
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Long Island, NY from $300 (135 Rentals)
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243-51 Mayda Rd

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11579 219th St, Unit 1L

85 Park Ave

135 Split Cedar Dr

28-14 Brookhaven Ave

260 Broadway

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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 | $3,112 | $1,275 | $10,000+ |
Long Island 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,237 | $900 | $10,000+ |
Long Island 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,767 | $1,655 | $10,000+ |
Long Island 3 Bedroom Apartments | $19,650 | $1,200 | $10,000+ |
Long Island 4 Bedroom Apartments | $39,128 | $1,895 | $10,000+ |
Long Island 5 Bedroom Apartments | $50,189 | $3,600 | $10,000+ |
Long Island 6 Bedroom Apartments | $55,533 | $5,000 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Long Island, NY
Pricing Updated: 05/03/2025Current 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:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Sagamore Estates | $1,600 | $1,600 | 1 |
South Bellmore East Bay | $2,372 | $2,200 | 4 |
North Bay Shore | $2,960 | $2,200 | 3 |
Mayfair | $3,160 | $1,950 | 48 |
North Deer Park | $3,200 | $1,558 | 40 |
West Side | $3,200 | $1,558 | 84 |
Deer Run | $3,205 | $1,995 | 63 |
Islip Terrace | $3,205 | $1,850 | 37 |
Baywood | $3,270 | $1,558 | 28 |
VIllage Hill | $3,270 | $1,780 | 76 |
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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Ventnor Flatz | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
MEDFORD LANDING APARTMENTS | 1x1 30 | 1BR,1BA | $823 |
Bedell Terrace | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,592 |
Glen Arms Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,695 |
30 Meserole St | Economy Room | 1BR,1BA | $1,695 |
John Wesley Village III | 1-1 | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Fairfield Townhouses East at Coram | CEDAR 3 BR/2 BATH | 3BR,3BA | $1.51 |
465 Washington Blvd, Unit 1 | 465 Washington Blvd | 3BR,2BA | $1.58 |
44 Palm St | 44 Palm St | 3BR,1BA | $1.44 |
23 Doris Ave, Unit 1 | 23 Doris Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.56 |
Fairfield Townhouses At Babylon Village | The Argyle | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.96 |
The Reserve | 4 Bed 2 Bath - G | 4BR,2BA | $1.75 |
MEDFORD LANDING APARTMENTS | 2x2 60 | 2BR,2BA | $2.00 |
6 Quebec Dr, Unit 6 quebec | 6 Quebec Dr | 1BR,1BA | $1.80 |
Node Harman | Private Room in 3 Bed Shared Apt | 3BR,2BA | $1.66 |
Ventnor Flatz | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath | 1BR,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
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 $1,699.
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.
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