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Queens, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Queens, NY

Pricing Updated: 04/24/2025

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
Kissena Park$3,249$2,6004
Rockaway Point$3,300$3,3001
Central Queens$5,400$900385
Northwestern Queens$7,500$1,370228

Cheapest Available Queens Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Queens, NY is a 1 Bed unit found at 30 Meserole St in the South Williamsburg neighborhood priced from $1,695. The Reserve in the Uptown neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,700. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Queens apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
30 Meserole StEconomy Room1BR,1BA$1,695
The Reserve4 Bed 2 Bath - F4BR,2BA$1,700
Park HavenStudioStudio,1BA$1,799
94-25 57th AveStudioStudio,1BA$1,799
South Grove ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,800
Fairfield At Far RockawayResidence EStudio,1BA$1,850
Maple Crest Apartments at Valley StreamOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,890

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Queens, NY

As of April 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Queens area is the $2.25 price per square foot 14707 24th Ave Model at 14707 24th Ave, Unit 1 in the in the Clearview neighborhood starting from $4,499. The second greatest value Queens apartment is the 692 Madison St Model at 692 Madison St, Unit 692-2 Madison Street starting at $2,900 with a $1.45 price per square foot in the Bedford Stuyvesant 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.
14707 24th Ave, Unit 114707 24th Ave4BR,3BA$2.25
692 Madison St, Unit 692-2 Madison Street692 Madison St2BR,1BA$1.45
1973 Gildersleeve Ave, Unit #11973 Gildersleeve Ave3BR,1BA$2.20
637 Greene Ave, Unit 1637 Greene Ave1BR,1BA$2.00
10927 Lefferts Blvd, Unit 2nd Floor10927 Lefferts Blvd3BR,1BA$2.27
The Reserve4 Bed 2 Bath - G4BR,2BA$1.76
South Grove Apartments1br1BR,1BA$2.10
185 Kingston Ave, Unit 1st floor185 Kingston Ave1BR,1BA$2.42
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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Frequently Asked Questions about Queens

What type of rentals are currently available in Queens?

There are currently 26586 Apartments for Rent in Queens, NY with pricing that ranges from $900 to $100,000. There are also 1527 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Queens ranging from $1,000 to $60,000.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Queens ranges from $1,000 to $60,000 with an average monthly rent of $8,916.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Queens?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Queens range from $975 to $100,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,700 to $21,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,200 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $960.

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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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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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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

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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

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