1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Queens, NY Under $3,000 (759 Rentals)

46-9 69th St

35-06-35169 169th St

33-04 214th Pl

2 Bay Club Dr

43-36 42nd St

194-08 116th Ave

45-25 163rd St

82-80 161st St
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20-52 32nd St

81-59 Commonwealth Blvd

82-71 160th St

83-36 Beverly Rd

72-19 Forest Ave

90- 35 195th Pl

52-25 Van Dam St

171-15-171-84 84th Rd

6841 Clyde St

141-19 Union Tpke
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22-56-56 Steinway St

88-04 69th Rd

42-05 48th Ave

40-30-40247 247th St

45-48-48 47th St

2334 28th Ave

36-20 168th St

55-12-55102 102nd St

42-33 78th St

35-36-36 31st St
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45-07 Ditmars Blvd

35-1 191st St

43-60-60 Douglaston Pkwy

166-40 17th Ave

67-47 Alderton St

47-06 45th St

191-11 Jamaica Ave

81-10 37th Ave

103-07 Metropolitan Ave

67 182nd St
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242-16 Pine St

78-35-78-74 74th St

53-31 Woodside Ave

43-45-45 Parsons Blvd

20-52-52 32nd St

105-24 64th Rd

4436 Douglaston Pkwy

261-10 86th Ave

75-20 263rd St

4609 69th St
Queens, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Queens?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Queens Studio Apartments | $4,185 | $1,000 | $10,000+ |
Queens 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,923 | $900 | $10,000+ |
Queens 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,787 | $1,550 | $10,000+ |
Queens 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,840 | $1,200 | $10,000+ |
Queens 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,930 | $1,060 | $10,000+ |
Queens 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,355 | $1,075 | $10,000+ |
Queens 6 Bedroom Apartments | $3,216 | $1,030 | $9,450 |
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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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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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 30 Meserole St listed at $1,695.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Queens Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Queens is $3,923.
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 748 sq ft.
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