
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Queens County, NY from $400 (92 Rentals)
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108-54 217th Pl

BROOKHAVEN AVENUE - ROOM RENTAL, Unit ROOM 1

111 STREET, Unit 1A

91-35 195th Street

145 145th Dr

40-38 82nd St

2 Jackson Park

Riverwalk Park

L @ 31st Drive
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Astoria Senior Citizen Residence 62+

30-07 Astoria Blvd

Holliswood Apartments

143-28 Cherry Ave

Crystal Apartments

Oceanview Associates

6107 Woodside Ave

Locust Manor Senior Citizen Residence 62+

Macedonia Senior Citizen Residence 62+

Hallets Cove Senior Citizen Residence 62+
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Cambridge Hall

193-20 Jamaica Ave

Kings Henry

41-19 Gleane St

170-10 Cedarcroft Rd

The Noll & Grove

134-37 Maple Ave

Common Gates (Furnished Rooms)

66-22 Saunders Street

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6615 Wetherole St

164-30 Hillside Ave

Carlton Plaza

Turian House

82-30 Hoover Ave

Georgian Hall

Venus Apartments

75-06 Woodside Ave

43-17 49th St

3112 Lewmay
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102-02 Queens Blvd

Common Cypress (Furnished Rooms)

42-43 147th St

62-65 Saunders St

3565 85th St

4310 49th St

68-07 Fresh Pond Rd

47-19 44th St

89-10 63rd Dr

64-12 Wetherole St
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Queens County, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Queens County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queens County Studio Apartments | $2,746 | $1,450 | $4,799 |
| Queens County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,312 | $800 | $6,331 |
| Queens County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,897 | $1,800 | $10,000+ |
| Queens County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,649 | $2,400 | $8,961 |
| Queens County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,760 | $2,600 | $4,700 |
| Queens County 5 Bedroom Apartments | $4,349 | $3,800 | $4,899 |
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Cheapest Available Queens County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Queens County, NY is a Studio unit found at 91-35 195th Street in the Jamaica Estates neighborhood priced from $1,450. Fairfield Manor At Douglaston in the Floral Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,995. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Queens County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 91-35 195th Street | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
| Fairfield Manor At Douglaston | The Murray Hill XVI | Studio,1BA | $1,995 |
| Fairfield Tudor at Auburndale | One Bedroom Residence 7A | 1BR,1BA | $2,125 |
| Fairfield At Far Rockaway | Residence A | Studio,1BA | $2,195 |
| Arverne View | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2,199 |
| ParkHill City | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,250 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Queens County, NY
As of June 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Queens County area is the $2.87 price per square foot 9421 85th Rd Model at 9421 85th Rd in the in the East New York neighborhood starting from $4,300. The second greatest value Queens County apartment is the 463 Beach 68th St Model at 463 Beach 68th St, Unit 4 bed 2 bath for 3 bed price starting at $3,500 with a $2.87 price per square foot in the Somerville neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Queens County apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9421 85th Rd | 9421 85th Rd | 3BR,2BA | $2.87 |
| 463 Beach 68th St, Unit 4 bed 2 bath for 3 bed price | 463 Beach 68th St | 4BR,2BA | $2.87 |
| 14738 Springfield Ln, Unit Lower level | 14738 Springfield Ln | 2BR,1BA | $2.08 |
| 19-16 23rd Ave, Unit 2 | 19-16 23rd Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.64 |
| 173 Beach 96th St, Unit 2 bed 1 bath by the beach | 173 Beach 96th St | 2BR,1BA | $2.73 |
| 9347 202nd St, Unit 202 | 9347 202nd St | 4BR,1BA | $2.82 |
| 2710 Parsons Blvd, Unit Unit1 | 2710 Parsons Blvd | 1BR,1BA | $0.80 |
| 16814 144th Rd, Unit Floor 1 | 16814 144th Rd | 2BR,1BA | $2.86 |
| Arverne View | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.67 |
| 15328 80th St, Unit LL | 15328 80th St | 2BR,1BA | $2.63 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Queens County Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Queens County?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Queens County is under $2,250.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Queens County?
The cheapest apartment in Queens County is Fairfield Manor At Douglaston which is listed at $2,045, while the average apartment in Queens County costs $4,349.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Queens County?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 10 regular apartments in Queens County that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Queens County?
Cheap apartments in Queens County have an average cost of $624 which is $3,725 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Queens County.
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