
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Queens County, NY from $400 (96 Rentals)
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109-73 203rd St

84-13 90th St

91-35 195th Street

145 145th Dr

144-46 38th Ave

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2138 29th St, Unit Studio Apartment

119-19 Guy R Brewer Blvd

2 Jackson Park

Riverwalk Park
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L @ 31st Drive

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+
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Hallets Cove Senior Citizen Residence 62+

Cambridge Hall

193-20 Jamaica Ave

Kings Henry

134-37 Maple Ave

41-19 Gleane St

300 Burns St

The Noll & Grove

170-10 Cedarcroft Rd

Common Gates (Furnished Rooms)
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66-22 Saunders Street

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164-30 Hillside Ave

Carlton Plaza

6615 Wetherole St

Turian House

82-30 Hoover Ave

Venus Apartments

43-17 49th St

3112 Lewmay
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Georgian Hall

75-06 Woodside Ave

102-02 Queens Blvd

Common Cypress (Furnished Rooms)

47-19 44th St

89-10 63rd Dr

4310 49th St

42-43 147th St

68-07 Fresh Pond Rd

3565 85th 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 | $2,778 | $1,450 | $10,000+ |
| Queens County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,992 | $1,000 | $6,297 |
| Queens County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,645 | $1,800 | $10,000+ |
| Queens County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,408 | $1,950 | $6,300 |
| Queens County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,956 | $3,000 | $5,300 |
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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 |
| 11315 76th Rd | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,000 |
| 3208 Union St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,100 |
| 136-14-136-18 Northern Blvd | SA | Studio,1BA | $2,100 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Queens County, NY
As of March 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Queens County area is the $1.67 price per square foot 9505 165th Ave Model at 9505 165th Ave in the in the East New York neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Queens County apartment is the 8522 115th St Model at 8522 115th St, Unit Second Floor starting at $3,900 with a $2.29 price per square foot in the Forest Park 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9505 165th Ave | 9505 165th Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| 8522 115th St, Unit Second Floor | 8522 115th St | 2BR,1BA | $2.29 |
| 1142 30th Rd, Unit 1 | 1142 30th Rd | 3BR,1.5BA | $2.19 |
| 8014 95th Ave | 8014 95th Ave | 3BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| 176 Beach 97th St, Unit 3 | 176 Beach 97th St | 3BR,1BA | $1.97 |
| 10648 Ruscoe St, Unit #2 | 10648 Ruscoe St | 3BR,1BA | $2.66 |
| 3250 34th St, Unit 3 rd floor | 3250 34th St | 2BR,1BA | $2.57 |
| Arverne View | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.67 |
| 8540 102nd St, Unit 1 | 8540 102nd St | 1BR,1BA | $2.47 |
| 5062 69th St | 5062 69th St | 2BR,1BA | $2.50 |
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 $2,100.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Queens County?
The cheapest apartment in Queens County is 11315 76th Rd which is listed at $2,000, while the average apartment in Queens County costs $3,800.
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 24 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 $746 which is $3,054 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Queens County.
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