Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sunnyside Neighborhood of Long Island City, NY from $1,400 (15 Rentals)
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94-25 57th Ave
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Sunnyside, Long Island City, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Sunnyside?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Sunnyside Studio Apartments | $3,525 | $1,799 | $4,200 |
Sunnyside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,440 | $2,100 | $6,617 |
Sunnyside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $6,539 | $2,799 | $9,247 |
Sunnyside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $8,195 | $3,400 | $10,000+ |
Sunnyside 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,200 | $4,200 | $8,650 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 15 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Sunnyside Neighborhood of Long Island City, NY.
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Cheapest Available Sunnyside Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Sunnyside area of Long Island City, NY is a Studio unit found at 94-25 57th Ave priced from $1,799. 47-05 45th Street has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,250. Here are the most affordable Sunnyside apartments for rent in Long Island City, NY:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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94-25 57th Ave | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,799 |
47-05 45th Street | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,250 |
41-32 53rd Street | Unit 12 | Studio,1BA | $2,650 |
Woodside Central | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,675 |
Metro View | Model 1A | 1BR,1BA | $2,750 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sunnyside, NY
As of May 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Sunnyside area is the $4.60 price per square foot 1D Model at The Exo in the in the East Harlem neighborhood starting from $3,950. The second greatest value Sunnyside apartment is the One Bed, One Bath Model at LeFrak City starting at $2,810 with a $3.46 price per square foot in the LeFrak City neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sunnyside apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Exo | 1D | 2BR,1BA | $4.60 |
LeFrak City | One Bed, One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.46 |
Normandie Court | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $7.60 |
Metro View | Model 1A | 1BR,1BA | $4.40 |
Woodside Central | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $4.38 |
The Octagon | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $7.22 |
The Nash | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $7.90 |
Skylimit Tower | 1 Balcony | 1BR,1BA | $6.72 |
Tower 77 | 77 - Studio | Studio ,1BA | $7.71 |
View 34 | Studio E1A | Studio ,1BA | $8.13 |
Getting Around the Sunnyside Neighborhood in Long Island City, NY
Walk Score®
93 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
83 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
94 / 100
Rider’s Paradise
World-class public transportation
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sunnyside Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Sunnyside?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Sunnyside is at 94-25 57th Ave listed at $1,799.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Sunnyside Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Sunnyside Apartment is $2,750 at Metro View.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Sunnyside Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Sunnyside is starting from $2,799 at 94-25 57th Ave.
What is the most affordable Sunnyside Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Sunnyside Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Nash and starts from $6,500.
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