3.25
Park HavenStudioStudio ,1BA$3.43

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Frequently Asked Questions about Fresh Meadows

What type of rentals are currently available in Fresh Meadows?

There are currently 2088 Apartments for Rent in Fresh Meadows, NY with pricing that ranges from $1,200 to $12,000. There are also 157 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Fresh Meadows ranging from $1,300 to $18,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Fresh Meadows?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Fresh Meadows ranges from $1,300 to $18,000 with an average monthly rent of $5,446.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Fresh Meadows?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Fresh Meadows range from $2,650 to $5,500, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,700 to $6,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,200 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,000.

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