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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Queens, NY

Pricing Updated: 04/12/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Queens, NY area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Queens Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Rockaway Point$3,300$3,3001
Kissena Park$3,332$2,6006
Central Queens$5,500$900391
Northwestern Queens$12,725$1,370247

Cheapest Available Queens Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Queens, NY is a Studio unit found at Park Haven in the Rochdale neighborhood priced from $1,799. 94-25 57th Ave in the Bushwick neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,799. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Queens apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Park HavenStudioStudio,1BA$1,799
94-25 57th AveStudioStudio,1BA$1,799
South Grove ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,800
35-05 94th Street and 35-08 95th StreetStudioStudio,1BA$1,831

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Queens, NY

As of April 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Queens area is the $1.75 price per square foot 9024 Spritz Rd Model at 9024 Spritz Rd, Unit 2 in the in the Lindenwood neighborhood starting from $3,500. The second greatest value Queens apartment is the 148 Beech St Model at 148 Beech St, Unit 2 starting at $3,300 with a $1.83 price per square foot in the South Valley Stream neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Queens apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
9024 Spritz Rd, Unit 29024 Spritz Rd3BR,1BA$1.75
148 Beech St, Unit 2148 Beech St2BR,1BA$1.83
9022 143rd St, Unit 2nd Floor9022 143rd St2BR,1BA$1.67
637 Greene Ave, Unit 1637 Greene Ave1BR,1BA$2.00
The Reserve4 Bed 2 Bath - H4BR,2BA$1.85
3375 10th St, Unit B3375 10th St1BR,1BA$2.05
South Grove Apartments1br1BR,1BA$2.10
2132 42nd St, Unit Room for Rent2132 42nd St1BR,1BA$1.78
Node HarmanPrivate Room in 3 Bed Shared Apt3BR,2BA$1.66
11579 219th St, Unit 1L11579 219th StStudio ,1BA$2.13

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Queens Overview

The eastern tier borough of New York City, Queens represents some of the Big Apple's finest living. Offering easy access not only to Brooklyn but also much of Long Island, apartments in Queens are an ideal place to get a true feel for one of the world's most amazing big city destinations.

Why live in Queens, NY?

New York City remains one of the top locations in the entire world with good cause - the nightlife, the restaurants, the opportunities are all second-to-none. Queens offers a lifestyle that screams New York while still maintaining a communal neighborhood appeal that can sometimes in get lost in the bright lights of Manhattan or Brooklyn. Apartments in Queens also tend to be more affordable that some of the other boroughs, making it an attractive option for students, families and young working professionals.

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Walk Score®

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 $1,831.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Queens?

The cheapest apartment in Queens is Fairfield At Far Rockaway which is listed at $1,880, while the average apartment in Queens costs $6,214.

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 10 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 $1,361 which is $4,853 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Queens.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods for Renting in New York City

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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

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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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.

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

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