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2907 159th St

43-39 158th 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 | $2,874 | $1,275 | $10,000+ |
| Queens County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,098 | $1,550 | $8,000 |
| Queens County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,693 | $1,800 | $7,350 |
| Queens County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,413 | $2,350 | $6,446 |
| Queens County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,341 | $3,000 | $6,900 |
| Queens County 5 Bedroom Apartments | $7,000 | $7,000 | $7,000 |
| Queens County 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,500 | $7,500 | $7,500 |
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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. 43-39 158th St in the Clearview neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,550. 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 |
| 43-39 158th St | 1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,550 |
| Fairfield At Far Rockaway | Residence J | 1BR,1BA | $1,880 |
| Fairfield Manor At Douglaston | The Murray Hill XVI | Studio,1BA | $1,995 |
| 11315 76th Rd | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,000 |
| Belshire Manor I-II | Model SA | Studio,1BA | $2,075 |
| LeFrak City | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,100 |
| 151-10 35th Avenue | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $2,100 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Queens County, NY
As of December 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the Queens County area is the $2.75 price per square foot 10713 220th St Model at 10713 220th St, Unit Queens 4 Bed 2Bath in the in the North End neighborhood starting from $5,500. The second greatest value Queens County apartment is the 8640 235th Ct Model at 8640 235th Ct, Unit 2nd floor starting at $2,550 with a $1.59 price per square foot in the North End 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10713 220th St, Unit Queens 4 Bed 2Bath | 10713 220th St | 4BR,2BA | $2.75 |
| 8640 235th Ct, Unit 2nd floor | 8640 235th Ct | 2BR,1BA | $1.59 |
| 25130 57th Ave, Unit 1st Floor | 25130 57th Ave | 3BR,2BA | $1.96 |
| 4468 23rd St, Unit 2 | 4468 23rd St | 3BR,1BA | $2.56 |
| 88-07 62nd Ave | 88-07 62nd Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.67 |
| 191-10 37th Ave, Unit Relaxedsetting | 191-10 37th Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.78 |
| Arverne View | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.67 |
| 151-10 35th Avenue | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $2.65 |
| 43-39 158th St | 1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.58 |
| 11579 219th St, Unit 1L | 11579 219th St | Studio ,1BA | $2.13 |
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 43-39 158th St which is listed at $1,550, while the average apartment in Queens County costs $7,500.
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 51 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 $491 which is $7,009 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Queens County.
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