Cheap Apartments for Rent in Melville, NY from $1,600 (17 Rentals)
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Wyandanch Village

6 Quebec Dr, Unit 6 quebec

166 W Hills Rd

2387 New York Ave

22 Cortelyou St E

195 W 22nd St

37 Maplewood Rd
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Melville, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Melville?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Melville Studio Apartments | $2,494 | $1,800 | $3,089 |
Melville 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,788 | $1,600 | $3,695 |
Melville 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,632 | $2,000 | $4,795 |
Melville 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,076 | $3,200 | $4,965 |
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Cheapest Available Melville Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Woodbridge at Farmingdale Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2,104 |
Fairfield East At Farmingdale | Jr. One Bedroom, One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,330 |
Fairfield Courtyard At Farmingdale | Studio Lower | Studio,1BA | $2,385 |
Fairfield Manor At Farmingdale Village | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,395 |
Fairfield Courtyard At Farmingdale | Residence H | 1BR,1BA | $2,685 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Melville, NY and Nearby
As of May 04, 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Lofts at 285 Eastern Parkway | 2 Bedroom / Call For Rent | 2BR,2BA | $3.10 |
Fairfield Knolls at Farmingdale Village | Secatogue - Two Bedroom Lower | 2BR,1BA | $3.31 |
6 Quebec Dr, Unit 6 quebec | 6 Quebec Dr | 1BR,1BA | $1.80 |
Fairfield East At Farmingdale | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.57 |
Fairfield Courtyard North At Farmingdale | The Elizabeth Lower | 2BR,1BA | $3.19 |
1 Conklin St | First Floor | 2BR,2BA | $3.80 |
Woodbridge at Farmingdale Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.50 |
Fairfield Estates At Farmingdale Village | The Prairie | 2BR,1BA | $3.89 |
Fairfield Courtyard East At Farmingdale | The Emmet | 1BR,1BA | $4.18 |
Fairfield Fieldstone At Farmingdale | 168 Fulton Street | 1BR,1BA | $4.27 |
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Getting Around Melville, NY
Walk Score®
44 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
37 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
1 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
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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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