Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Astoria Neighborhood of Long Island City, NY from $1,000 (19 Rentals)

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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 22-77 Steinway St priced from $1,900. 2-21 Malt Drive Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,490. Here are the most affordable Downtown Astoria apartments for rent in Long Island City, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
22-77 Steinway StStudiosStudio,1BA$1,900
2-21 Malt Drive ApartmentsLottery StudioStudio,1BA$2,490
Halletts Point10 HLP - Studio/1 BathStudio,1BA$2,761
Skylimit Tower1 Balcony1BR,1BA$2,800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Astoria, NY

As of March 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Astoria area is the $3.34 price per square foot 3104 31st Ave Model at 3104 31st Ave, Unit 3 in the in the Ditmars Steinway neighborhood starting from $5,350. 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$3.34
2431 43rd St, Unit 22431 43rd St3BR,1.5BA$3.00
2132 42nd St, Unit Room for Rent2132 42nd St1BR,1BA$1.78
3212 23rd St, Unit 23212 23rd St2BR,1BA$3.17
2383 38th St, Unit 2 bedroom Apt in Astoria2383 38th St2BR,1BA$3.29
3220 35th St, Unit 23220 35th St1BR,1BA$3.50
1829 26th Ave, Unit 31829 26th Ave1BR,1BA$3.50
3156 31st St, Unit 23156 31st St1BR,1BA$3.79
3707 36th Ave, Unit 23707 36th Ave1BR,1BA$3.64
2-21 Malt Drive ApartmentsLottery StudioStudio ,1BA$4.98

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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 $1,600 to $11,695. There are also 70 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Astoria ranging from $1,025 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 $1,025 to $6,932 with an average monthly rent of $3,229.

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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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

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

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