Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Astoria Neighborhood of Long Island City, NY from $700 (32 Rentals)

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34-12 29th St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

34-12 29th St

34-12 29th StLong Island City, NY 11106
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31-57 44th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

31-57 44th St

31-57 44th StLong Island City, NY 11103
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36-06 30th St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

36-06 30th St

36-06 30th StLong Island City, NY 11106
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3616 30th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

3616 30th St

3616 30th StLong Island City, NY 11106
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Vernon Tower
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Vernon Tower

3143 Vernon BlvdLong Island City, NY 11106
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25-95 45th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

25-95 45th St

25-95 45th StLong Island City, NY 11103
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3220 35th St
$1,995 - $2,495
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

3220 35th St

3220 35th StAstoria, NY 11106
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L @ 31st Drive
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

L @ 31st Drive

2336 31st DrAstoria, NY 11106
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30-07 Astoria Blvd
1 Bedroom Apartments

30-07 Astoria Blvd

30-07 Astoria BlvdAstoria, NY 11102
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32-72 41st St
Studio Apartments

32-72 41st St

32-72 41st StAstoria, NY 11103
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43-09 31st Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

43-09 31st Ave

43-09 31st AveAstoria, NY 11103
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28-44 38th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

28-44 38th St

28-44 38th StAstoria, NY 11103

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Alma East and West
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Alma East and West

3714 32nd StAstoria, NY 11101
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23-78 38th StAstoria, NY 11105
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3426 Steinway St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3426 Steinway St

3426 Steinway StAstoria, NY 11101
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Tower 21
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tower 21

31-64 21st StAstoria, NY 11106
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35-10 35th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

35-10 35th St

35-10 35th StAstoria, NY 11106
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31-14 28th Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

31-14 28th Ave

31-14 28th AveAstoria, NY 11102
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1 bedroom
1 Bedroom Apartments

1 bedroom

2128 31st AveAstoria, NY 11106
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12-15 Broadway
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

12-15 Broadway

12-15 Broadway StAstoria, NY 11106
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32-86 33rd St
1 Bedroom Apartments

32-86 33rd St

32-86 33rd StAstoria, NY 11106
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Astoria Tower 31
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Astoria Tower 31

31-72 31st StAstoria, NY 11106
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2710 Astoria Blvd
1 Bedroom Apartments

2710 Astoria Blvd

2710 Astoria BlvdAstoria, NY 11102
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30-99 47th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

30-99 47th St

30-99 47th StAstoria, NY 11103

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Downtown Astoria, Long Island City, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Astoria Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Exo3-13AStudio,1BA$2,875

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Astoria, NY

As of March 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Astoria area is the $3.12 price per square foot 3104 31st Ave Model at 3104 31st Ave, Unit 3 in the in the Ditmars Steinway neighborhood starting from $4,995. The second greatest value Downtown Astoria apartment is the 2431 43rd St Model at 2431 43rd St, Unit 2 starting at $3,499 with a $2.50 price per square foot in the Astoria Heights neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Astoria apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3104 31st Ave, Unit 33104 31st Ave3BR,2BA$3.12
2431 43rd St, Unit 22431 43rd St3BR,1.5BA$2.50
2718 Newtown Ave, Unit 12718 Newtown Ave2BR,1BA$2.92
3250 34th St, Unit 3 rd floor3250 34th St2BR,1BA$2.57
809 Astoria Blvd, Unit 2809 Astoria Blvd3BR,1BA$2.70
2314 38th St, Unit #22314 38th St2BR,1BA$3.41
2249 37th St, Unit 2A2249 37th St1BR,1BA$3.35
2122 43rd St, Unit 32122 43rd St1BR,1BA$3.38
3212 23rd St, Unit 33212 23rd St1BR,1BA$3.44
3220 35th St3220 35th St1BR,1BA$3.56

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Astoria Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Astoria Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Astoria Apartment is $2,900 at 2575 22nd St.

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 $3,200 at 31-44 35th Street.

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