Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Astoria Neighborhood of Long Island City, NY from $1,600 (14 Rentals)

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property at 26-05 28th St

26-05 28th St

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property at 49-02 30th Ave.

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property at 23-15 30th Ave.

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Downtown Astoria, Long Island City, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Astoria Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Astoria area of Long Island City, NY is a Studio unit found at 94-25 57th Ave priced from $1,799. The Reserve has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,860. Here are the most affordable Downtown Astoria apartments for rent in Long Island City, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
94-25 57th AveStudioStudio,1BA$1,799
The Reserve4 Bed 2 Bath - D4BR,2BA$1,860
Metro ViewModel 1A1BR,1BA$2,750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Astoria, NY

As of April 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Astoria area is the $3.12 price per square foot 3104 31st Ave Model at 3104 31st Ave, Unit 3 in the in the Ditmars Steinway neighborhood starting from $4,995. The second greatest value Downtown Astoria apartment is the 2431 43rd St Model at 2431 43rd St, Unit 2 starting at $4,199 with a $3.00 price per square foot in the Astoria Heights neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Astoria apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3104 31st Ave, Unit 33104 31st Ave3BR,2BA$3.12
2431 43rd St, Unit 22431 43rd St3BR,1.5BA$3.00
The Reserve4 Bed 2 Bath - H4BR,2BA$1.85
2132 42nd St, Unit Room for Rent2132 42nd St1BR,1BA$1.78
31-30 37th St, Unit 531-30 37th St2BR,1BA$3.55
2383 38th St, Unit 2 bedroom Apt in Astoria2383 38th St2BR,1BA$3.29
2314 38th St, Unit 32314 38th St2BR,1BA$3.29
3220 35th St, Unit 23220 35th St1BR,1BA$3.56
3212 23rd St, Unit 33212 23rd St1BR,1BA$3.56
1829 26th Ave, Unit 31829 26th Ave1BR,1BA$3.50

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Astoria

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Astoria?

There are currently 1502 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Astoria, NY with pricing that ranges from $1,370 to $14,500. There are also 75 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Astoria ranging from $1,600 to $6,932.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Astoria?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Astoria ranges from $1,600 to $6,932 with an average monthly rent of $3,543.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Downtown Astoria?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Astoria range from $1,500 to $14,500, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,150 to $6,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,200 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,370.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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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.

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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.