Elmont, NY sits at the border of Queens in Nassau County, just outside New York City. This hamlet is home to historic Belmont Park, which hosts the Belmont Stakes horse race, and the UBS Arena, where the NHL's New York Islanders play their home games. With one-bedroom apartment rents averaging $1,455 and modest annual increases of less than 1%, Elmont offers value for renters seeking a suburban setting near the city.
The new Elmont station on the Long Island Rail Road and easy access to the Cross Island Parkway and Southern State Parkway make commuting convenient. The community includes six elementary schools and Elmont Memorial High School. Located just 7 miles from John F. Kennedy International Airport and connected to Manhattan via public transportation, Elmont provides suburban living with straightforward access to employment, shopping, and entertainment throughout the New York metropolitan area.
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The average rent in Elmont, NY is $1,464.
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