
Apartments for Rent in Queens, NY Under $1,200 (30 Rentals)


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78 Cornelia St

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Bright & Modern Living Space in a Prime NYC Location, Unit 6E
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407 E 88th St

6107 Woodside Ave

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147 E 30th St

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216 E 83rd St
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54 Throop Ave

1630-1636 Park Ave

16-74 Stephen St

Bushwick - NEW CONSTRUCTION! (Shared rooms)

Fountain Seaview B2

143-28 Cherry Ave

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1512 Dekalb Avenue

30-07 Astoria Blvd

Astoria Senior Citizen Residence 62+

L @ 31st Drive

Crossroads Plaza: Phase II

Riverwalk Park

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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Queens?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queens Studio Apartments Under $1200 | $3,829 | $1,195 | $10,000+ |
| Queens 1 Bedroom Apartments Under $1200 | $4,377 | $800 | $10,000+ |
| Queens 2 Bedroom Apartments Under $1200 | $5,277 | $1,800 | $10,000+ |
| Queens 3 Bedroom Apartments Under $1200 | $5,320 | $2,400 | $10,000+ |
| Queens 4 Bedroom Apartments Under $1200 | $6,225 | $1,897 | $10,000+ |
| Queens 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,270 | $3,800 | $9,995 |
| Queens 6 Bedroom Apartments | $12,500 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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How much are Studio apartments in Queens?
There are currently 13,810 Studio Apartments in Queens with rent ranges from $1,195 to $10,000 with an average price of $3,829.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Queens Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Queens ranges from $800 to $13,645 with an average monthly rent of $4,377.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Queens cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Queens range from $1,800 to $28,490. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $5,277.
How expensive are Queens Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 3,245 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Queens on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $2,400 to $37,680 - averaging $5,320 for the location.
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