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89 Beatrice Ave

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836 Windmill Ave

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392 Sherbrooke Rd

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Long Island, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Long Island, NY

Pricing Updated: 04/28/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Long Island, NY area range in price from $1,200 to $32,000 with an overall median price of $4,966. The three Long Island neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Sagamore Estates at $1,600, South Bellmore at $1,795, and South Bellmore East Bay at $2,250. 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$2,495$1,7955
South Bellmore East Bay$2,495$2,2503
St James$2,715$1,95021
Mayfair$3,155$1,95048
North Smithtown$3,155$1,78070
North Deer Park$3,200$1,60140
West Side$3,200$1,60180
Argyle Park$3,205$1,30072
Deer Run$3,205$1,99563

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
30 Meserole StEconomy Room1BR,1BA$1,695
Glen Arms ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,695
John Wesley Village III1-11BR,1BA$1,699
Webb Gardens ApartmentsL StudioStudio,1BA$1,700
Maple Crest Apartments at East RockawayOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,720

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

As of April 28, 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 44 Palm St Model at 44 Palm St starting at $3,000 with a $1.44 price per square foot in the Courthouse Commons 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
44 Palm St44 Palm St3BR,1BA$1.44
349-351 Kent AveStudio, 1 bathStudio ,1BA$0.04
Fairfield Townhouses At Babylon VillageThe Argyle2BR,1.5BA$1.94
46-15 Beach Channel Dr, Unit 146-15 Beach Channel Dr3BR,2BA$1.85
3110 Long Beach Rd, Unit 3110 Long Beach Road3110 Long Beach Rd2BR,1BA$2.08
The Reserve4 Bed 2 Bath - G4BR,2BA$1.76
76 S Bergen PlSTUDIOStudio ,1BA$2.08
Node HarmanPrivate Room in 3 Bed Shared Apt3BR,2BA$1.66
Ventnor Flatz1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.07

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Frequently Asked Questions about Long Island

What type of rentals are currently available in Long Island?

There are currently 40684 Apartments for Rent in Long Island, NY with pricing that ranges from $1,000 to $100,000. There are also 2472 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Long Island ranging from $1,250 to $100,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Long Island?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Long Island ranges from $1,250 to $100,000 with an average monthly rent of $23,638.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Long Island?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Long Island range from $1,200 to $100,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,400 to $100,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,195 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,770.

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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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

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Rise of Digital Nomads: Remote Work Tips for Apartment Renters

Written by: Brandie Parton

As a digital nomad, you no longer call a set address or office building your home for eight hours of the day or more.

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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.