
Cheap Student Apartments for Rent near Long Island City, NY from $1,260 (13 Rentals)
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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 | $4,060 | $1,300 | $8,000 |
| Long Island City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,956 | $1,260 | $10,000+ |
| Long Island City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $6,714 | $2,400 | $10,000+ |
| Long Island City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $8,725 | $3,000 | $10,000+ |
| Long Island City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,792 | $1,595 | $10,000+ |
| Long Island City 5 Bedroom Apartments | $9,995 | $6,995 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Long Island City Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Long Island City?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Long Island City is under $2,650.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Long Island City?
The cheapest apartment in Long Island City is Woodside Central which is listed at $2,715, while the average apartment in Long Island City costs $4,534.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Long Island City?
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 43 regular apartments in Long Island City 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 Long Island City?
Cheap apartments in Long Island City have an average cost of $1,363 which is $3,171 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Long Island City.
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