Cheap Apartments for Rent in Long Island, NY from $300 (135 Rentals)

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The Carolina
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Carolina

1465 Park AveNew York, NY 10029
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Riverwalk Park
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Riverwalk Park

460 Main StRoosevelt Island, NY 10044
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The Garnet
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Garnet

1620 Fulton StBrooklyn, NY 11213
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L @ 31st Drive
Studio Apartments

L @ 31st Drive

2336 31st DrAstoria, NY 11106
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Ventnor Flatz
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ventnor Flatz

1115 Dorchester RdBrooklyn, NY 11218

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271 Washington Street
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

271 Washington Street

271 Washington StHempstead, NY 11550
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Holliswood Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Holliswood Apartments

190-05 Hillside AveHollis, NY 11423
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1512 Dekalb Avenue
4 Bedroom Apartments

1512 Dekalb Avenue

1512 DeKalb AveBrooklyn, NY 11237
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143-28 Cherry Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

143-28 Cherry Ave

143-28 Cherry AveFlushing, NY 11355
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Fountain Seaview B2
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fountain Seaview B2

702 Vandalia AveBrooklyn, NY 11239
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The Brite
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Brite

2175 E 15th StBrooklyn, NY 11229
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Peconic Crossing
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Peconic Crossing

11 W Main StRiverhead, NY 11901
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12 Agate Ct
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

12 Agate Ct

12 Agate CtBrooklyn, NY 11213
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Freepark Apartments
Studio Apartments

Freepark Apartments

45 N Ocean AveFreeport, NY 11520
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1811 Quentin Rd
Studio Apartments

1811 Quentin Rd

1811 Quentin RdBrooklyn, NY 11229
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1819 BEVERLY RD
3 Bedroom Apartments

1819 BEVERLY RD

1819 Beverly RdBrooklyn, NY 11226
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216 E 83rd St
1 Bedroom Apartments

216 E 83rd St

216 E 83rd StNew York, NY 10028
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Wade
Studio Apartments

Wade

3022 W 22nd StBrooklyn, NY 11224
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Knox Place
1 Bedroom Apartments

Knox Place

597 Grand AveBrooklyn, NY 11238
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54 Throop Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

54 Throop Ave

54 Throop AveBrooklyn, NY 11206
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1630-1636 Park Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1630-1636 Park Ave

1630-1636 Park AveNew York, NY 10029
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Crystal Apartments
Studio Apartments

Crystal Apartments

92-41 190th StHollis, NY 11423
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147 E 30th St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

147 E 30th St

147 E 30th StNew York, NY 10016
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1546 St Johns Pl
2 Bedroom Apartments

1546 St Johns Pl

1546 St Johns PlBrooklyn, NY 11213
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75 Lenox Rd
Studio Apartments

75 Lenox Rd

75 Lenox RdBrooklyn, NY 11226
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6107 Woodside Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

6107 Woodside Ave

6107 Woodside AveWoodside, NY 11377

Long Island, NY Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Long Island, NY

Pricing Updated: 05/03/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Long Island, NY area range in price from $1,000 to $65,000 with an overall median price of $5,077. The three Long Island neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Sagamore Estates at $1,600, South Bellmore East Bay at $2,200, and North Bay Shore at $2,200. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Long Island Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Sagamore Estates$1,600$1,6001
South Bellmore East Bay$2,372$2,2004
North Bay Shore$2,960$2,2003
Mayfair$3,160$1,95048
North Deer Park$3,200$1,55840
West Side$3,200$1,55884
Deer Run$3,205$1,99563
Islip Terrace$3,205$1,85037
Baywood$3,270$1,55828
VIllage Hill$3,270$1,78076

Cheapest Available Long Island Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Long Island, NY is a 1 Bed unit found at Ventnor Flatz in the Prospect Park neighborhood priced from $750. MEDFORD LANDING APARTMENTS in the Summerfield neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $823. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Long Island apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ventnor Flatz1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$750
MEDFORD LANDING APARTMENTS1x1 301BR,1BA$823
Bedell TerraceStudioStudio,1BA$1,592
Glen Arms ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,695
30 Meserole StEconomy Room1BR,1BA$1,695
John Wesley Village III1-11BR,1BA$1,699

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Long Island, NY and Nearby

As of May 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Long Island area is the $1.51 price per square foot CEDAR 3 BR/2 BATH Model at Fairfield Townhouses East at Coram in the in the Central Suffolk neighborhood starting from $3,920. The second greatest value Long Island apartment is the 465 Washington Blvd Model at 465 Washington Blvd, Unit 1 starting at $4,000 with a $1.58 price per square foot in the Barnum Island neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Long Island apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Fairfield Townhouses East at CoramCEDAR 3 BR/2 BATH3BR,3BA$1.51
465 Washington Blvd, Unit 1465 Washington Blvd3BR,2BA$1.58
44 Palm St44 Palm St3BR,1BA$1.44
23 Doris Ave, Unit 123 Doris Ave3BR,1BA$1.56
Fairfield Townhouses At Babylon VillageThe Argyle2BR,1.5BA$1.96
The Reserve4 Bed 2 Bath - G4BR,2BA$1.75
MEDFORD LANDING APARTMENTS2x2 602BR,2BA$2.00
6 Quebec Dr, Unit 6 quebec6 Quebec Dr1BR,1BA$1.80
Node HarmanPrivate Room in 3 Bed Shared Apt3BR,2BA$1.66
Ventnor Flatz1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.07

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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

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 $1,699.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Long Island?

The cheapest apartment in Long Island is Ventnor Flatz which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in Long Island costs $5,077.

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 77 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 $389 which is $4,688 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.

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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

Written by: Sandy Baker

Making the decision to rent is exciting and terrifying at the same time. For many people, there are a lot of unknowns.

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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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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

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.