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LIC, Long Island City, NY Local Guide

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. Woodside Central has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,675. Here are the most affordable LIC apartments for rent in Long Island City, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
47-05 45th StreetStudioStudio,1BA$2,250
Woodside CentralStudioStudio,1BA$2,675
Metro ViewModel 1A1BR,1BA$2,750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in LIC, NY

As of April 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the LIC 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 LIC apartment is the 31-30 37th St Model at 31-30 37th St, Unit 5 starting at $3,195 with a $3.55 price per square foot in the Ditmars Steinway neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for LIC apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3104 31st Ave, Unit 33104 31st Ave3BR,2BA$3.12
31-30 37th St, Unit 531-30 37th St2BR,1BA$3.55
3220 35th St, Unit 23220 35th St1BR,1BA$3.56
3212 23rd St, Unit 33212 23rd St1BR,1BA$3.56
3434 10th St, Unit 23434 10th St1BR,1BA$3.57
3707 36th Ave, Unit 23707 36th Ave1BR,1BA$3.64
3156 31st St, Unit 23156 31st St1BR,1BA$4.11
4135 50th St, Unit 24135 50th St1BR,1BA$3.14
Woodside CentralStudioStudio ,1BA$4.38
6102 43rd Ave, Unit 16102 43rd Ave1BR,1BA$3.47

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Frequently Asked Questions about LIC

What type of rentals are currently available in LIC?

There are currently 1516 Apartments for Rent in LIC, NY with pricing that ranges from $1,370 to $14,500. There are also 81 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in LIC ranging from $1,950 to $7,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in LIC?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in LIC ranges from $1,950 to $7,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,621.

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

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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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As a digital nomad, you no longer call a set address or office building your home for eight hours of the day or more.

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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.