East Farmingdale, NY 104 Apartments for Rent

Welcome to East Farmingdale, the home to Long Island's biggest amusement park! Every summer, thousands of Long Islanders who don't want to make the trek to Six Flags Great Adventure in New Jersey come to East Farmingdale to spend the day at Adventureland.

East Farmingdale is a hamlet, or small village, located in the Suffolk County area of Long Island, New York. The town's total area is only 5.8 square miles, counting a little bit of water. It is home to 6,484 friendly people who are always happy to welcome new people to their community.

Moving to East Farmingdale

It may take a while to find an apartment for rent in East Farmingdale. To make your transition to full-time life here easier, you'll want to get your information together in advance. Start by getting your current credit report and making sure it's accurate; rental apartments are at a premium here and many landlords rely on credit scores to decide whether or not you qualify. You'll also need your pay stubs and/or your tax return to demonstrate proof of income and a reference from your previous landlords. Whether you are looking for a studio apartment, duplex for rent or a luxury apartment, come prepared.

Take several months to look for the perfect East Farmingdale apartment, especially if you have special needs or are moving with children or pets. You'll want to find an apartment that is close to schools, shopping or other places you'll need to visit, depending on your situation, as well as one that is in your price range. Apartments in East Farmingdale tend to be equivalent in price to the lowest-priced Manhattan apartments, so make sure you draw up a budget before embarking on your apartment search.

East Farmingdale Neighborhoods

While there are no neighborhoods in East Farmingdale itself, there is some difference between the areas of town.

East Farmingdale proper: This neighborhood offers the benefits of small town living such as being close to schools and shopping and being surrounded by neighbors. There are few apartments available, so apartments here tend to be pricey.

South Farmingdale: This area to the west of East Farmingdale is in Nassau County, where property values are slightly cheaper. It has a post office and public library as well as a Long Island Railroad train station. If you need to commute into the city regularly, you'll want to live here so you can take advantage of public transportation. In addition, there are new apartments being built here, making it an ideal location for renters who want lower prices while retaining all the conveniences of being near downtown shops and schools.

North of Southern State Parkway: The area just north of the Southern State Parkway is near MacArthur Airport, so expect a lot of traffic and noise from passing airplanes. However, other than these considerations, this neighborhood is similar to other parts of East Farmingdale. There are less families with children in this area because it is somewhat further from schools. However, the proximity of the Southern State Parkway is convenient for those who commute to work by car each day; you can be in the city in about 90 minutes.

Living in East Farmingdale

East Farmingdale is a busy business district despite its small size. It is located right on Route 110, one of the busiest business corridors in New York, and is home to many New York businesses. If you are driving in to work, expect commuting traffic because of Route 110.

The area sports only one college--Farmingdale State College--and one elementary, middle and high school. Many residents are able to make a good living after receiving a high school diploma, though some people do go on to college. Many students go out of the area if they want to pursue higher education.

East Farmingdale is very busy during the summer because of the Adventureland theme park located here. This is a major tourist attraction featuring rides such as roller coasters, Ferris wheels and water rides for children of all ages. There are also carnival games and a haunted house--a recorded come-on for the fun house features a tree declaring it isn't scared until it hears that there are chainsaws within the house.