
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northwestern Queens Neighborhood of Astoria, NY from $400 (145 Rentals)
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2314 38th St

L @ 31st Drive

Astoria Senior Citizen Residence 62+

30-07 Astoria Blvd

Hallets Cove Senior Citizen Residence 62+

32-72 41st St

43-09 31st Ave

A

Alma East and West
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3426 Steinway St

Tower 21

Bridgeview Luxury Residences

35-10 35th St

31-14 28th Ave

22-77 Steinway St

1 bedroom

32-86 33rd St

12-15 Broadway

Astoria Tower 31
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2710 Astoria Blvd

30-99 47th St

Astoria at Hallet's Cove

31-48 Steinway St

21-29 Steinway St

Central Astoria Apartments

Bridgeview 1

Astoria Central

23-35 Broadway

31-10 23rd St
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The Vordonia Towers

31-76 37th St

Fairfield Riverpark at Astoria

32-77 34th St

26-09 24th Ave

23-15 Astoria Blvd

11-05 30th Road

Furnished room/NOT APARTMENT, Unit 2

Room in Shared 4 bed/2 bath home in Astoria, Unit C

Room in Shared 3 bed/1 bath home in Upper East Side, Unit B
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40-36-4077 77th St

Room in Shared 4 bed/2 bath home in Upper East Side, Unit B

Room in Shared 4 bed/2 bath home in Upper East Side, Unit B

Room in Shared 4 bed/2 bath home in Upper East Side, Unit C

Adorable ROOM at The Lexington House, Unit 1

Enchanting ROOM at The Lexington House, Unit 1

Amazing ROOM at The Lexington House, Unit 1

Contemporary ROOM at The Lexington House, Unit 1

Contemporary ROOM at The Lexington House, Unit 1

Amazing ROOM at The Lexington House, Unit 1
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Northwestern Queens, Astoria, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Northwestern Queens?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern Queens Studio Apartments | $3,448 | $1,500 | $5,526 |
| Northwestern Queens 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,948 | $2,250 | $6,420 |
| Northwestern Queens 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,091 | $2,600 | $8,500 |
| Northwestern Queens 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,715 | $3,000 | $10,000+ |
| Northwestern Queens 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,047 | $4,000 | $5,995 |
| Northwestern Queens 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,750 | $6,750 | $6,750 |
| Northwestern Queens 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,750 | $7,750 | $7,750 |
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There are currently 145 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Northwestern Queens Neighborhood of Astoria, NY.
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Cheapest Available Northwestern Queens Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Northwestern Queens area of Astoria, NY is a Studio unit found at Woodside Central priced from $2,430. 41-32 53rd Street has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,650. Here are the most affordable Northwestern Queens apartments for rent in Astoria, NY:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodside Central | Studio | Studio, 1BA | $2,430 |
| 41-32 53rd Street | Studio | Studio, 1BA | $2,650 |
| Tower 28 | 5-45 G | Studio, 1BA | $2,812 |
| The Aspen | Studio | Studio, 1BA | $2,900 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northwestern Queens, NY
As of September 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Northwestern Queens area is the $2.75 price per square foot 3156 31st St Model at 3156 31st St, Unit 4 in the Ditmars Steinway neighborhood starting from $5,500. The second greatest value Northwestern Queens apartment is the 2431 43rd St Model at 2431 43rd St, Unit 2 in the Astoria Heights neighborhood starting at $4,495 with a $3.21 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Northwestern Queens apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3156 31st St, Unit 4 | 3156 31st St | 3BR, 2BA | $2.75 |
| 2431 43rd St, Unit 2 | 2431 43rd St | 3BR, 1BA | $3.21 |
| 31-48 48th St, Unit 3 | 31-48 48th St | 3BR, 1.5BA | $3.54 |
| 3707 36th Ave, Unit 3 | 3707 36th Ave | 2BR, 1BA | $3.67 |
| 2136 47th St, Unit 2 | 2136 47th St | 2BR, 1BA | $3.67 |
| 4305 49th St, Unit 2 | 4305 49th St | 2BR, 1BA | $3.50 |
| 4135 50th St, Unit 2 | 4135 50th St | 1BR, 1BA | $3.71 |
| 3212 23rd St, Unit 3 | 3212 23rd St | 1BR, 1BA | $3.82 |
| 1829 26th Ave, Unit 3 | 1829 26th Ave | 1BR, 1BA | $3.82 |
| 2116 24th St, Unit 3rd FL | 2116 24th St | 1BR, 1BA | $3.69 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Northwestern Queens Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Northwestern Queens?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Northwestern Queens is under $2,900.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Northwestern Queens?
The cheapest apartment in Northwestern Queens is Woodside Central which is listed at $2,715, while the average apartment in Northwestern Queens costs $4,057.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Northwestern 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 11 regular apartments in Northwestern 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 Northwestern Queens?
Cheap apartments in Northwestern Queens have an average cost of $360 which is $3,697 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Northwestern Queens.
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