
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Queens, NY from $300 (88 Rentals)
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BROOKHAVEN AVENUE - ROOM RENTAL, Unit ROOM 1

84-13 90th St, Unit FL2

54-01 69th St

444 Halsey St, Unit 3

248 Lawrence Ave

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664 Pennsylvania Ave, Unit 3, Unit 3

29 Buffalo Ave

444 Halsey St

140 Van Siclen Ave
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91-35 195th Street

179 Hart St, Unit Unit1

1154 Myrtle Ave

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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30-07 Astoria Blvd

1512 Dekalb Avenue

Holliswood Apartments

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+

14 St Marks Pl

The Hancock House

214 Macdougal Street

Common Owens (Furnished Rooms)

630 Concord Ave

James Lenox House- 55 and Over- NYC Residents
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Hallets Cove Senior Citizen Residence 62+

Dekalb Senior Citizen Residence 62+

Macedonia Senior Citizen Residence 62+

Cambridge Hall

550 Bainbridge Street

193-20 Jamaica Ave

Fountain Seaview B6

Wyckoff

Kings Henry

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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 | $3,931 | $1,000 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Queens 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,544 | $1,000 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Queens 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,457 | $1,850 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Queens 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,542 | $1,150 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Queens 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,464 | $1,606 | $10,000+ |
| Queens 5 Bedroom Apartments | $12,029 | $5,199 | $10,000+ |
| Queens 6 Bedroom Apartments | $10,475 | $9,450 | $10,000+ |
| Queens 7 Bedroom Apartments | $11,000 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Queens, NY
Pricing Updated: 04/23/2026Current 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kissena Park | $3,200 | $1,900 | 2 |
| Rockaway Point | $3,500 | $3,500 | 1 |
| Central Queens | $5,199 | $1,100 | 236 |
| Northwestern Queens | $11,500 | $1,700 | 128 |
Cheapest Available Queens Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Queens, NY is a Studio unit found at 140 Van Siclen Ave in the East New York neighborhood priced from $1,400. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 140 Van Siclen Ave | 0 | Studio,1BA | $1,400 |
| 91-35 195th Street | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
| The Reserve | Furnished Room in a 4 Bedroom 2 Bathroom (M3) | 4BR,2BA | $1,595 |
| Brownsville Gardens | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,741 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Queens, NY
As of April 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Queens area is the $0.38 price per square foot Units2 Model at DO NOT ACTIVATE in the in the Greenpoint neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value Queens apartment is the 25016 41st Rd Model at 25016 41st Rd, Unit Apt. 1 starting at $4,800 with a $1.81 price per square foot in the Saddle Rock Estates 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| DO NOT ACTIVATE | Units2 | 1BR,1BA | $0.38 |
| 25016 41st Rd, Unit Apt. 1 | 25016 41st Rd | 3BR,2BA | $1.81 |
| 14410 20th Ave, Unit 1 | 14410 20th Ave | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.75 |
| 6951 Almeda Ave, Unit 2 | 6951 Almeda Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.89 |
| 8522 115th St, Unit Second Floor | 8522 115th St | 2BR,1BA | $2.06 |
| 1893 Pacific St, Unit 2 | 1893 Pacific St | 1BR,1BA | $1.94 |
| 637 Greene Ave | 637 Greene Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| 664 Pennsylvania Ave, Unit 3 | 664 Pennsylvania Ave | 3BR,2BA | $0.77 |
| 176 Beach 97th St, Unit 3 | 176 Beach 97th St | 3BR,1BA | $2.07 |
| South Grove Apartments | 1br | 1BR,1BA | $2.11 |
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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 $1,741.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Queens?
The cheapest apartment in Queens is South Grove Apartments which is listed at $2,000, while the average apartment in Queens costs $5,849.
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 14 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 $306 which is $5,543 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Queens.
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