Cheap Apartments for Rent in Melville, NY from $1,600 (24 Rentals)

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Farmingdale Apartments
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Farmingdale Apartments

1233 Melville RdFarmingdale, NY 11735
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685 Conklin Street
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685 Conklin Street

685 Conklin StreetFarmingdale, NY 11735
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717 Conklin St
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717 Conklin St

717 Conklin StFarmingdale, NY 11735

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Cheapest Available Melville Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Melville, NY is a 2 Beds unit found at Woodbridge at Farmingdale Apartments in the Downtown Bethpage neighborhood priced from $2,104. Fairfield East At Farmingdale in the Western Suffolk neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,330. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Melville apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Woodbridge at Farmingdale Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2,104
Fairfield East At FarmingdaleJr. One Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$2,330
Fairfield Courtyard At FarmingdaleStudio LowerStudio,1BA$2,385
Fairfield Manor At Farmingdale VillageOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,395
Fairfield Courtyard At FarmingdaleResidence H1BR,1BA$2,685

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Melville, NY

As of May 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Melville area is the $3.10 price per square foot 2 Bedroom / Call For Rent Model at The Lofts at 285 Eastern Parkway in the in the Downtown Bethpage neighborhood starting from $3,500. The second greatest value Melville apartment is the Secatogue - Two Bedroom Lower Model at Fairfield Knolls at Farmingdale Village starting at $3,490 with a $3.31 price per square foot in the Downtown Bethpage neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Melville apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Lofts at 285 Eastern Parkway2 Bedroom / Call For Rent2BR,2BA$3.10
Fairfield Knolls at Farmingdale VillageSecatogue - Two Bedroom Lower2BR,1BA$3.31
6 Quebec Dr, Unit 6 quebec6 Quebec Dr1BR,1BA$1.80
Fairfield East At FarmingdaleOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.57
Fairfield Courtyard North At FarmingdaleThe Elizabeth Lower2BR,1BA$3.19
1 Conklin StFirst Floor2BR,2BA$3.80
Woodbridge at Farmingdale Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.50
Fairfield Estates At Farmingdale VillageThe Prairie2BR,1BA$3.89
Fairfield Courtyard East At FarmingdaleThe Emmet1BR,1BA$4.18
Fairfield Fieldstone At Farmingdale168 Fulton Street1BR,1BA$4.27

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37 / 100

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Minimal bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Melville Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Melville?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Melville is at Fairfield Courtyard At Farmingdale listed at $2,385.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Melville Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Melville Apartment is $2,330 at Fairfield East At Farmingdale.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Melville Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Melville is starting from $2,104 at Woodbridge at Farmingdale Apartments.

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