Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hill Crest Neighborhood of Queens, NY from $1,300 (29 Rentals)

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170-10 Cedarcroft Rd
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

170-10 Cedarcroft Rd

170-10 Cedarcroft RdJamaica, NY 11432
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164-30 Hillside Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

164-30 Hillside Ave

164-30 Hillside AveJamaica, NY 11432
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Americana Tower
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Americana Tower

88-05 Merrick BlvdJamaica, NY 11432
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Parsons Manor
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Parsons Manor

80-25 Parsons BlvdJamaica, NY 11432
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Hudson House
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hudson House

166-33 89th AveJamaica, NY 11432
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166-05 88th Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

166-05 88th Ave

166-05 88th AveJamaica, NY 11432
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87-87 171st St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

87-87 171st St

87-87 171st StJamaica, NY 11432
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Hillside Place
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hillside Place

8750 167th StJamaica, NY 11432
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87-84 165th St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

87-84 165th St

87-84 165th StJamaica, NY 11432
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177-18 Wexford Ter
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

177-18 Wexford Ter

177-18 Wexford TerJamaica, NY 11432
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Jamica Estates
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Jamica Estates

187-35 Hillside AveJamaica, NY 11432
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Hillside Park
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hillside Park

88-15 168th StJamaica, NY 11432
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Q-188
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Q-188

18811 Hillside AveHollis, NY 11423

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71-49 160th St
3 Bedroom Apartments

71-49 160th St

71-49 160th StFresh Meadows, NY 11365

Hill Crest, Queens, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Hill Crest Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
183-03 Hillside AveStudioStudio,1BA$3,000
Q-East2 BR, 2 Baths2BR,2BA$3,500

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hill Crest, NY

As of April 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hill Crest area is the $2.61 price per square foot 2 BR, 2 Baths Model at Q-East in the in the Hill Crest neighborhood starting from $3,500. The second greatest value Hill Crest apartment is the 8279 164th Pl Model at 8279 164th Pl, Unit 1 starting at $2,500 with a $3.33 price per square foot in the Kew Gardens Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hill Crest apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Q-East2 BR, 2 Baths2BR,2BA$2.61
8279 164th Pl, Unit 18279 164th Pl2BR,2BA$3.33
183-03 Hillside AveStudioStudio ,1BA$6.45

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Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Hill Crest Apartments

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Hill Crest Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Hill Crest is starting from $3,500 at Q-East.

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