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98-02-98103 103rd Ave, Unit 2

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2710 Parsons Blvd, Unit Unit1

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455 Jerome St, Unit #2B

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664 Pennsylvania Ave, Unit 2

Bright & Modern Living Space in a Prime NYC Location, Unit 6E

CORNELIA STREET, Unit 2B

CORNELIA STREET, Unit 2B

29 Buffalo Ave

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122 India St
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2276 Atlantic Ave

91-35 195th Street

The Carolina

2 Jackson Park

Sendero Verde - Affordable

Riverwalk Park

Crossroads Plaza: Phase II

L @ 31st Drive

Astoria Senior Citizen Residence 62+
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143-28 Cherry Ave

Fountain Seaview B2

216 E 83rd St

54 Throop Ave

1630-1636 Park Ave

Crystal Apartments

147 E 30th St
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Oceanview Associates

6107 Woodside Ave

407 E 88th St

Locust Manor Senior Citizen Residence 62+

The Hancock House

214 Macdougal Street

Common Owens (Furnished Rooms)

630 Concord Ave

James Lenox House- 55 and Over- NYC Residents

Hallets Cove Senior Citizen Residence 62+
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Dekalb Senior Citizen Residence 62+

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Cambridge Hall

550 Bainbridge Street

193-20 Jamaica Ave

Fountain Seaview B6

Wyckoff

Kings Henry

160 East 107

1366 York Ave
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Queens, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Queens?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Queens Studio Apartments | $3,853 | $1,195 | $8,000 |
| Cheap Queens 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,409 | $800 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Queens 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,400 | $1,950 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Queens 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,564 | $1,100 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Queens 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,442 | $1,879 | $10,000+ |
| Queens 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,381 | $3,800 | $9,995 |
| Queens 6 Bedroom Apartments | $12,500 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Queens, NY
Pricing Updated: 07/22/2026Current 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:
| Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockaway Point | $3,200 | $1,700 | 2 |
| Kissena Park | $3,250 | $2,850 | 3 |
| Central Queens | $4,100 | $1,200 | 208 |
| Northwestern Queens | $5,247 | $2,000 | 110 |
Cheapest Available Queens Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Queens, NY is a Studio unit found at 1154 Myrtle Ave in the Bedford Stuyvesant neighborhood priced from $40. 91-35 195th Street in the Jamaica Estates neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,450. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Queens apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1154 Myrtle Ave | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $40 |
| 91-35 195th Street | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
| The Reserve | Furnished Room in a 4 Bedroom 2 Bathroom (O3) | 4BR,2BA | $1,595 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Queens, NY
As of July 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Queens area is the $1.21 price per square foot 12817 143rd St Model at 12817 143rd St, Unit 1 Floor in the in the Rochdale neighborhood starting from $3,500. The second greatest value Queens apartment is the 804 Lafayette Ave Model at 804 Lafayette Ave starting at $2,800 with a $1.12 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12817 143rd St, Unit 1 Floor | 12817 143rd St | 3BR,2BA | $1.21 |
| 804 Lafayette Ave | 804 Lafayette Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.12 |
| 1154 Myrtle Ave | Studio, 1 bath | Studio ,1BA | $0.02 |
| 10209 221st St | 10209 221st St | 2BR,1BA | $1.61 |
| 11945 Sutphin Blvd, Unit Beautiful Walkin Basement | 11945 Sutphin Blvd | 3BR,1BA | $2.14 |
| 664 Pennsylvania Ave, Unit 2 | 664 Pennsylvania Ave | 3BR,1BA | $0.65 |
| 217 E 111th St, Unit A | 217 E 111th St | 1BR,1BA | $1.93 |
| 637 Greene Ave | 637 Greene Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| 2710 Parsons Blvd, Unit Unit1 | 2710 Parsons Blvd | 1BR,1BA | $0.80 |
| 455 Jerome St, Unit #2B | 455 Jerome St | 1BR,1BA | $0.90 |
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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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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 $1,595.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Queens?
The cheapest apartment in Queens is Fairfield Manor At Douglaston which is listed at $2,045, while the average apartment in Queens costs $3,949.
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 7 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 $439 which is $3,510 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Queens.
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