
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Queens Neighborhood of Queens, NY from $700 (86 Rentals)
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1136 Willoughby Ave

987 Willoughby Ave

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1354 Bushwick Ave, Unit FL 1, Unit FL 1

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8518 Jamaica Ave, Unit 2, Unit 2

L @ 31st Drive

Astoria Senior Citizen Residence 62+

30-07 Astoria Blvd

1512 Dekalb Avenue

6107 Woodside Ave
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The Hancock House

Hallets Cove Senior Citizen Residence 62+

Dekalb Senior Citizen Residence 62+

Cambridge Hall

550 Bainbridge Street

Wyckoff

Kings Henry

134-37 Maple Ave

300 Burns St

41-19 Gleane St
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Common Gates (Furnished Rooms)

66-22 Saunders Street

6615 Wetherole St

Carlton Plaza

842 Bushwick Avenue

Georgian Hall

Venus Apartments

75-06 Woodside Ave

43-17 49th St

353 Linden St
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1312 Bushwick Ave

102-02 Queens Blvd

Common Cypress (Furnished Rooms)

62-65 Saunders St

3565 85th St

89-10 63rd Dr

4310 49th St

47-19 44th St

68-07 Fresh Pond Rd

64-12 Wetherole St
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34-12 29th St

8582 Eliot Ave

86-05 Forest Parkway

Common Evergreen

110-48 72nd Ave

89th Street

67-19 Austin St

The Diplomat

22-16 94th St

32-72 41st St
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Central Queens, Queens, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Central Queens?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Queens Studio Apartments | $3,126 | $1,700 | $10,000+ |
| Central Queens 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,081 | $1,800 | $8,001 |
| Central Queens 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,540 | $2,200 | $10,000+ |
| Central Queens 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,676 | $2,800 | $7,047 |
| Central Queens 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,944 | $2,600 | $4,799 |
| Central Queens 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,324 | $5,149 | $5,499 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 86 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Central Queens Neighborhood of Queens, NY.
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Cheapest Available Central Queens Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Central Queens area of Queens, NY is a 1 Bed unit found at 136-14-136-18 Northern Blvd priced from $2,550. Cara Terrace has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,600. Here are the most affordable Central Queens apartments for rent in Queens, NY:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 136-14-136-18 Northern Blvd | Model 1 A | 1BR,1BA | $2,550 |
| Cara Terrace | Model 1A | 1BR,1BA | $2,600 |
| 41-32 53rd Street | Unit 12 | Studio,1BA | $2,650 |
| Woodside Central | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,675 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Queens, NY
As of May 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central Queens area is the $2.87 price per square foot 9421 85th Rd Model at 9421 85th Rd in the in the East New York neighborhood starting from $4,300. The second greatest value Central Queens apartment is the Three Beds, Two Bath Model at LeFrak City starting at $3,750 with a $2.93 price per square foot in the LeFrak City neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central Queens apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9421 85th Rd | 9421 85th Rd | 3BR,2BA | $2.87 |
| LeFrak City | Three Beds, Two Bath | 3BR,2BA | $2.93 |
| 10140 104th St, Unit 3rd Floor | 10140 104th St | 3BR,2BA | $2.61 |
| 8617 88th Ave, Unit First | 8617 88th Ave | 3BR,1BA | $2.91 |
| 107 Malcolm X Blvd, Unit Brownstone 107 | 107 Malcolm X Blvd | 2BR,1BA | $2.80 |
| 11315 76th Rd | 3bed 2 bath | 3BR,2BA | $3.10 |
| 1135 Decatur St, Unit 2 | 1135 Decatur St | 2BR,1BA | $2.97 |
| 73 Stewart St, Unit 2 | 73 Stewart St | 2BR,1BA | $3.00 |
| The Rosemary Royale | Junior 4 | 2BR,1BA | $3.17 |
| North Main Towers | Model 2A | 2BR,1BA | $3.17 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central Queens Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Central Queens?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Central Queens is under $2,675.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Central Queens?
The cheapest apartment in Central Queens is 136-14-136-18 Northern Blvd which is listed at $2,550, while the average apartment in Central Queens costs $5,324.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Central 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 4 regular apartments in Central 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 Central Queens?
Cheap apartments in Central Queens have an average cost of $120 which is $5,204 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central Queens.
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