Jericho, NY 293 Apartments for Rent

I was walkin', walkin' down the Jericho road. -_- _From "Jericho Road" by Steve Earle

Jericho is a lovely hamlet in Nassau County. This area is actually part of the town of Oyster Bay on the North Shore of Long Island. Jericho is located about 15 miles outside of the Borough of Queens along the Long Island Expressway. Jericho is well connected by the Expressway, the Jericho Turnpike and the Northern State Parkway which all pass through Jericho. Residents in this town get to enjoy quiet beauty, while only being minutes from the big city. There's nothing like having the best of both worlds!

Finding a Home in Jericho

When you are ready to search for places to rent in Jericho, you'd best have your wallet ready. Places go fast and the one with the cash down first wins. You will need first month's rent and a security deposit, which is usually another month's rent. Complexes and buildings will likely charge you an application fee as well as an amenity fee to use the pool, clubhouse and other amenities. Pets will likely cost extra. You can try to save some money by looking for apartments with paid utilities. If you find one, rejoice knowing that you just struck gold! They are pretty non-existent around here. Hey, whaddya want? This is New York!

Neighborhoods in Jericho

If a peaceful life, just minutes away from big city action sounds good to you, it's time to start your search for a neighborhood in Jericho. Jericho is bisected east-west by the Long Island Expressway, and though the town is a little light on apartment rentals, there are plenty of rental condos and options for house rentals.

Northwest: The Northwestern part of town is mostly occupied by the Jericho Quadrangle business park and the Meadow Brook Country Club, but there are condo and apartment buildings in this area.

Northeast: This section of town is heavy on the single-family residential type of rental. There is also a Whole Foods Market off of N. Broadway.

South: The residential neighborhoods south of the Northern State Parkway feature many home rentals and a couple of options for apartments. This side of town is closer to the major mall and shopping areas.

Living in Jericho

There are plenty of great restaurants in and around Jericho. But if you want to go into New York City for a show, a meal or a night out, you can get straight into the East Village or Manhattan in 45 minutes, as long as it's not rush hour.

Locally, the Cotillion and the Vintage Bar and Grill are located just off the Jericho Expressway in the northeast part of town and always gets rave reviews. Fanatico is the place to go for Italian. Of course, you have to go to Nathan's Famous hot dog restaurant. This national chain is headquartered right here in Jericho, so you know their flagship store will be the best!

Golfers will recognize the historical Meadow Brook Golf Club that takes up a good portion of the northwest part of town. This private golf club has been in existence since 1894 and moved to Jericho in the 1950s when famed course architect Dick Wilson designed the present day championship course. The club is private but once you get to know your new neighbors, maybe you can snag a tour!

Beaches are within easy reach from Jericho with Beekman Beach and Lloyd Neck Beach less than half an hour away. There is all of Oyster Bay to play in as well, including a wildlife refuge.

Commuting to the city is no big deal with plenty of major roads and the Long Island Railroad just next door in Hicksville. There may be lots of cars and lots of people on Long Island but there is also a pretty robust transportation infrastructure that gives you plenty of options for getting to wherever you need to go.

Come and find your own little piece of the Promised Land in lovely Jericho.