1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Long Island, NY (11,244 Rentals)

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Long Island 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: May 11, 2025

There are currently 2410 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Long Island, NY that range in price from $1,000 to $18,000. Lake Ronkonkoma, Fred Shores and Harbor Isle are the neighborhoods that currently have the most 1 Bedroom availability. Here is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Long Island with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Lake Ronkonkoma118$2,575$1,300
Fred Shores85$2,515$1,300
Harbor Isle82$3,500$1,720
Barnum Island79$3,500$1,720
Brightwaters Farm78$2,400$1,558
Presidential Section76$2,505$1,300
The Hedges75$3,751$2,100
Downtown74$3,751$2,260
West Jericho72$3,757$2,000
Vllage Green71$3,757$2,159

Largest Available Long Island and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Long Island, NY is found at Fairfield Townhouses At Babylon Village in the Presidential Section neighborhood and is 1,800 square feet priced from $2,790. Fairfield Hills North At Farmingville in the Summerfield neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,364 square feet and currently listed start at $3,320. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Long Island:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Fairfield Townhouses At Babylon VillageThe Hawley1,800 Sq Ft$2,790
Fairfield Hills North At FarmingvilleThe Greenway1,364 Sq Ft$3,320
Fairfield Hills South At FarmingvilleThe Greenway1,364 Sq Ft$3,395

Cheapest Available Long Island and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of May 11, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Long Island, NY is the 1x1 30 Model starting from $823 at MEDFORD LANDING APARTMENTS in the Summerfield neighborhood. The second most affordable Long Island 1 Bedroom is the Economy Room Model at 30 Meserole St starting at $1,695 in the South Williamsburg neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Long Island is currently $3,223. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Long Island:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
MEDFORD LANDING APARTMENTS1x1 30$823
30 Meserole StEconomy Room$1,695
John Wesley Village III1-1$1,699
Bedell Terrace1 Bedroom$1,699
Maple Crest Apartments at East RockawayOne Bedroom$1,720

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Long Island Overview

If you are looking for a fun and exciting place to live, you might be interested in Long Island, NY. Because of its proximity to Manhattan, apartments in Long Island, NY are an appealing option to many individuals and families. At the same time, with so many Long Island apartments available, you need to learn more about the local area before you can decide where to live. Our expert team would be happy to help you. 

Why live in Long Island, NY?

So, why should you live in Long Island, NY? First, the cost of living in this area is more affordable when compared to the cost of living in Manhattan, but you can still get into Manhattan very easily if you work in the center of the city, thanks to the easy mass transit options. Furthermore, there's always something fun to do in the New York City metropolitan area, so you will be right in the heart of the action. 

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Getting Around Long Island, NY

Walk Score®

34 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

42 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

8 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

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 1 Bedroom Long Island Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Long Island with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Long Island is at MEDFORD LANDING APARTMENTS listed at $823.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Long Island Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Long Island is $3,223.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Long Island Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Long Island is a 1,800 square feet unit starting from $2,790 at Fairfield Townhouses At Babylon Village.

What is the average size for Long Island 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Long Island is currently 837 sq ft.

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