Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Queens, NY from $900 (46 Rentals)

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2190 Fulton St

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The Carolina
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Carolina

1465 Park AveNew York, NY 10029
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Riverwalk Park
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Riverwalk Park

460 Main StRoosevelt Island, NY 10044
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30-07 Astoria Blvd
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30-07 Astoria Blvd

30-07 Astoria BlvdAstoria, NY 11102
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216 E 83rd St
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216 E 83rd St

216 E 83rd StNew York, NY 10028
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54 Throop Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

54 Throop Ave

54 Throop AveBrooklyn, NY 11206

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143-28 Cherry Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

143-28 Cherry Ave

143-28 Cherry AveFlushing, NY 11355
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630 Concord Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

630 Concord Ave

630 Concord AveBronx, NY 10455
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Cambridge Hall
1 Bedroom Apartments

Cambridge Hall

111-23-11125 76th RdForest Hills, NY 11375
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1630-1636 Park Ave
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1630-1636 Park Ave

1630-1636 Park AveNew York, NY 10029
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160 East 107
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160 East 107

160 E 107th StNew York, NY 10029
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134-37 Maple Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

134-37 Maple Ave

134-37 Maple AveFlushing, NY 11355
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1366 York Ave
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1366 York Ave

1366 York AveNew York, NY 10021
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678 Sheffield AveBrooklyn, NY 11207
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41-19 Gleane St
1 Bedroom Apartments

41-19 Gleane St

41-19 Gleane StFlushing, NY 11373
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43-39 158th St
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43-39 158th St

43-39 158th StFlushing, NY 11358
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842 Bushwick Avenue
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842 Bushwick Avenue

842 Bushwick AveBrooklyn, NY 11221
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36-41 168th StFlushing, NY 11358
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3112  Lewmay
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3112 Lewmay

31-10 Lewmay RdFar Rockaway, NY 11691
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353 Linden St
1 Bedroom Apartments

353 Linden St

353 Linden StBrooklyn, NY 11237
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New York's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

Learn about New York and the best places to live with original content written by our Local Expert Joshua Carlucci

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Holliswood Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Holliswood Apartments

190-05 Hillside AveHollis, NY 11423
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4310 49th St
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4310 49th St

4310 49th StLong Island City, NY 11104
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418 East 81st Street
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418 East 81st Street

418 E 81st StNew York, NY 10028
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42-43 147th St
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42-43 147th St

42-43 147th StFlushing, NY 11355
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68-07 Fresh Pond Rd
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68-07 Fresh Pond Rd

68-07 Fresh Pond RdRidgewood, NY 11385
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Queens, NY Local Guide

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Getting Around Queens, NY

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85 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

65 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

85 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Queens Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Queens?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Queens is under $1,800.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Queens?

The cheapest apartment in Queens is 30 Meserole St which is listed at $1,695, while the average apartment in Queens costs $4,412.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Queens?

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 Queens 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 Queens?

Cheap apartments in Queens have an average cost of $2,595 which is $1,817 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Queens.

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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The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods for Renting in New York City

Written by: Joshua Carlucci

New York City is the city that never sleeps, but it’s also the city that’s often synonymous with sky-high rents and steep living costs. That said, if you’re like many of us at ApartmentHomeLiving.

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.

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The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

Written by: Bobbi Jackson

If you’re looking to relocate right now, a popular solution that may best fit your current rental needs is a short-term lease.

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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

Written by: Sandy Baker

Making the decision to rent is exciting and terrifying at the same time. For many people, there are a lot of unknowns.