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239 East 53rd Street

317 East 150th Street

165 E 87th St

577 2nd Ave

89th Street

352 East 85th Street

3741 81st St

Sunnyside Garden Apartments

316 E 89th St
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32-72 41st St

42-25 65th Pl

1670 York Avenue

35-51 94th street

43-09 31st Ave

443 East 78th Street

348 East 92nd Street

340 East 81st Street

2335 First Ave

531 Tinton Ave
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3230 93rd St

424 East 66th Street

30 Meserole St

East 87th Street Apartments

255-257 E 61st St

Alma East and West

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314 E 106th St

318-324 E 126th St

220 East 74th Street
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1075 1st Ave

1057 First Avenue

107-109 E 88th St

3426 Steinway St

1069 1st Ave

167 East 111th Street

1427 York Ave

166 Suffolk St

50 East End Avenue

283 Devoe Street
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Bridgeview Luxury Residences

342 East 76th Street

Tower 21

Bridgeline

212-234 E 89th St

324 East 66th Street

1450 Second Avenue

The Oxford Houses

500-502 E 89th St

426 East 66th Street
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Long Island City?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Long Island City Studio Apartments | $4,060 | $1,300 | $8,000 |
| Cheap Long Island City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,956 | $1,260 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Long Island City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $6,714 | $2,400 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Long Island City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $8,725 | $3,000 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap 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.
Expert Rental Resources
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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals
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The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.

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.

First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently
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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It
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Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.