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Queens 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: July 07, 2025

There are currently 143 available 1 Bedroom apartment units in Queens, NY neighborhoods that range in price from $1,900 to $7,200. Heres is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Queens with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Northwestern Queens90$3,770$2,170
Central Queens53$2,975$1,900

Largest Available Queens 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Queens, NY is found at The Plaza 360 in the Business District neighborhood and is 1,263 square feet priced from $3,005. Fairfield Estates At Woodmere has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,040 square feet and currently listed start at $2,795. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Queens:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
The Plaza 360Residence 4171,263 Sq Ft$3,005
Fairfield Estates At WoodmereThe Woodmere Park1,040 Sq Ft$2,795
Fairfield Manor At DouglastonThe Soho XIV999 Sq Ft$2,195
Fairfield At CedarhurstOne Bedroom999 Sq Ft$2,320

Cheapest Available Queens 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of July 07, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Queens, NY is the Residence J Model starting from $1,880 at Fairfield At Far Rockaway in the JFK Airport neighborhood. The second most affordable Queens 1 Bedroom is the One Bedroom Model at Maple Crest Apartments at Valley Stream starting at $1,890 in the Central Valley Stream neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Queens is currently $4,292. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Queens:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Fairfield At Far RockawayResidence J$1,880
Maple Crest Apartments at Valley StreamOne Bedroom$1,890
South Grove Apartments1br$1,995
Fairfield Manor At DouglastonThe Midtown XV$2,045
151-10 35th Avenue1 Bed$2,100
Fairfield Tudor at AuburndaleOne Bedroom Residence 7A$2,125
Wavecrest GardensApartment 04E$2,299

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Queens Overview

The eastern tier borough of New York City, Queens represents some of the Big Apple's finest living. Offering easy access not only to Brooklyn but also much of Long Island, apartments in Queens are an ideal place to get a true feel for one of the world's most amazing big city destinations.

Why live in Queens, NY?

New York City remains one of the top locations in the entire world with good cause - the nightlife, the restaurants, the opportunities are all second-to-none. Queens offers a lifestyle that screams New York while still maintaining a communal neighborhood appeal that can sometimes in get lost in the bright lights of Manhattan or Brooklyn. Apartments in Queens also tend to be more affordable that some of the other boroughs, making it an attractive option for students, families and young working professionals.

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Getting Around Queens, NY

Walk Score®

85 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

65 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

85 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Queens Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Queens with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Queens is at Fairfield At Far Rockaway listed at $1,880.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Queens Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Queens is $4,292.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Queens Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Queens is a 1,263 square feet unit starting from $3,005 at The Plaza 360.

What is the average size for Queens 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Queens is currently 800 sq ft.

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