Cheap Apartments for Rent in the LIC Neighborhood of Long Island City, NY from $700 (37 Rentals)
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39-23 57th St

39-21 57th St

30-98-98 Crescent St

47-31 37th St

47-10 Laurel Hill Blvd

32-77-77 46th St

53-15 Roosevelt Ave
LIC, Long Island City, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in LIC?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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LIC Studio Apartments | $3,480 | $1,575 | $5,166 |
LIC 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,118 | $1,644 | $6,536 |
LIC 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,742 | $2,300 | $10,000+ |
LIC 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,604 | $2,900 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 37 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the LIC Neighborhood of Long Island City, NY.
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Cheapest Available LIC Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the LIC area of Long Island City, NY is a Studio unit found at 47-05 45th Street priced from $2,250. 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 LIC apartments for rent in Long Island City, NY:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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47-05 45th Street | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,250 |
2-21 Malt Drive Apartments | Lottery Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,490 |
Halletts Point | 10 HLP - Studio/1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $2,761 |
Skylimit Tower | 1 Balcony | 1BR,1BA | $2,800 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in LIC, NY
As of March 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the LIC 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 LIC apartment is the 2 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom Model at Linc LIC starting at $5,834 with a $5.53 price per square foot in the Hunters Point neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for LIC apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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3104 31st Ave, Unit 3 | 3104 31st Ave | 3BR,2BA | $3.34 |
Linc LIC | 2 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $5.53 |
3375 10th St, Unit B | 3375 10th St | 1BR,1BA | $2.32 |
3212 23rd St, Unit 2 | 3212 23rd St | 2BR,1BA | $3.06 |
4135 50th St, Unit 2 | 4135 50th St | 1BR,1BA | $2.98 |
Eagle Lofts | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $5.13 |
3220 35th St, Unit 2 | 3220 35th St | 1BR,1BA | $3.39 |
3707 36th Ave, Unit 2 | 3707 36th Ave | 1BR,1BA | $3.64 |
3156 31st St, Unit 2 | 3156 31st St | 1BR,1BA | $3.79 |
2-21 Malt Drive Apartments | Lottery Studio | Studio ,1BA | $4.98 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleLic, Long Island City, NY
Ranked #9
Among neighborhoods in Long Island City, NY for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Lic, Long Island City, NY
PS 150Q Sunnyside
Is 204 Oliver W Holmes
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Best Local Schools in Lic, Long Island City, NY
PS 150Q Sunnyside
Is 204 Oliver W Holmes
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Getting Around the LIC Neighborhood in Long Island City, NY
Walk Score®
94 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
82 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
99 / 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.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap LIC Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in LIC?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in LIC is at 47-05 45th Street listed at $2,250.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom LIC Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom LIC Apartment is $2,800 at Skylimit Tower.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom LIC Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in LIC is starting from $3,590 at 2-21 Malt Drive Apartments.
What is the most affordable LIC Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap LIC Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Alta+ and starts from $4,633.
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