Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Astoria Neighborhood of Long Island City, NY from $2,600 (4 Rentals)
Downtown Astoria, Long Island City, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Astoria?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Downtown Astoria Studio Apartments | $3,542 | $1,950 | $5,307 |
Downtown Astoria 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,014 | $1,500 | $6,534 |
Downtown Astoria 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,528 | $2,600 | $10,000+ |
Downtown Astoria 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,686 | $2,900 | $8,102 |
Downtown Astoria 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,896 | $1,370 | $2,166 |
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Getting Around the Downtown Astoria Neighborhood in Long Island City, NY
Walk Score®
98 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
77 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
92 / 100
Rider’s Paradise
World-class public transportation
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
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- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Astoria Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Astoria?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Astoria is under $2,800.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Astoria?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Astoria is 94-25 57th Ave which is listed at $3,299, while the average apartment in Downtown Astoria costs $7,500.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Astoria?
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 3 regular apartments in Downtown Astoria 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 Downtown Astoria?
Cheap apartments in Downtown Astoria have an average cost of $4,600 which is $2,900 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Astoria.
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