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Amenities for 248 E Columbia St Unit 1, Hempstead
Apartment Amenities
| Natural Gas |
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| Basement | Exterior Type: Frame |
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| Architecture Style: Colonial | Four Rooms |
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About 248 E Columbia St Unit 1
Sweet deal!
This listing is 23% below the median price for 2 bedroom apartments in Hempstead.
Property Status: Active Spacious, sunny, 2-bedroom apartment on the first level. Newly renovated bathroom and kitchen with plenty of closet space. Close to shopping, transportation, entertainment, houses of worship, and schools. Office Phone: (516) 557-8855 Copyright © 2026 OneKey MLS. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How 248 E Columbia St Unit 1 compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Less expensive
- The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
- More space
- The 2-bedroom is 1258 sqft larger than other listings nearby
- Elementary school nearby
- There is an elementary school 0.1 mile away
Considerations
- Greater distance from high schools
- The nearest high school is farther than 1 mile away
Address details
| Neighborhood | Hempstead |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 11550 |
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in Hempstead
2-bedroom apartments at 248 E Columbia St Unit 1 cost about 23% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Hempstead.
Median rents as of Mar 14 2026.
Hempstead
Hempstead
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| March 2024 | $2,825 |
| April 2024 | $2,700 |
| May 2024 | $3,566 |
| June 2024 | $3,600 |
| July 2024 | $3,550 |
| August 2024 | $3,500 |
| September 2024 | $3,350 |
| October 2024 | $3,300 |
| November 2024 | $3,290 |
| December 2024 | $3,287 |
| January 2025 | $3,290 |
| February 2025 | $3,187 |
| March 2025 | $3,056 |
| April 2025 | $2,800 |
| May 2025 | $3,450 |
| June 2025 | $3,375 |
| July 2025 | $3,250 |
| August 2025 | $3,278 |
| September 2025 | $3,160 |
| October 2025 | $3,085 |
| November 2025 | $3,200 |
| December 2025 | $3,200 |
| January 2026 | $3,200 |
| February 2026 | $3,264 |
| March 2026 | $3,350 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | $3,566 |
| June 2024 | $3,600 |
| July 2024 | $3,550 |
| August 2024 | $3,500 |
| September 2024 | $3,350 |
| October 2024 | $3,300 |
| November 2024 | $3,290 |
| December 2024 | $3,287 |
| January 2025 | $3,290 |
| February 2025 | $3,187 |
| March 2025 | $3,056 |
| April 2025 | $2,800 |
| May 2025 | $3,500 |
| June 2025 | $3,375 |
| July 2025 | $3,250 |
| August 2025 | $3,278 |
| September 2025 | $3,160 |
| October 2025 | $3,085 |
| November 2025 | $3,200 |
| December 2025 | $3,200 |
| January 2026 | $3,200 |
| February 2026 | $3,264 |
| March 2026 | $3,350 |
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Bedrooms
2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Schools near 248 E Columbia St Unit 1
RHODES ACADEMY OF HUMANITIES AND THE ARTS
270 washington st
hempstead, NY, 11550
K-6Public
C-
Prospect Elementary School
265 peninsula blvd
hempstead, NY, 11550
PK, KPublic
B-
Nassau Boces
71 clinton rd
garden city, NY, 11530
K-12Public
B
P.S. 993Q
85-15 258th st
floral park, NY, 11001
K-12Public
P.S. 224Q
252-12 72nd ave
bellerose, NY, 11426
PK, K-8Public
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Getting around Hempstead near 248 E Columbia St Unit 1
Walking
9/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.
Driving
3/10
Roads are accessible, but parking may be a challenge.
Cycling
5/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.
Transit
7/10
Popular public transit options are just a short walk from this location.
Points of interest for 248 E Columbia St Unit 1, Hempstead
Groceries
9/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-minute walk
Shopping
7/10
Several shops within a few minutes’ walk
Cafes
5/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
7/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk
Primary schools
10/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk
High schools
8/10
At least one high school within a 15-minute walk
Nightlife
3/10
Some bars within walking distance
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NPS Grocers Inc
401 Fulton Ave
Associated Super Market
386 Fulton Ave
Key Food
386 Fulton Ave
Los Amigos Grocery
158 Main St
Elegant Center
370 Fulton Ave
Sneaker Terminal
172 Jackson St
Discount Fashion
280 Fulton Ave
Famous Horse Inc
45 Main St
More Fashion
37 Main St
Dunkin'
98 Main St
Dunkin'
760 Fulton Ave
Dunkin'
1000 Fulton Ave
Starbucks
1000 Fulton Ave
Kalimera Inc
230 Hilton Ave
La Verna Tavern
74 N Franklin St
McHebes
722 Fulton Ave
Ash Lounge Inc
319 Oak St
The Uptown Grille
636 Franklin Ave
Tun Tavern
605 Stewart Ave
Pada Food Corp
386 Fulton Ave
La Sevillana Bakery Inc
372 Fulton Ave
Mr Tacos Mexican Grill
58 Main St
R & E Butcher Shop, Inc
13 Main St
Einstein Bros Bagels
900 Fulton Ave
Playground Eighty LXXX
Bellerose Playground
Glen Oaks Oval
Hempstead Bench Spread
Breininger Park
Fulton Common Deli
389 Fulton Ave
Gusto Latino Bar & Restuarant
387 Fulton Ave
Camelitas
400 Fulton Ave
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400 Fulton Ave
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