Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northwestern Queens Neighborhood of Astoria, NY from $400 (97 Rentals)

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L @ 31st Drive
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

L @ 31st Drive

2336 31st DrAstoria, NY 11106
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30-07 Astoria Blvd
1 Bedroom Apartments

30-07 Astoria Blvd

30-07 Astoria BlvdAstoria, NY 11102
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32-72 41st St
Studio Apartments

32-72 41st St

32-72 41st StAstoria, NY 11103
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43-09 31st Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

43-09 31st Ave

43-09 31st AveAstoria, NY 11103
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Alma East and West
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Alma East and West

3714 32nd StAstoria, NY 11101
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23-78 38th StAstoria, NY 11105
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3426 Steinway St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3426 Steinway St

3426 Steinway StAstoria, NY 11101
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Tower 21
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tower 21

31-64 21st StAstoria, NY 11106
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35-10 35th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

35-10 35th St

35-10 35th StAstoria, NY 11106
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31-14 28th Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

31-14 28th Ave

31-14 28th AveAstoria, NY 11102
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1 bedroom
1 Bedroom Apartments

1 bedroom

2128 31st AveAstoria, NY 11106
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32-86 33rd St
1 Bedroom Apartments

32-86 33rd St

32-86 33rd StAstoria, NY 11106
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12-15 Broadway
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

12-15 Broadway

12-15 Broadway StAstoria, NY 11106
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Astoria Tower 31
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Astoria Tower 31

31-72 31st StAstoria, NY 11106
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30-99 47th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

30-99 47th St

30-99 47th StAstoria, NY 11103

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2710 Astoria Blvd
1 Bedroom Apartments

2710 Astoria Blvd

2710 Astoria BlvdAstoria, NY 11102
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21-29 Steinway St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

21-29 Steinway St

21-29 Steinway StAstoria, NY 11105
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Bridgeview 1
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Bridgeview 1

8-15 27th AveAstoria, NY 11102
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2 Jackson Park
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2 Jackson Park

28-02 Jackson AveLong Island City, NY 11101
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6107 Woodside Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

6107 Woodside Ave

6107 Woodside AveWoodside, NY 11377
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407 E 88th St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

407 E 88th St

407 E 88th StNew York, NY 10128
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Kings Henry
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Kings Henry

40-30 75th StElmhurst, NY 11373
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43-17 49th St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

43-17 49th St

43-17 49th StSunnyside, NY 11104
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75-06 Woodside Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

75-06 Woodside Ave

75-06 Woodside AveFlushing, NY 11373
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Northwestern Queens, Astoria, NY Local Guide

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 The Icon 52 priced from $2,600. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Icon 52Unit Type H (3rd-9th Floor)Studio,1BA$2,600
41-32 53rd StreetUnit 12Studio,1BA$2,650
Woodside CentralStudioStudio,1BA$2,675
The AspenStudioStudio,1BA$2,800
27 on 27thStudio - F Line with TerraceStudio,1BA$2,886

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northwestern Queens, NY

As of June 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Northwestern Queens area is the $3.50 price per square foot 3104 31st Ave Model at 3104 31st Ave, Unit 3 in the in the Ditmars Steinway neighborhood starting from $5,595. The second greatest value Northwestern Queens apartment is the 2431 43rd St Model at 2431 43rd St, Unit 2 starting at $4,494 with a $3.21 price per square foot in the Astoria Heights neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Northwestern Queens apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3104 31st Ave, Unit 33104 31st Ave3BR,1BA$3.50
2431 43rd St, Unit 22431 43rd St3BR,1BA$3.21
19-16 23rd Ave, Unit 219-16 23rd Ave2BR,1BA$2.64
3707 36th Ave, Unit 33707 36th Ave2BR,1BA$3.78
5103 43rd Ave, Unit 3FL5103 43rd Ave2BR,1BA$3.22
2122 43rd St, Unit 32122 43rd St1BR,1BA$3.44
3212 23rd St, Unit 33212 23rd St1BR,1BA$3.74
1829 26th Ave, Unit 31829 26th Ave1BR,1BA$3.79
3434 10th St, Unit 23434 10th St1BR,1BA$3.79
2819 21st Ave, Unit 12819 21st Ave1BR,1BA$3.93

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 $2,886.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Northwestern Queens?

The cheapest apartment in Northwestern Queens is Woodside Central which is listed at $2,775, while the average apartment in Northwestern Queens costs $5,295.

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 7 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 $367 which is $4,928 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Northwestern Queens.

Expert Rental Resources

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units

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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

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