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130 India St, Unit 3

Fairfield Manor At Douglaston

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5930 Menahan St, Unit Basement Apartment (Legal)

GRANT AVENUE, Unit 4C

1154 Myrtle Ave

The Carolina

2 Jackson Park

Sendero Verde - Affordable

Riverwalk Park
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Crossroads Plaza: Phase II

L @ 31st Drive

Astoria Senior Citizen Residence 62+

30-07 Astoria Blvd

1512 Dekalb Avenue

Holliswood Apartments

143-28 Cherry Ave

Fountain Seaview B2

216 E 83rd St

54 Throop Ave
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Learn the official definition (spending 30% or more of your gross income on housing) and how to calculate your exact rent-to-income ratio. This guide offers expert tips on factoring in total housing costs (including utilities and fees) and budgeting accurately to avoid unnecessary financial strain.

1630-1636 Park Ave

Crystal Apartments

147 E 30th St

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)
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630 Concord Ave

James Lenox House- 55 and Over- NYC Residents

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
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Kings Henry

41-19 Gleane St

170-10 Cedarcroft Rd

The Noll & Grove

134-37 Maple Ave

1366 York Ave

160 East 107

Common Gates (Furnished Rooms)

66-22 Saunders Street

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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 | $3,819 | $1,195 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Queens 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,287 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Queens 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,305 | $2,000 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Queens 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,435 | $1,390 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Queens 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,786 | $1,200 | $10,000+ |
| Queens 5 Bedroom Apartments | $7,466 | $3,700 | $10,000+ |
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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 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 300 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 $238 which is $3,500 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Queens.
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