If you want a rental for $3,000 or less

Port Washington

3 Nesaquake Ave., Unit B

$3,000

This 2006 duplex, which includes a finished basement, features two bedrooms and 2 1⁄2 bathrooms. The open floor plan includes a living room, which has a fireplace and sliding glass doors that open to a deck in a private backyard, says listing agent Susan Higgins of Douglas Elliman Real Estate. In addition to an eat-in kitchen with granite countertops and a breakfast room, there is also a dining room. The main level also offers a powder room. The master bedroom, which has its own bathroom, is on the upper level with the additional bedroom and other full bath. The lower level, with hardwood floors, includes a rec room and laundry area. The unit, on a 44-by-100-foot property, has a front porch and a driveway with two parking spots. One- and two-year leases are available, Higgins says. The security deposit for a one-year lease is one month’s rent, she adds. Susan Higgins, Douglas Elliman Real Estate, 516-375-2219

Massapequa

66 Midlawn Dr.

$2,900

This whole-house rental includes three bedrooms and a bathroom. The ranch, which was built in 1951, offers one-level living that features an eat-in kitchen, with white cabinetry and a breakfast bar that overlooks the formal dining room and living room. Recently refinished hardwood floors are featured throughout the house, which also has a full, unfinished basement with a washer and dryer. The 59-by-99-foot property also includes an attached one-car garage and a patio in the fully fenced backyard. The lease is for one year and the security deposit is one month’s rent. Bob Hulka, Century 21 American Homes, 516-244-2022