
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northwestern Queens Neighborhood of Astoria, NY from $400 (97 Rentals)
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Astoria Senior Citizen Residence 62+

30-07 Astoria Blvd

Hallets Cove Senior Citizen Residence 62+

32-72 41st St

43-09 31st Ave

Alma East and West

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3426 Steinway St

Tower 21
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Bridgeview Luxury Residences

19-19 24th Ave

35-10 35th St

31-14 28th Ave

22-77 Steinway St

1 bedroom

32-86 33rd St

12-15 Broadway

Astoria Tower 31

30-99 47th St
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2710 Astoria Blvd

Astoria at Hallet's Cove

31-48 Steinway St

21-29 Steinway St

Central Astoria Apartments

Bridgeview 1

Furnished room/NOT APARTMENT, Unit 2

Room in Shared 4 bed/2 bath home, Unit D

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

20-50-50 47th St
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Amazing ROOM at The Lexington House, Unit 1

Enchanting ROOM at The Lexington House, Unit 1

Contemporary ROOM at The Lexington House, Unit 1

Contemporary ROOM at The Lexington House, Unit 1

Room in Shared 3 bed/1 bath home, Unit C

Adorable ROOM at The Lexington House, Unit 2

Room in Shared 2 bed/1 bath home, Unit A

Room in Shared 2 bed/2 bath home, Unit B

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

Room in Shared 2 bed/1 bath home, Unit A
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35-35-35-75 75th St

Room in Shared 4 bed/2 bath home, Unit D

21-07 38th St

2 Jackson Park

6107 Woodside Ave

407 E 88th St

19-22-22 21st Rd

Kings Henry

43-17 49th St

75-06 Woodside Ave
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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 | $3,586 | $1,700 | $5,959 |
| Northwestern Queens 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,278 | $2,180 | $7,960 |
| Northwestern Queens 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,810 | $2,900 | $10,000+ |
| Northwestern Queens 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,666 | $3,427 | $10,000+ |
| Northwestern Queens 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,997 | $4,000 | $5,995 |
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There are currently 97 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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Icon 52 | Unit Type H (3rd-9th Floor) | Studio,1BA | $2,600 |
| 41-32 53rd Street | Unit 12 | Studio,1BA | $2,650 |
| Woodside Central | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,675 |
| The Aspen | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,800 |
| 27 on 27th | Studio - F Line with Terrace | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3104 31st Ave, Unit 3 | 3104 31st Ave | 3BR,1BA | $3.50 |
| 2431 43rd St, Unit 2 | 2431 43rd St | 3BR,1BA | $3.21 |
| 19-16 23rd Ave, Unit 2 | 19-16 23rd Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.64 |
| 3707 36th Ave, Unit 3 | 3707 36th Ave | 2BR,1BA | $3.78 |
| 5103 43rd Ave, Unit 3FL | 5103 43rd Ave | 2BR,1BA | $3.22 |
| 2122 43rd St, Unit 3 | 2122 43rd St | 1BR,1BA | $3.44 |
| 3212 23rd St, Unit 3 | 3212 23rd St | 1BR,1BA | $3.74 |
| 1829 26th Ave, Unit 3 | 1829 26th Ave | 1BR,1BA | $3.79 |
| 3434 10th St, Unit 2 | 3434 10th St | 1BR,1BA | $3.79 |
| 2819 21st Ave, Unit 1 | 2819 21st Ave | 1BR,1BA | $3.93 |
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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.
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