Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sunnyside Neighborhood of Long Island City, NY from $1,400 (16 Rentals)
Cheap Apartments in the Sunnyside area of Long Island City.

94-25 57th Ave

53-15 Roosevelt Ave

47-10 Laurel Hill Blvd

41-14 50th Ave

41-09 41st St
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Sunnyside, Long Island City, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Sunnyside?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Sunnyside Studio Apartments | $3,443 | $1,799 | $4,200 |
Sunnyside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,281 | $2,050 | $6,669 |
Sunnyside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $6,346 | $2,799 | $9,247 |
Sunnyside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,860 | $3,795 | $10,000+ |
Sunnyside 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,495 | $6,995 | $7,995 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 16 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Sunnyside Neighborhood of Long Island City, NY.
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Cheapest Available Sunnyside Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Sunnyside area of Long Island City, NY is a Studio unit found at 94-25 57th Ave priced from $1,799. 43-08 40th Street has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,900. Here are the most affordable Sunnyside apartments for rent in Long Island City, NY:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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94-25 57th Ave | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,799 |
43-08 40th Street | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,900 |
Denizen BSHWK | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,538 |
Woodside Central | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,675 |
Metro View | Model 1A | 1BR,1BA | $2,750 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sunnyside, NY
As of May 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Sunnyside area is the $8.41 price per square foot 3 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom Model at Yorkshire Towers in the in the Upper East Side neighborhood starting from $14,500. The second greatest value Sunnyside apartment is the Three Bedroom C2B-W Model at View 34 starting at $8,427 with a $6.53 price per square foot in the Upper East Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sunnyside apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Yorkshire Towers | 3 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom | 3BR,2BA | $8.41 |
View 34 | Three Bedroom C2B-W | 3BR,2BA | $6.53 |
LeFrak City | One Bed, One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.31 |
Metro View | Model 1A | 1BR,1BA | $4.40 |
Woodside Central | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $4.38 |
The Octagon | A4 | 1BR,1BA | $6.64 |
The Nash | Studio / 1 Bathroom | Studio ,1BA | $7.90 |
Normandie Court | Studio / 1 Bathroom | Studio ,1BA | $8.33 |
Skylimit Tower | 1 Balcony | 1BR,1BA | $6.72 |
Tower 77 | 77 - Studio | Studio ,1BA | $7.71 |
Getting Around the Sunnyside Neighborhood in Long Island City, NY
Walk Score®
93 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
83 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
94 / 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 Sunnyside Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Sunnyside?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Sunnyside is under $3,400.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Sunnyside?
The cheapest apartment in Sunnyside is 94-25 57th Ave which is listed at $2,099, while the average apartment in Sunnyside costs $7,288.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Sunnyside?
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 8 regular apartments in Sunnyside 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 Sunnyside?
Cheap apartments in Sunnyside have an average cost of $239 which is $7,049 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sunnyside.
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