Cheap Apartments for Rent in Queens, NY from $300 (91 Rentals)
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31-16 36th Ave

89-17-89170 170th St

94-19 40th Rd

The Astra - Income Restricted

1815 Putnam Ave
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907 Jefferson Ave

2520 Beach Channel Dr, Unit 2520

951 Madison St

892 Myrtle Ave

2254 2nd Ave
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James Lenox House- 55 and Over- NYC Residents

Hallets Cove Senior Citizen Residence 62+

Macedonia Senior Citizen Residence 62+
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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 |
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Cheap Queens Studio Apartments | $3,845 | $1,200 | $10,000+ |
Cheap Queens 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,446 | $900 | $10,000+ |
Cheap Queens 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,253 | $2,100 | $10,000+ |
Cheap Queens 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,107 | $2,350 | $10,000+ |
Cheap Queens 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,949 | $1,150 | $10,000+ |
Queens 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,107 | $3,400 | $7,500 |
Queens 6 Bedroom Apartments | $5,365 | $1,280 | $9,450 |
Queens 7 Bedroom Apartments | $11,000 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Queens, NY
Pricing Updated: 09/04/2025Current 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 |
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Kissena Park | $1,950 | $1,950 | 1 |
Rockaway Point | $3,150 | $3,000 | 2 |
Central Queens | $3,825 | $900 | 214 |
Northwestern Queens | $7,600 | $1,300 | 218 |
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 $30. The Astra - Income Restricted in the Bedford Stuyvesant neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,013. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Queens apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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1154 Myrtle Ave | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $30 |
The Astra - Income Restricted | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,013 |
14 St Marks Pl | STU | Studio, | $1,200 |
91-35 195th Street | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,400 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Queens, NY
As of September 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Queens area is the $2.08 price per square foot 3745 59th St Model at 3745 59th St, Unit 1st Flr in the in the Ditmars Steinway neighborhood starting from $5,250. The second greatest value Queens apartment is the Studio, 1 bath Model at 1154 Myrtle Ave starting at $30 with a $0.01 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. |
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3745 59th St, Unit 1st Flr | 3745 59th St | 3BR,3BA | $2.08 |
1154 Myrtle Ave | Studio, 1 bath | Studio ,1BA | $0.01 |
11945 Sutphin Blvd, Unit First floor Apt | 11945 Sutphin Blvd | 4BR,2BA | $1.79 |
661 Decatur St, Unit 1 | 661 Decatur St | 2BR,1BA | $1.95 |
8020 Grand Central Pky, Unit 1 | 8020 Grand Central Pky | 2BR,1BA | $1.25 |
131 Meridian Blvd, Unit 131 Meridian Unit 1 | 131 Meridian Blvd | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.78 |
637 Greene Ave, Unit 1 | 637 Greene Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
811 Van Sinderen Ave, Unit A | 811 Van Sinderen Ave | 3BR,2BA | $1.92 |
Node Harman | Private Room in 3 Bed Shared Apt | 3BR,2BA | $1.66 |
6158 56th St, Unit 2 | 6158 56th St | 1BR,1BA | $1.13 |
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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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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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 $1,400.
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 $4,131.
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 12 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 $136 which is $3,995 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Queens.
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