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Long Island City, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Long Island City, NY

Pricing Updated: 09/19/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Long Island City, NY area range in price from $1,150 to $9,950 with an overall median price of $5,353. The three Long Island City neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Ravenswood at $1,340, Sunnyside at $2,395, and Halletts Cove at $2,300. 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
Ravenswood$3,825$1,3406
Sunnyside$3,850$2,3957
Halletts Cove$4,200$2,30016
Downtown Astoria$4,225$1,15044
LIC$4,800$1,33047
Blissville$6,500$3,7006
Queens Bridge$7,050$3,4008
Hunters Point South$8,375$2,8958

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 $1,595. 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 ReserveFurnished Room in a 4 Bedroom 2 Bathroom (M4)4BR,2BA$1,595
Third at BanksideSNStudio,1BA$2,100

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

As of September 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Long Island City area is the $2.08 price per square foot 3745 59th St Model at 3745 59th St, Unit 1st Flr in the in the Ditmars Steinway neighborhood starting from $5,250. The second greatest value Long Island City apartment is the 8020 Grand Central Pky Model at 8020 Grand Central Pky, Unit 1 starting at $2,500 with a $1.25 price per square foot in the Astoria Heights 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.
3745 59th St, Unit 1st Flr3745 59th St3BR,3BA$2.08
8020 Grand Central Pky, Unit 18020 Grand Central Pky2BR,1BA$1.25
2431 43rd St, Unit 22431 43rd St3BR,1.5BA$2.86
2819 21st Ave, Unit 22819 21st Ave3BR,1BA$2.54
1922 23rd Dr, Unit 1r1922 23rd Dr2BR,1BA$2.71
12 Olive St12 Olive St2BR,1BA$2.54
3250 34th St, Unit 3 floor3250 34th St2BR,1BA$2.81
6158 56th St, Unit 26158 56th St1BR,1BA$1.13
3442 84th St, Unit 3rd floor3442 84th St1BR,1BA$2.88
4305 49th St, Unit 14305 49th StStudio ,1BA$3.17

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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 16154 Apartments for Rent in Long Island City, NY with pricing that ranges from $900 to $35,410. There are also 1911 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Long Island City ranging from $1,100 to $49,000.

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 $1,100 to $49,000 with an average monthly rent of $5,379.

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 $2,600 to $35,410, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,100 to $35,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,150 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,000.

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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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For many people, obstacles can arise during the rental application process for a variety of issues.

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

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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