
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Astoria Neighborhood of Long Island City, NY from $700 (71 Rentals)
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31-57 44th St

36-06 30th St

3616 30th St

Vernon Tower

25-95 45th St

Ely Court

31-25 41st St

Welling Ct.

Renaissance
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27-18 Hoyt Ave S

Astoria Point

The Nordic

30-17 34th St

34-20 32ND STREET

21-80 38th Street

Furnished room/NOT APARTMENT, Unit 2

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2732 12th St, Unit 3FL

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1827 25th Rd, Unit #1

43-12 23rd Ave
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2537 14th Pl, Unit 2R

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1829 26th Ave, Unit 3

1454 31st Ave, Unit 2B

32nd Street, Unit 14

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3212 23rd St, Unit 3

2-Bedroom 1-Bathroom in an amazing Astoria Location, Unit 3R

23-17 38th St

31-57 31st Street, Unit 602

49 STREET, Unit 2
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L @ 31st Drive

Astoria Senior Citizen Residence 62+

30-07 Astoria Blvd

Hallets Cove Senior Citizen Residence 62+

32-72 41st St

43-09 31st Ave

Alma East and West

A

Bridgeview Luxury Residences

3426 Steinway St
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Tower 21

35-10 35th St

31-14 28th Ave

25-47 23rd St

22-77 Steinway St

1 bedroom

32-86 33rd St

12-15 Broadway

Astoria Tower 31

2710 Astoria Blvd
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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 | $3,481 | $3,043 | $4,269 |
| Downtown Astoria 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,581 | $2,100 | $4,595 |
| Downtown Astoria 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,164 | $2,000 | $7,400 |
| Downtown Astoria 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,349 | $3,600 | $4,999 |
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There are currently 71 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Astoria Neighborhood of Long Island City, NY.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Astoria Apartments for Rent
 | Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Astoria Cove | Studio | Studio,1BA | $3,252 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Astoria, NY
As of July 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Astoria area is the $3.95 price per square foot 3220 35th St Model at 3220 35th St, Unit 3 in the in the Ditmars Steinway neighborhood starting from $3,950. The second greatest value Downtown Astoria apartment is the 3707 36th Ave Model at 3707 36th Ave, Unit 3 starting at $3,995 with a $4.44 price per square foot in the Ditmars Steinway neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Astoria apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3220 35th St, Unit 3 | 3220 35th St | 2BR,1BA | $3.95 |
| 3707 36th Ave, Unit 3 | 3707 36th Ave | 2BR,1BA | $4.44 |
| 3104 31st Ave, Unit 4 | 3104 31st Ave | 2BR,2BA | $5.22 |
| 3212 23rd St, Unit 3 | 3212 23rd St | 1BR,1BA | $3.74 |
| 1829 26th Ave, Unit 3 | 1829 26th Ave | 1BR,1BA | $3.79 |
| 3156 31st St, Unit 2 | 3156 31st St | 1BR,1BA | $4.50 |
| Astoria Cove | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $6.44 |
| 2537 14th Pl, Unit 2R | 2537 14th Pl | 1BR,1BA | $6.86 |
| 2732 12th St, Unit 3FL | 2732 12th St | 2BR,1BA | $15.15 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Astoria Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown Astoria?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown Astoria is at Astoria Cove listed at $3,252.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Astoria Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Astoria Apartment is $3,710 at Astoria Cove.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Astoria Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Astoria is starting from $4,100 at Astoria Cove.
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