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Long Island City, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Long Island City, NY

Pricing Updated: 08/04/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Long Island City, NY area range in price from $1,249 to $26,257 with an overall median price of $5,803. The three Long Island City neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Sunnyside at $1,999, Downtown Astoria at $1,249, and Ravenswood at $1,249. Here is today’s list of the top 8 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Long Island City Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Sunnyside$3,100$1,9993
Downtown Astoria$3,799$1,24949
Ravenswood$4,825$1,2498
Halletts Cove$5,207$2,24951
LIC$5,495$1,24961
Queens Bridge$7,205$3,15021
Blissville$8,000$3,4003
Hunters Point South$8,800$1,900288

Cheapest Available Long Island City Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Long Island City, NY is a Studio unit found at 14 St Marks Pl in the Gramercy-Flatiron neighborhood priced from $1,200. The Reserve in the Uptown neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,855. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Long Island City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
14 St Marks PlSTUStudio,$1,200
The Reserve4 Bed 2 Bath - B4BR,2BA$1,855
224 E 59th StFurnished Room2BR,1BA$2,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Long Island City, NY and Nearby

As of August 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Long Island City area is the $2.14 price per square foot 2607 9th St Model at 2607 9th St, Unit Mahmuda Rahman in the in the Yorkville neighborhood starting from $4,500. The second greatest value Long Island City apartment is the 2607 9th St Model at 2607 9th St, Unit 2nd Floor starting at $4,500 with a $2.25 price per square foot in the Yorkville neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Long Island City apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2607 9th St, Unit Mahmuda Rahman2607 9th St3BR,2BA$2.14
2607 9th St, Unit 2nd Floor2607 9th St4BR,1.5BA$2.25
3038 71st St, Unit 3rd Floor3038 71st St2BR,1BA$1.50
2431 43rd St, Unit 22431 43rd St3BR,1.5BA$2.86
2519 Curtis St, Unit 22519 Curtis St3BR,1BA$2.15
2548 14th Pl, Unit 22548 14th Pl4BR,2BA$3.04
The Reserve4 Bed 2 Bath - H4BR,2BA$1.85
6102 43rd Ave, Unit 16102 43rd Ave2BR,1BA$2.94
6158 56th St, Unit 26158 56th St2BR,1BA$2.50
122 India St, Unit 3c122 India St1BR,1BA$3.10

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Frequently Asked Questions about Long Island City

What type of rentals are currently available in Long Island City?

There are currently 16094 Apartments for Rent in Long Island City, NY with pricing that ranges from $1,200 to $35,330. There are also 1941 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Long Island City ranging from $1,200 to $100,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Long Island City?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Long Island City ranges from $1,200 to $100,000 with an average monthly rent of $7,165.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Long Island City?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Long Island City range from $1,300 to $35,330, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,200 to $100,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,225 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,249.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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The Ultimate Long-Distance Moving Checklist: Tips from a Real Estate Pro

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Written by: Marie Brown

You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.