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43-17 49th St
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43-17 49th St

43-17 49th StSunnyside, NY 11104
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4039 48th St
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4039 48th StSunnyside, NY 11104
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4515 42nd St
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4515 42nd St

4515 42nd StSunnyside, NY 11104
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43-10 48th st
2 Bedroom Apartments

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43-17 48th StSunnyside, NY 11104
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43-20 42nd St
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122 India St
$1,820 - $3,550

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122 India St

122 India StBrooklyn, NY 11222
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Cheapest Available Sunnyside Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Woodside CentralStudioStudio,1BA$2,430
41-32 53rd StreetStudioStudio,1BA$2,650

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sunnyside, NY

As of September 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sunnyside area is the $2.75 price per square foot 3156 31st St Model at 3156 31st St, Unit 4 in the in the Ditmars Steinway neighborhood starting from $5,500. The second greatest value Sunnyside apartment is the 2431 43rd St Model at 2431 43rd St, Unit 2 starting at $4,495 with a $3.21 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.
3156 31st St, Unit 43156 31st St3BR,2BA$2.75
2431 43rd St, Unit 22431 43rd St3BR,1BA$3.21
31-48 48th St, Unit 331-48 48th St3BR,1.5BA$3.54
3707 36th Ave, Unit 33707 36th Ave2BR,1BA$3.67
2136 47th St, Unit 22136 47th St2BR,1BA$3.67
4305 49th St, Unit 24305 49th St2BR,1BA$3.50
4135 50th St, Unit 24135 50th St1BR,1BA$3.71
3212 23rd St, Unit 33212 23rd St1BR,1BA$3.82
2116 24th St, Unit 3rd FL2116 24th St1BR,1BA$3.69
130 India St, Unit 3130 India St1BR,1BA$3.03

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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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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 Woodside Central listed at $2,430.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Sunnyside Apartment is $2,715 at Woodside Central.

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 $3,500 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 Alta+ and starts from $5,643.

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