
Top Rated 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Long Island City, NY (116 Rentals)


Gantry Park Landing

Gotham Point Lottery- North Tower

Vernon Tower

4540 Center Blvd

4720 Center Blvd

Watermark LIC

43-08 40th Street

Avalon Riverview South Tower

23-57 31st Dr
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Packard Square North

Alta+

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290 3rd Ave, Unit SI FL25-ID401

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345 E 94th St, Unit SI FL23-ID1677

Riverwalk Point

One Carnegie Hill

Sunnyhill Gardens

Dag Hammarskjold Towers
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Gracie Gardens

435 E 86th St

980 5th Ave

24-26 Cook St

The Morgan Lofts Condominiums

Ray Harlem

596 Driggs Ave

The Emmerson Apartments

156 37th St

53 Montrose Ave
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4316 53rd St

35-10 35th St

1592 Second Ave

87-10 37th Ave

328 East 66th Street

Williamsburg House by Outpost

Hampton Court

440 E 81st St

225 East 85th Street- 1 Month Free

155-157 E 88th St
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303 East 81st Street

Gilford

The Belmont

Third at Bankside

Normandie Court

Aalto 57

The Octagon

The Smile

Habitat

Waterside
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Long Island City?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Island City Studio Apartments | $4,078 | $1,300 | $8,000 |
| Long Island City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $5,059 | $1,260 | $10,000+ |
| Long Island City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $6,680 | $2,400 | $10,000+ |
| Long Island City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $8,658 | $3,000 | $10,000+ |
| Long Island City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,553 | $1,695 | $10,000+ |
| Long Island City 5 Bedroom Apartments | $9,995 | $6,995 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Long Island City Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Long Island City with 1 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Long Island City is at Woodside Central listed at $2,715.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Long Island City Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Long Island City is $5,059.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Long Island City Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Long Island City is a 1,000 square feet unit starting from $3,700 at 40 W 120th St.
What is the average size for Long Island City 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Long Island City is currently 767 sq ft.
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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags
Written by: Robin Stewart
Renters want to find a great apartment, the right place for them, one that checks all the boxes of location, rental cost, amenities, safety, and more.

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Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.

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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.