
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Queens Neighborhood of Queens, NY from $700 (71 Rentals)
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84-13 90th St

25 Crosby Ave

L @ 31st Drive

Astoria Senior Citizen Residence 62+

30-07 Astoria Blvd

1512 Dekalb Avenue

6107 Woodside Ave

The Hancock House

Hallets Cove Senior Citizen Residence 62+
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Dekalb Senior Citizen Residence 62+

Cambridge Hall

550 Bainbridge Street

Wyckoff

Kings Henry

134-37 Maple Ave

41-19 Gleane St

300 Burns St

Common Gates (Furnished Rooms)

66-22 Saunders Street
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Carlton Plaza

842 Bushwick Avenue

6615 Wetherole St

Venus Apartments

43-17 49th St

Georgian Hall

75-06 Woodside Ave

353 Linden St

1312 Bushwick Ave

102-02 Queens Blvd
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Common Cypress (Furnished Rooms)

89-10 63rd Dr

47-19 44th St

62-65 Saunders St

3565 85th St

4310 49th St

68-07 Fresh Pond Rd

64-12 Wetherole St

34-12 29th St

86-05 Forest Parkway
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8582 Eliot Ave

Common Evergreen

89th Street

110-48 72nd Ave

67-19 Austin St

67-13 Austin Street

The Diplomat

200 Highland Blvd

32-72 41st St

Sunnyside Garden Apartments
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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 | $2,904 | $1,850 | $10,000+ |
| Central Queens 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,723 | $1,100 | $8,000 |
| Central Queens 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,257 | $2,100 | $10,000+ |
| Central Queens 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,685 | $2,500 | $9,276 |
| Central Queens 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,999 | $3,200 | $4,799 |
| Central Queens 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,147 | $5,795 | $6,500 |
| Central Queens 6 Bedroom Apartments | $3,200 | $3,200 | $3,200 |
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There are currently 71 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 Studio unit found at LeFrak City priced from $2,000. 11315 76th Rd has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,000. Here are the most affordable Central Queens apartments for rent in Queens, NY:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| LeFrak City | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,000 |
| 11315 76th Rd | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,000 |
| Parker Towers | NR | Studio,1BA | $2,593 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Queens, NY
As of February 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central Queens area is the $2.59 price per square foot 214 Patchen Ave Model at 214 Patchen Ave, Unit 1 in the in the Bedford Stuyvesant neighborhood starting from $5,300. The second greatest value Central Queens apartment is the 3104 31st Ave Model at 3104 31st Ave, Unit 3 starting at $4,995 with a $3.12 price per square foot in the Ditmars Steinway 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 214 Patchen Ave, Unit 1 | 214 Patchen Ave | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.59 |
| 3104 31st Ave, Unit 3 | 3104 31st Ave | 3BR,2BA | $3.12 |
| 11031 72nd Dr, Unit 3 floor | 11031 72nd Dr | 3BR,2BA | $2.32 |
| 2431 43rd St, Unit 2 | 2431 43rd St | 3BR,1.5BA | $2.50 |
| 6678 69th St, Unit 3 | 6678 69th St | 3BR,2BA | $2.58 |
| 63 Nichols Ave, Unit 1 | 63 Nichols Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.76 |
| 7246 61st St, Unit 3 br 1 ba | 7246 61st St | 3BR,1BA | $2.64 |
| 686 Woodward Ave, Unit 1floor right | 686 Woodward Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.80 |
| The Rosemary Royale | Junior 4 | 2BR,1BA | $3.17 |
| 4830 91st Pl, Unit 3 | 4830 91st Pl | 1BR,1BA | $2.67 |
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Among cities in New York for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Central Queens, Queens, NY
Ps 58 School Of Heroes
Maspeth High School
Ps 102 Bayview
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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 $2,593.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Central Queens?
The cheapest apartment in Central Queens is 11315 76th Rd which is listed at $2,000, while the average apartment in Central Queens costs $6,147.
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 7 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 $116 which is $6,031 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central Queens.
Expert Rental Resources
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Written by: Lauren Harrington
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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment
Written by: Bob Mallory
Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
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