Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Long Island, NY from $1,655 (15 Rentals)
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Long Island, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Long Island?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Long Island Studio Apartments | $3,118 | $1,125 | $10,000+ |
Long Island 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,225 | $900 | $10,000+ |
Long Island 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,737 | $1,655 | $10,000+ |
Long Island 3 Bedroom Apartments | $19,517 | $1,200 | $10,000+ |
Long Island 4 Bedroom Apartments | $38,559 | $1,770 | $10,000+ |
Long Island 5 Bedroom Apartments | $50,192 | $3,600 | $10,000+ |
Long Island 6 Bedroom Apartments | $54,578 | $5,000 | $10,000+ |
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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 Cheap Long Island Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Long Island?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Long Island is under $1,700.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Long Island?
The cheapest apartment in Long Island is Ventnor Flatz which is listed at $800, while the average apartment in Long Island costs $4,961.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Long Island?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 78 regular apartments in Long Island that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Long Island?
Cheap apartments in Long Island have an average cost of $380 which is $4,581 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Long Island.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters
Written by: Sandy Baker
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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.