Cheap Apartments for Rent in Queens County, NY from $400 (92 Rentals)

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2 Jackson Park
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2 Jackson Park

28-02 Jackson AveLong Island City, NY 11101
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Riverwalk Park
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Riverwalk Park

460 Main StRoosevelt Island, NY 10044
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L @ 31st Drive
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

L @ 31st Drive

2336 31st DrAstoria, NY 11106
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30-07 Astoria Blvd
1 Bedroom Apartments

30-07 Astoria Blvd

30-07 Astoria BlvdAstoria, NY 11102
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Holliswood Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Holliswood Apartments

190-05 Hillside AveHollis, NY 11423
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143-28 Cherry Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

143-28 Cherry Ave

143-28 Cherry AveFlushing, NY 11355
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Crystal Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Crystal Apartments

92-41 190th StHollis, NY 11423
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Oceanview Associates
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oceanview Associates

146 Beach 24Th StFar Rockaway, NY 11691
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6107 Woodside Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

6107 Woodside Ave

6107 Woodside AveWoodside, NY 11377

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Cambridge Hall
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cambridge Hall

111-23-11125 76th RdForest Hills, NY 11375
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193-20 Jamaica Ave
Studio Apartments

193-20 Jamaica Ave

193-20 Jamaica AveHollis, NY 11423
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Kings Henry
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Kings Henry

40-30 75th StElmhurst, NY 11373
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41-19 Gleane St
1 Bedroom Apartments

41-19 Gleane St

41-19 Gleane StFlushing, NY 11373
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170-10 Cedarcroft Rd
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

170-10 Cedarcroft Rd

170-10 Cedarcroft RdJamaica, NY 11432
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The Noll & Grove
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Noll & Grove

81-09 134th StJamaica, NY 11435
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134-37 Maple Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

134-37 Maple Ave

134-37 Maple AveFlushing, NY 11355
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1 Bedroom Apartments

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36-41 168th StFlushing, NY 11358
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6615 Wetherole St
1 Bedroom Apartments

6615 Wetherole St

6615 Wetherole StFlushing, NY 11374
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164-30 Hillside Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

164-30 Hillside Ave

164-30 Hillside AveJamaica, NY 11432
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Carlton Plaza
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Carlton Plaza

66-25 103rd StForest Hills, NY 11375
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Turian House
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Turian House

14445 35th AveFlushing, NY 11354
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82-30 Hoover Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

82-30 Hoover Ave

82-30 Hoover AveJamaica, NY 11435
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Georgian Hall
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Georgian Hall

8301 37th AveFlushing, NY 11372
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Venus Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Venus Apartments

86-19 Elmhurst AveFlushing, NY 11373
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75-06 Woodside Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

75-06 Woodside Ave

75-06 Woodside AveFlushing, NY 11373
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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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3112  Lewmay
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3112 Lewmay

31-10 Lewmay RdFar Rockaway, NY 11691

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102-02 Queens Blvd
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

102-02 Queens Blvd

102-02 Queens BlvdFlushing, NY 11375
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42-43 147th St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

42-43 147th St

42-43 147th StFlushing, NY 11355
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62-65 Saunders St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

62-65 Saunders St

62-65 Saunders StRego Park, NY 11374
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3565 85th St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

3565 85th St

3565 85th StJackson Heights, NY 11372
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4310 49th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

4310 49th St

4310 49th StLong Island City, NY 11104
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68-07 Fresh Pond Rd
1 Bedroom Apartments

68-07 Fresh Pond Rd

68-07 Fresh Pond RdRidgewood, NY 11385
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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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89-10 63rd Dr
Studio Apartments

89-10 63rd Dr

89-10 63rd DrRego Park, NY 11374
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64-12 Wetherole St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

64-12 Wetherole St

64-12 Wetherole StFlushing, NY 11374
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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
91-35 195th StreetStudioStudio,1BA$1,450
Fairfield Manor At DouglastonThe Murray Hill XVIStudio,1BA$1,995
Fairfield Tudor at AuburndaleOne Bedroom Residence 7A1BR,1BA$2,125
Fairfield At Far RockawayResidence AStudio,1BA$2,195
Arverne View2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2,199
ParkHill CityStudioStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
9421 85th Rd9421 85th Rd3BR,2BA$2.87
463 Beach 68th St, Unit 4 bed 2 bath for 3 bed price463 Beach 68th St4BR,2BA$2.87
14738 Springfield Ln, Unit Lower level14738 Springfield Ln2BR,1BA$2.08
19-16 23rd Ave, Unit 219-16 23rd Ave2BR,1BA$2.64
173 Beach 96th St, Unit 2 bed 1 bath by the beach173 Beach 96th St2BR,1BA$2.73
9347 202nd St, Unit 2029347 202nd St4BR,1BA$2.82
2710 Parsons Blvd, Unit Unit12710 Parsons Blvd1BR,1BA$0.80
16814 144th Rd, Unit Floor 116814 144th Rd2BR,1BA$2.86
Arverne View2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.67
15328 80th St, Unit LL15328 80th St2BR,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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