Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sunnyside Neighborhood of Long Island City, NY from $1,124 (28 Rentals)

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4310 49th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

4310 49th St

4310 49th StLong Island City, NY 11104
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29-28 41st Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

29-28 41st Ave

29-28 41st AveLong Island City, NY 11101
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4305 49th St, Unit 3
$2,400
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$2,400

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4305 49th St, Unit 3

4305 49th StSunnyside, NY 11104

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4135 50th St, Unit 2
$2,500
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$2,500

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$2,500
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

4135 50th St, Unit 2

4135 50th StWoodside, NY 11377
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6107 Woodside Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

6107 Woodside Ave

6107 Woodside AveWoodside, NY 11377
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43-17 49th St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

43-17 49th St

43-17 49th StSunnyside, NY 11104
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47-19 44th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

47-19 44th St

47-19 44th StFlushing, NY 11377
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42-25 65th Pl
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

42-25 65th Pl

42-25 65th PlWoodside, NY 11377
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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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3426 Steinway St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3426 Steinway St

3426 Steinway StAstoria, NY 11101
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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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4039 48th St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4039 48th St

4039 48th StSunnyside, NY 11104
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4515 42nd St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4515 42nd St

4515 42nd StSunnyside, NY 11104
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48-16 47th St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

48-16 47th St

48-16 47th StWoodside, NY 11377
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47-01 49th St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

47-01 49th St

4556-45-16 49th StFlushing, NY 11377
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VIDA 52
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

VIDA 52

4315 52nd StWoodside, NY 11377
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43-10 48th st
2 Bedroom Apartments

43-10 48th st

43-17 48th StSunnyside, NY 11104
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4706 49th St
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

4706 49th St

4706 49th StWoodside, NY 11377
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48-05 46th St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

48-05 46th St

48-05 46th StFlushing, NY 11377
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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 41-32 53rd Street priced from $2,650. Sven has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $3,612. Here are the most affordable Sunnyside apartments for rent in Long Island City, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
41-32 53rd StreetStudioStudio,1BA$2,650
SvenStudio / 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$3,612
Alta+2 bed, 2 bath2BR,2BA$5,495

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sunnyside, NY

As of August 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sunnyside area is the $4.77 price per square foot 2 bed, 2 bath Model at Alta+ in the in the Hunters Point neighborhood starting from $5,495. The second greatest value Sunnyside apartment is the 3707 36th Ave Model at 3707 36th Ave, Unit 3 starting at $3,300 with a $3.67 price per square foot in the Ditmars Steinway neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sunnyside apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Alta+2 bed, 2 bath2BR,2BA$4.77
3707 36th Ave, Unit 33707 36th Ave2BR,1BA$3.67
4135 50th St, Unit 24135 50th St1BR,1BA$3.57
4305 49th St, Unit 34305 49th St1BR,1BA$3.43
6102 43rd Ave, Unit 16102 43rd Ave1BR,1BA$4.99
41-32 53rd StreetStudioStudio ,1BA$6.31

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 41-32 53rd Street listed at $2,650.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Sunnyside Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Sunnyside Apartment is $3,916 at Sven.

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 $5,495 at Alta+.

What is the most affordable Sunnyside Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Sunnyside Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Sven and starts from $7,246.

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