Cheap Apartments for Rent in Long Island City, NY from $300 (33 Rentals)

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13 Charlotte St
$1,2753 Bedroom, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

13 Charlotte St

New York, NY 11385
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2028 2nd Ave
$1,4502 Bedroom, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

2028 2nd Ave

New York, NY 10029
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349-351 Kent Ave
Studio Apartments

349-351 Kent Ave

349-351 Kent AveBrooklyn, NY 11249
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The Carolina
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Carolina

1465 Park AveNew York, NY 10029
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Riverwalk Park
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Riverwalk Park

460 Main StRoosevelt Island, NY 10044
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L @ 31st Drive
Studio Apartments

L @ 31st Drive

2336 31st DrAstoria, NY 11106
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30-07 Astoria Blvd
1 Bedroom Apartments

30-07 Astoria Blvd

30-07 Astoria BlvdAstoria, NY 11102
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1512 Dekalb Avenue
4 Bedroom Apartments

1512 Dekalb Avenue

1512 DeKalb AveBrooklyn, NY 11237
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216 E 83rd St
1 Bedroom Apartments

216 E 83rd St

216 E 83rd StNew York, NY 10028
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1630-1636 Park Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1630-1636 Park Ave

1630-1636 Park AveNew York, NY 10029
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147 E 30th St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

147 E 30th St

147 E 30th StNew York, NY 10016
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6107 Woodside Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

6107 Woodside Ave

6107 Woodside AveWoodside, NY 11377
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407 E 88th St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

407 E 88th St

407 E 88th StNew York, NY 10128
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14 St Marks Pl
Studio Apartments

14 St Marks Pl

14 St Marks PlNew York, NY 10003
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630 Concord Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

630 Concord Ave

630 Concord AveBronx, NY 10455
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Kings Henry
Studio Apartments

Kings Henry

40-30 75th StElmhurst, NY 11373
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160 East 107
1 Bedroom Apartments

160 East 107

160 E 107th StNew York, NY 10029
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1366 York Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1366 York Ave

1366 York AveNew York, NY 10021
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75-06 Woodside Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

75-06 Woodside Ave

75-06 Woodside AveFlushing, NY 11373
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Georgian Hall
Studio Apartments

Georgian Hall

8301 37th AveFlushing, NY 11372
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43-17 49th St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

43-17 49th St

43-17 49th StSunnyside, NY 11104
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3565 85th St
Studio Apartments

3565 85th St

3565 85th StJackson Heights, NY 11372
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47-19 44th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

47-19 44th St

47-19 44th StFlushing, NY 11377
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410 E 81st St
Studio Apartments

410 E 81st St

410 E 81st StNew York, NY 10028
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Long Island City, NY Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Long Island City, NY

Pricing Updated: 02/26/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Long Island City, NY area range in price from $1,525 to $23,000 with an overall median price of $6,026. The three Long Island City neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Ravenswood at $2,675, Blissville at $1,958, and Queens Bridge at $3,200. Here is today’s list of the top 8 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Long Island City Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Ravenswood$2,837$2,67537
Blissville$3,000$1,958116
Queens Bridge$6,113$3,200980
Downtown Astoria$6,558$1,5252801
LIC$7,075$1,5253129
Halletts Cove$7,213$2,2502677
Hunters Point South$7,699$2,4901983
Sunnyside$7,720$2,1002416

Cheapest Available Long Island City Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Long Island City, NY is a Studio unit found at 35-05 94th Street and 35-08 95th Street in the North Corona neighborhood priced from $1,749. La Mesa Verde in the North Corona neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,799. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Long Island City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
35-05 94th Street and 35-08 95th StreetStudioStudio,1BA$1,749
La Mesa VerdeStudioStudio,1BA$1,799
43-08 40th StreetStudioStudio,1BA$1,800
44-08 47th Avenue1 Bed1BR,1BA$2,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Long Island City, NY and Nearby

As of February 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Long Island City area is the $0.04 price per square foot Studio, 1 bath Model at 349-351 Kent Ave in the in the South Williamsburg neighborhood starting from $80. The second greatest value Long Island City apartment is the Studio / 1 Bathroom Model at 200 East 87th Street starting at $3,800 with a $2.95 price per square foot in the Upper East Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Long Island City apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
349-351 Kent AveStudio, 1 bathStudio ,1BA$0.04
200 East 87th StreetStudio / 1 BathroomStudio ,1BA$2.95
4229 66th St, Unit 24229 66th St2BR,1BA$2.67
6726 49th Ave, Unit 16726 49th Ave3BR,1BA$2.90
3118 82nd St, Unit 23118 82nd St1BR,1BA$2.40
3954 65th Pl, Unit A3954 65th Pl1BR,1BA$2.33
2445 23rd St, Unit Upstairs2445 23rd St3BR,1BA$3.22
3212 23rd St, Unit 23212 23rd St2BR,1BA$2.97
1829 26th Ave, Unit 31829 26th Ave1BR,1BA$3.21
3220 35th St, Unit 23220 35th St1BR,1BA$3.39

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Long Island City Overview

Long Island City (LIC) is an example of urban renewal and re-zoning for mixed-use residential, commercial, and light industry. Today this former manufacturing center offers nightlife, restaurants, and art museums. It's a safe and clean place to live with multi-use rentals and a suburban-like setting for families. You'll also find numerous transportation options close to any Long Island City apartments you choose.

Why live in Long Island City, NY?

LIC is a place packed with culture, plenty to do and see, and a great place to raise a family close to everything the city has to offer. Not to mention, rent is slightly more affordable than other parts of the city. There are plenty of laptop-friendly coffee shops, bars, sports fields, and dining. With an array of transportation options, you can get around without a car. And if you do drive, there are numerous routes to explore.

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Getting Around Long Island City, NY

Walk Score®

93 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

81 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

96 / 100

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World-class public transportation

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Long Island City Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Long Island City?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Long Island City is at 35-05 94th Street and 35-08 95th Street listed at $1,749.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Long Island City Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Long Island City Apartment is $1,950 at 35-05 94th Street and 35-08 95th Street.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Long Island City Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Long Island City is starting from $2,755 at 622 East 11th Street.

What is the most affordable Long Island City Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Long Island City Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 405 East 12th Street and starts from $4,300.

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