
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Queens County, NY from $400 (93 Rentals)
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47-26 98th Pl

84-13 90th St

91-35 195th Street

83-14 Homelawn St

2 Jackson Park

Riverwalk Park

L @ 31st Drive

Astoria Senior Citizen Residence 62+

30-07 Astoria Blvd
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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+

Cambridge Hall

193-20 Jamaica Ave
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Kings Henry

134-37 Maple Ave

41-19 Gleane St

300 Burns St

The Noll & Grove

170-10 Cedarcroft Rd

Common Gates (Furnished Rooms)

66-22 Saunders Street

E

164-30 Hillside Ave
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Carlton Plaza

6615 Wetherole St

Turian House

82-30 Hoover Ave

Venus Apartments

43-17 49th St

3112 Lewmay

Georgian Hall

75-06 Woodside Ave

102-02 Queens Blvd
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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

62-65 Saunders St

64-12 Wetherole St

88-09 148th 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 | $2,944 | $1,400 | $10,000+ |
| Queens County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,160 | $1,100 | $8,000 |
| Queens County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,657 | $2,150 | $10,000+ |
| Queens County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,450 | $2,421 | $8,200 |
| Queens County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,851 | $3,000 | $5,300 |
| Queens County 5 Bedroom Apartments | $4,483 | $3,950 | $5,500 |
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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 $1,400. Yorkside Towers I in the Pomonok neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,750. 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 | $1,400 |
| Yorkside Towers I | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,750 |
| 1910 Parsons Blvd | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,950 |
| Fairfield Manor At Douglaston | The Murray Hill XVI | Studio,1BA | $1,995 |
| Fairfield At Far Rockaway | Residence A | Studio,1BA | $1,995 |
| 11315 76th Rd | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,000 |
| Yorkside Towers II | Model 1A | 1BR,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 February 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Queens County area is the $2.13 price per square foot 176 Beach 97th St Model at 176 Beach 97th St, Unit steps to the ocean in the in the Seaside neighborhood starting from $3,200. The second greatest value Queens County apartment is the 2431 43rd St Model at 2431 43rd St, Unit 2 starting at $3,499 with a $2.50 price per square foot in the Astoria Heights 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 176 Beach 97th St, Unit steps to the ocean | 176 Beach 97th St | 3BR,1BA | $2.13 |
| 2431 43rd St, Unit 2 | 2431 43rd St | 3BR,1.5BA | $2.50 |
| Q-East | 2 BR, 2 Baths | 2BR,2BA | $2.73 |
| 8829 Lyman St, Unit 1FL | 8829 Lyman St | 2BR,1BA | $2.50 |
| 6140 56th Dr, Unit 61-40 56th Drive | 6140 56th Dr | 2BR,1BA | $2.40 |
| 809 Astoria Blvd, Unit 2 | 809 Astoria Blvd | 3BR,1BA | $2.70 |
| 13828 250th St, Unit 1fl | 13828 250th St | 2BR,1BA | $2.50 |
| 4830 91st Pl, Unit 3 | 4830 91st Pl | 1BR,1BA | $2.67 |
| 191-10 37th Ave, Unit Relaxedsetting | 191-10 37th Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.44 |
| Arverne View | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.67 |
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 $4,000.
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 54 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 $421 which is $3,579 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Queens County.
Expert Rental Resources
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