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763 Park Ave

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The Carolina
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Carolina

1465 Park AveNew York, NY 10029
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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 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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1512 Dekalb Avenue
4 Bedroom Apartments

1512 Dekalb Avenue

1512 DeKalb AveBrooklyn, NY 11237
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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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Fountain Seaview B2
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fountain Seaview B2

702 Vandalia AveBrooklyn, NY 11239
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654 Jamaica Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

654 Jamaica Ave

654 Jamaica AveBrooklyn, NY 11208
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216 E 83rd St
1 Bedroom Apartments

216 E 83rd St

216 E 83rd StNew York, NY 10028
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54 Throop Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

54 Throop Ave

54 Throop AveBrooklyn, NY 11206
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1630-1636 Park Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1630-1636 Park Ave

1630-1636 Park AveNew York, NY 10029
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Crystal Apartments
Studio Apartments

Crystal Apartments

92-41 190th StHollis, NY 11423
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147 E 30th St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

147 E 30th St

147 E 30th StNew York, NY 10016
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6107 Woodside Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

6107 Woodside Ave

6107 Woodside AveWoodside, NY 11377
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407 E 88th St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

407 E 88th St

407 E 88th StNew York, NY 10128
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630 Concord Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

630 Concord Ave

630 Concord AveBronx, NY 10455
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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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Fountain Seaview B6
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Fountain Seaview B6

894 Fountain AveBrooklyn, NY 11208
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Kings Henry
Studio Apartments

Kings Henry

40-30 75th StElmhurst, NY 11373
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New York's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

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1 Bedroom Apartments

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678 Sheffield AveBrooklyn, NY 11207
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Queens, NY Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Queens, NY

Pricing Updated: 07/02/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Queens, NY area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Queens Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Rockaway Point$3,150$2,3003
Kissena Park$3,325$3,2002
Central Queens$4,200$1,150281
Northwestern Queens$5,995$1,800210

Cheapest Available Queens Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Queens, NY is a Studio unit found at 14 St Marks Pl in the Gramercy-Flatiron neighborhood priced from $1,195. South Grove Apartments in the Central Valley Stream neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,800. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Queens apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
14 St Marks PlSTUStudio,$1,195
South Grove ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,800
Fairfield At Far RockawayResidence EStudio,1BA$1,850
Yorkside Towers IStudioStudio,1BA$1,850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Queens, NY

As of July 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Queens area is the $1.55 price per square foot 13551 223rd St Model at 13551 223rd St, Unit #2 in the in the Rochdale neighborhood starting from $3,100. The second greatest value Queens apartment is the 661 Decatur St Model at 661 Decatur St, Unit 1 starting at $3,900 with a $1.95 price per square foot in the Bedford Stuyvesant neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Queens apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
13551 223rd St, Unit #213551 223rd St3BR,2BA$1.55
661 Decatur St, Unit 1661 Decatur St2BR,1BA$1.95
94 Emporia Ave, Unit 2ndfloor94 Emporia Ave3BR,1BA$1.94
664 Pennsylvania Ave, Unit 3664 Pennsylvania Ave3BR,2BA$0.73
12912 Kew Gardens Rd, Unit #312912 Kew Gardens Rd3BR,2BA$2.00
637 Greene Ave, Unit 1637 Greene Ave1BR,1BA$2.00
Shore View ApartmentsThree Bedroom / Two Bath3BR,2BA$2.04
6446 84th Pl, Unit 2nd Floor6446 84th Pl1BR,1BA$2.07
South Grove Apartments1br1BR,1BA$2.10
Node HarmanPrivate Room in 3 Bed Shared Apt3BR,2BA$1.66

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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 Cheap Queens Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Queens?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Queens is under $1,850.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Queens?

The cheapest apartment in Queens is Fairfield At Far Rockaway which is listed at $1,880, while the average apartment in Queens costs $4,167.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Queens?

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 9 regular apartments in Queens 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?

Cheap apartments in Queens have an average cost of $148 which is $4,019 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Queens.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods for Renting in New York City

Written by: Joshua Carlucci

New York City is the city that never sleeps, but it’s also the city that’s often synonymous with sky-high rents and steep living costs. That said, if you’re like many of us at ApartmentHomeLiving.

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Written by: Marie Brown

You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.