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31-19 37th Ave, Unit 5-B
$4,400
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31-19 37th Ave, Unit 5-B

31-19 37th AveLong Island City, NY 11101
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1395 Lexington Ave
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1395 Lexington Ave

1395 Lexington AveNew York, NY 10128
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Neighborhood & Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

Master your search for the perfect apartment. Location is everything. Discover how to leverage community insights, public data, and personal visits to make a fully informed decision about where to rent.

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3156 31st St, Unit 4
$5,150
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3156 31st St, Unit 4

3156 31st StAstoria, NY 11106
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6102 43rd Ave, Unit 1
$2,995
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6102 43rd Ave, Unit 1

6102 43rd AveWoodside, NY 11377
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6023 54th Pl, Unit 1R
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6023 54th Pl, Unit 1R

6023 54th PlMaspeth, NY 11378
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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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Long Island City Overview

Long Island City (LIC) is an example of urban renewal and re-zoning for mixed-use residential, commercial, and light industry. Today this former manufacturing center offers nightlife, restaurants, and art museums. It's a safe and clean place to live with multi-use rentals and a suburban-like setting for families. You'll also find numerous transportation options close to any Long Island City apartments you choose.

What is the history of Long Island City?

Long Island City has aálong history, beginning as Dutch Kills in 1642. In the 1800s, farms supplied produce to New York markets, gristmills produced grain, and the area was a central hub of the Queen's road network. In 1870, Dutch Kills became Long Island City and merged into greater New York in 1898. In 1901 the Queensboro Bridge replaced Dutch Kills buildings with open spaces and channeled traffic to Queensboro Plaza and Long Island City. Long Island City's industrial production began to decline in the mid-Twentieth Century. After that, artists began to move to Long Island City to rent studio space in former industrial spaces, and the neighborhood experienced a renewal that's continued ever since.

How is the weather in Long Island City?

It's usually at least partly cloudy all year witháseasonal weatheráfluctuations. Temperatures begin to drop in December. The end of January is the coldest part of the year, with temperatures ranging from 25░F to 38░F. It begins to warm up again at the end of March, with low temperatures at 68░F to 73░F. The hottest days are in July, with average temperatures in the 80s.

How do I get around town?

Long Island City retains its history as aátransportation hub. There are subways, buses, ferries, Citibike stations, Rail Road stations, and two major airports. With eightásubway lines, you're one stop away from Midtown Manhattan and Brooklynn. You can also hop onáthe Ferryáin Hunter Point if you're heading South or Gantry State Part if you want to visit Astoria. Plus, you canáget toáPenn Stationávia The Long Island Railroad, and the Queen' Busline hasá15 linesáto get you around in LIC.

What is the Long Island City commute like?

Long Island hasá19 highways, including the Long Island's main thoroughfare, the Long Island Expressway (LIE I-495), which joins I-95 via I-295 in Queens. Long Island is famous for its traffic. The commute can take hours. You can keep up to date on conditions viaáSigalert.á

What are the local media outlets?

For Long Island City local news, turn toáThe Patcháonline. TheálicPostáis your daily newspaper for Long Island City apartments. And if you prefer your information via radio, tune to 710 WOR, The Voice of NY, AM 970, The Answer, or FM WYNC, for talk and culture. Check outáI-Heart Radioáto find all your favorite radio stations when you live in Long Island City apartments. As for television, you'll find theámajor networksáat CBS 2, NBC 4, FOX 5, and ABC on Channel 7.

Why live in Long Island City, NY?

LIC is a place packed with culture, plenty to do and see, and a great place to raise a family close to everything the city has to offer. Not to mention, rent is slightly more affordable than other parts of the city. There are plenty of laptop-friendly coffee shops, bars, sports fields, and dining. With an array of transportation options, you can get around without a car. And if you do drive, there are numerous routes to explore.

What Long Island City landmarks should I see?

LIC is full of landmarks toáexploreáas well.áIn Gantry Plaza State Park, you'll find the Pepsi-Cola Sign, circa 1936, with vintage steel and porcelain enamel channel lettering. It became a landmark in 2016. The Museum of Modern Art, MoMA PS1, is on Jackson Avenue. And many historical buildings line the streets of the Hunters Point Historic District from 45th Avenue between 21st and 23rd Streets.á

What is there to do around Long Island City?

If you're looking foráthings to doáin LIC and you want to get some exercise and have an adventure, you can go rock climbing in the city atáThe Cliffs. They even offer classes. If you're looking for culture, there's The LIC Sculpture Center on Purves Street and Jackson Avenue, MoMA PS1, Jackson Ave, and the Noguchi Museum in Queens.

Any annual festivals or Long Island City events to know?

There areáfestivals year-roundáto enjoy, with the Annual Farmingville Street Fair in June, the 4th of July fireworks at Jones Beach, the Retro Gaming Expo in August, and the outdoor Art and Music Festival in September. Of course, there's plenty of merriment during the holidays as well with the Holiday Light Show at Jones Beach and more.

Where are the nearby vacation spots?

Being located just east of Manhattan allows for travel for vacations close by in any of the 5 buroughs. Day trips are also possible to many of the great places on the east coast.

Where is the best place to move in Long Island City?

You'll find Long Island City apartments in two main residential areasáwith plenty of space to raise a family.áTo the north, LIC merges with Astoria, where folks still sometimes refer to it as Dutch Kills. On the south-side is Hunters Point. In between are industry and commerce mixed-use areas, Queensboro Bridge ramp, and Queens Plaza.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Long Island City

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in Long Island City, NY?

As of today, August 21, 2026, there are currently 16,831 available Long Island City apartments priced from $1,260 to $37,370, with an average monthly rent of $6,052.

What Long Island City neighborhoods have the most available apartments?

There are 9 neighborhoods in the Long Island City area with available listings as of today. The three neighborhoods with the most options are Koreatown with 13,132 listings, Prospect Park with 10,370 listings, and Bushwick with 9,995 listings.

How much are Studio apartments in Long Island City?

There are currently 9,075 Studio Apartments in Long Island City with rent ranges from $1,300 to $8,000 with an average price of $4,072.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Long Island City Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Long Island City ranges from $1,260 to $18,468 with an average monthly rent of $5,060.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Long Island City cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Long Island City range from $2,062 to $29,980. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $6,674.

How expensive are Long Island City Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 1,799 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Long Island City on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $3,000 to $37,370 - averaging $8,756 for the location.

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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.