
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the LIC Neighborhood of Long Island City, NY from $400 (61 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the LIC area of Long Island City.


4310 49th St

34-12 29th St

31-57 44th St

36-06 30th St

3616 30th St

25-95 45th St

29-28 41st Ave

Packard Square

The Pearson Court Square
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31-25 41st St

The Davis

2614 Jackson Ave

Hayden

Bevel LIC

30-17 34th St

45-16 44th St

Huis24

34-20 32ND STREET

11-09 36th Ave, Unit 3
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6102 43rd Ave, Unit 1

36-34 11th St

48-32 59th St

L @ 31st Drive

6107 Woodside Ave

43-17 49th St

47-19 44th St

Sunnyside Garden Apartments
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32-72 41st St

43-09 31st Ave

Alma East and West

3426 Steinway St

Tower 21

4039 48th St

35-10 35th St

32-86 33rd St

4515 42nd St

Astoria Tower 31
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48-16 47th St

47-01 49th St

30-99 47th St

31-48 Steinway St

VIDA 52

Astoria Central

43-10 48th st

23-35 Broadway

4706 49th St

The Vordonia Towers
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LIC, Long Island City, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in LIC?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| LIC Studio Apartments | $3,601 | $2,850 | $4,340 |
| LIC 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,930 | $2,595 | $6,200 |
| LIC 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,515 | $2,800 | $7,470 |
| LIC 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,105 | $4,300 | $7,614 |
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There are currently 61 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the LIC Neighborhood of Long Island City, NY.
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Cheapest Available LIC Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the LIC area of Long Island City, NY is a Studio unit found at 41-32 53rd Street priced from $2,850. 27 on 27th has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $3,101. Here are the most affordable LIC apartments for rent in Long Island City, NY:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41-32 53rd Street | Unit 12 | Studio,1BA | $2,850 |
| 27 on 27th | Studio - F Line with Terrace | Studio,1BA | $3,101 |
| Eagle Lofts | Studio / 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $3,450 |
| Linc LIC | Alcove Studio / 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $3,514 |
| Sven | Studio / 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $3,576 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in LIC, NY
As of July 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the LIC area is the $4.86 price per square foot 4462 23rd St Model at 4462 23rd St, Unit 1 in the in the Hunters Point neighborhood starting from $6,800. The second greatest value LIC apartment is the 3220 35th St Model at 3220 35th St, Unit 3 starting at $3,950 with a $3.95 price per square foot in the Ditmars Steinway neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for LIC apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4462 23rd St, Unit 1 | 4462 23rd St | 3BR,4BA | $4.86 |
| 3220 35th St, Unit 3 | 3220 35th St | 2BR,1BA | $3.95 |
| 6011 44th Ave, Unit Basement | 6011 44th Ave | 1BR,1BA | $3.11 |
| 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 |
| Eagle Lofts | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $5.52 |
| 3156 31st St, Unit 2 | 3156 31st St | 1BR,1BA | $4.50 |
| Manhattan Park | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $6.67 |
| 6102 43rd Ave, Unit 1 | 6102 43rd Ave | 1BR,1BA | $4.33 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap LIC Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in LIC?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in LIC is at 41-32 53rd Street listed at $2,850.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom LIC Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom LIC Apartment is $3,944 at 27 on 27th.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom LIC Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in LIC is starting from $4,900 at The Doria.
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