Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Astoria Neighborhood of Long Island City, NY (1,528 Rentals)
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Downtown Astoria, Long Island City, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Astoria?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Astoria Studio Apartments | $2,811 | $1,950 | $3,620 |
| Downtown Astoria 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,107 | $1,800 | $4,560 |
| Downtown Astoria 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,804 | $2,900 | $5,890 |
| Downtown Astoria 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,024 | $3,300 | $4,995 |
| Downtown Astoria 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,376 | $1,400 | $4,300 |
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There are currently 1528 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Astoria Neighborhood of Long Island City, NY.
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Astoria, Long Island City, NY
Ranked #2
Among cities in New York for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Long Island City. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places to raise kids, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!
Family-Friendly Rating
A family-friendly apartment community may be just the ticket if you have kids when you rent. Amongst all of the neighborhoods in Long Island City, this neighborhood has established a name for itself as amongst the finest communities for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly ratings are based on community features and environments that help parents and children to thrive. This includes features like parks, and access to the best-rated schools.
Luxury Living Rating
Downtown Astoria has come to be one of the best upscale submarkets in town, with a score of 3.0 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like olympic-sized pools, proximity to great shopping areas, views, access to parks, and nice home amenities like granite or quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances. Luxury communities also often offer wood-burning fireplaces, raquetball courts, and a full-time security staff or doorman.
Pet Friendly Rating
This area ranks highly for raising pets (dogs and cats), with a score of 4.0 out of 4.
Getting Around the Downtown Astoria Neighborhood in Long Island City, NY
Walk Score®
98 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
77 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
92 / 100
Rider’s Paradise
World-class public transportation
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Astoria
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Downtown Astoria Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Astoria ranges from $1,800 to $4,560 with an average monthly rent of $3,107.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Astoria cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Downtown Astoria range from $2,900 to $5,890. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,804.
How expensive are Downtown Astoria Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 202 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Downtown Astoria on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $3,300 to $4,995 - averaging $4,024 for the location.
Expert Rental Resources
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