Cheap New Apartments for Rent in Long Island City, NY from $300 (4 Rentals)

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349-351 Kent Ave
Built in 2017Studio Apartments

349-351 Kent Ave

349-351 Kent AveBrooklyn, NY 11249
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The Carolina
Built in 2020Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Carolina

1465 Park AveNew York, NY 10029
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Riverwalk Park
Built in 2020Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Riverwalk Park

460 Main StRoosevelt Island, NY 10044

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Bike Score®

81 / 100

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Long Island City Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Long Island City?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Long Island City is under $2,250.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Long Island City?

The cheapest apartment in Long Island City is 30 Meserole St which is listed at $1,695, while the average apartment in Long Island City costs $6,987.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Long Island City?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 14 regular apartments in Long Island City that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Long Island City?

Cheap apartments in Long Island City have an average cost of $5,214 which is $1,773 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Long Island City.

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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.

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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.