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The Noll & Grove

41-19 Gleane St

Common Gates (Furnished Rooms)

66-22 Saunders Street

E

574 East 139th Street

842 Bushwick Avenue
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6615 Wetherole St

164-30 Hillside Ave

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Betty Shabbaz

Turian House

82-30 Hoover Ave

75-06 Woodside Ave
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Georgian Hall

Venus Apartments

43-17 49th St

3112 Lewmay

225 Thomas S Boyland Street

353 Linden St

1312 Bushwick Ave

102-02 Queens Blvd
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Common Cypress (Furnished Rooms)

236-238 E 78th St

42-43 147th St

62-65 Saunders St

418 East 81st Street

3565 85th St

410 E 81st St

89-10 63rd Dr
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47-19 44th St

68-07 Fresh Pond Rd

4310 49th St
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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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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