
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northwestern Queens Neighborhood of Queens, NY from $400 (71 Rentals)
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Room in Shared 3 bed/1 bath home, Unit C

Enchanting ROOM at The Lexington House, Unit 1

Contemporary ROOM at The Lexington House, Unit 1

Contemporary ROOM at The Lexington House, Unit 1

Amazing ROOM at The Lexington House, Unit 1

Room in Shared 2 bed/2 bath home, Unit B
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Adorable ROOM at The Lexington House, Unit 2

Room in Shared 4 bed/2 bath home, Unit B

2 Jackson Park

L @ 31st Drive

Astoria Senior Citizen Residence 62+

30-07 Astoria Blvd

6107 Woodside Ave

407 E 88th St

Hallets Cove Senior Citizen Residence 62+

Kings Henry
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43-17 49th St

75-06 Woodside Ave

47-19 44th St

4310 49th St

34-12 29th St

Sunnyside Garden Apartments

316 E 89th St

42-25 65th Pl

32-72 41st St

1670 York Avenue
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43-09 31st Ave

348 East 92nd Street

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Alma East and West

East 87th Street Apartments

314 E 106th St

3426 Steinway St

Tower 21

50 East End Avenue

Bridgeview Luxury Residences
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500-502 E 89th St

35-10 35th St

31-57 44th St

Dor L'Dor Properties

4039 48th St

Live On Third

333-335 E 89th St

527 E 78th

357 East 87th Street

513 East 82nd Street
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Northwestern Queens, Queens, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Northwestern Queens?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern Queens Studio Apartments | $3,564 | $2,150 | $5,536 |
| Northwestern Queens 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,211 | $2,200 | $7,570 |
| Northwestern Queens 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,682 | $2,100 | $8,700 |
| Northwestern Queens 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,633 | $3,427 | $10,000+ |
| Northwestern Queens 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,000 | $4,000 | $4,000 |
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There are currently 71 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Northwestern Queens Neighborhood of Queens, NY.
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Cheapest Available Northwestern Queens Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Northwestern Queens area of Queens, NY is a Studio unit found at Woodside Central priced from $2,675. The Aspen has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,800. Here are the most affordable Northwestern Queens apartments for rent in Queens, NY:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodside Central | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,675 |
| The Aspen | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,800 |
| 518 East 83rd Street | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,900 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northwestern Queens, NY
As of July 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Northwestern Queens area is the $3.28 price per square foot 2122 43rd St Model at 2122 43rd St, Unit 1 in the in the Astoria Heights neighborhood starting from $4,595. The second greatest value Northwestern Queens apartment is the 1816 21st Dr Model at 1816 21st Dr, Unit 2F starting at $4,350 with a $3.63 price per square foot in the East Harlem neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Northwestern Queens apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2122 43rd St, Unit 1 | 2122 43rd St | 3BR,1.5BA | $3.28 |
| 1816 21st Dr, Unit 2F | 1816 21st Dr | 2BR,2BA | $3.63 |
| 19-16 23rd Ave, Unit 2 | 19-16 23rd Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.64 |
| 3220 35th St, Unit 3 | 3220 35th St | 2BR,1BA | $3.95 |
| 3212 23rd St, Unit 3 | 3212 23rd St | 1BR,1BA | $3.74 |
| 4305 49th St, Unit 2 | 4305 49th St | 2BR,1BA | $4.00 |
| 2819 21st Ave, Unit 1 | 2819 21st Ave | 1BR,1BA | $3.93 |
| 1829 26th Ave, Unit 3 | 1829 26th Ave | 1BR,1BA | $3.79 |
| 3434 10th St, Unit 2 | 3434 10th St | 1BR,1BA | $3.79 |
| 6102 43rd Ave, Unit 1 | 6102 43rd Ave | 1BR,1BA | $4.33 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Northwestern Queens Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Northwestern Queens?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Northwestern Queens is under $2,900.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Northwestern Queens?
The cheapest apartment in Northwestern Queens is Woodside Central which is listed at $2,775, while the average apartment in Northwestern Queens costs $5,295.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Northwestern 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 6 regular apartments in Northwestern 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 Northwestern Queens?
Cheap apartments in Northwestern Queens have an average cost of $317 which is $4,978 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Northwestern Queens.
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