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43-17 49th St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

43-17 49th St

43-17 49th StSunnyside, NY 11104
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4039 48th St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4039 48th St

4039 48th StSunnyside, NY 11104
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Riverwalk Park
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Riverwalk Park

460 Main StRoosevelt Island, NY 10044
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L @ 31st Drive
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

L @ 31st Drive

2336 31st DrAstoria, NY 11106
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30-07 Astoria Blvd
1 Bedroom Apartments

30-07 Astoria Blvd

30-07 Astoria BlvdAstoria, NY 11102
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1512 Dekalb Avenue
3 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

1512 Dekalb Avenue

1512 DeKalb AveBrooklyn, NY 11237
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6107 Woodside Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

6107 Woodside Ave

6107 Woodside AveWoodside, NY 11377

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Wyckoff
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Wyckoff

253 Irving AveBrooklyn, NY 11237
Corporate Housing
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Kings Henry
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Kings Henry

40-30 75th StElmhurst, NY 11373
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75-06 Woodside Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

75-06 Woodside Ave

75-06 Woodside AveFlushing, NY 11373
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Georgian Hall
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Georgian Hall

8301 37th AveFlushing, NY 11372
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4310 49th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

4310 49th St

4310 49th StLong Island City, NY 11104
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3565 85th St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

3565 85th St

3565 85th StJackson Heights, NY 11372
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47-19 44th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

47-19 44th St

47-19 44th StFlushing, NY 11377
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34-12 29th St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

34-12 29th St

34-12 29th StLong Island City, NY 11106
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32-72 41st St
Studio Apartments

32-72 41st St

32-72 41st StAstoria, NY 11103
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42-25 65th Pl
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

42-25 65th Pl

42-25 65th PlWoodside, NY 11377
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3741 81st St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3741 81st St

3741 81st StFlushing, NY 11372
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43-09 31st Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

43-09 31st Ave

43-09 31st AveAstoria, NY 11103
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30 Meserole St
1 Bedroom Apartments

30 Meserole St

30 Meserole StBrooklyn, NY 11206
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Alma East and West
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Alma East and West

3714 32nd StAstoria, NY 11101
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23-78 38th StAstoria, NY 11105
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28-44 38th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

28-44 38th St

28-44 38th StAstoria, NY 11103
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Tower 21
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tower 21

31-64 21st StAstoria, NY 11106
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3426 Steinway St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3426 Steinway St

3426 Steinway StAstoria, NY 11101
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31-57 44th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

31-57 44th St

31-57 44th StLong Island City, NY 11103
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231 Suydam St
2 Bedroom Apartments

231 Suydam St

231 Suydam StBrooklyn, NY 11237
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35-10 35th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

35-10 35th St

35-10 35th StAstoria, NY 11106
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Sunnyside, NY Local Guide

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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sunnyside, NY

As of September 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Sunnyside area is the $2.08 price per square foot 3745 59th St Model at 3745 59th St, Unit 1st Flr in the in the Ditmars Steinway neighborhood starting from $5,250. The second greatest value Sunnyside apartment is the 8020 Grand Central Pky Model at 8020 Grand Central Pky, Unit 1 starting at $2,500 with a $1.25 price per square foot in the Astoria Heights neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sunnyside apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3745 59th St, Unit 1st Flr3745 59th St3BR,3BA$2.08
8020 Grand Central Pky, Unit 18020 Grand Central Pky2BR,1BA$1.25
2431 43rd St, Unit 22431 43rd St3BR,1.5BA$2.86
2819 21st Ave, Unit 22819 21st Ave3BR,1BA$2.54
1922 23rd Dr, Unit 1r1922 23rd Dr2BR,1BA$2.71
2122 43rd St, Unit 12122 43rd St3BR,1BA$2.83
12 Olive St12 Olive St2BR,1BA$2.54
3019 70th St, Unit 33019 70th St3BR,1BA$2.90
Node HarmanPrivate Room in 3 Bed Shared Apt3BR,2BA$1.66
6158 56th St, Unit 26158 56th St1BR,1BA$1.13

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Sunnyside Overview

Sunnyside, NY is located west of Manhattan and just south of Astoria. This is a cozy residential neighborhood full of picturesque row houses and apartments. These homes and apartments in Sunnyside are the perfect choice for New Yorkers who want to live somewhere quieter but still have easy access to the greater metropolitan area. Plus, the neighborhood itself has plenty of amenities of its own to boast, including world-class restaurants, gorgeous parks, and so much more. Continue reading to learn more about the community and why so many are choosing to move to Sunnyside apartments.

Why live in Sunnyside, NY?

"The Sunnyside apartments are a great lifestyle choice for those New Yorkers who want to have access to everything the big city has to offer but don't actually want to live at the very center of everything. This community is just far enough away from Manhattan to feel more suburban-esque and neighborly. Sunnyside, NY has also taken part in the city's new ""Open Streets"" program and has three stretches of avenues that are open only to pedestrians and cyclists in busy hours. This in combination with its city limits including several parks makes it a great choice for more active, outdoors individuals.á"

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Getting Around Sunnyside, NY

Walk Score®

95 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

84 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

96 / 100

Rider’s Paradise

World-class public transportation

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sunnyside Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Sunnyside?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Sunnyside is at 41-32 53rd Street listed at $2,650.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Sunnyside Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Sunnyside Apartment is $2,550 at 41-35 67th St.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Sunnyside is starting from $3,215 at Woodside Central.

What is the most affordable Sunnyside Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Sunnyside Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 123-127 Boerum St and starts from $4,599.

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The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Hard truth. Moving is never easy. I’ve done it all – from local moves to cross-country relocations From packing to unpacking the last box, I have found moving to be an exhausting, expensive and stressful experience every time.

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Throughout the day, think about all the times that you have to pay for something. So many of us reach automatically for a credit card or even our phone for a quick payment.