Queens is a popular borough that welcomes many monthly renters. The borough boasts plenty of communities filled with restaurants and entertainment with lower rental prices than areas in Manhattan. With neighborhoods like Astoria and Long Island City close to Manhattan, some people move to the borough for the lower-priced rents and the easy commute.
The median rent for a one-bedroom apartment across New York City is $3,906 this month. With Spring underway, more renters will dip their toes into an expensive market with high rental prices. However, those looking to capitalize on lower rental prices than during the Summer season can still expect to find deals across the borough. The following listings below $2,500 offer outdoor space, laundry, and proximity to public transportation.
1. 18-18 Centre Street #1L
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Neighborhood: Jackson Heights
Price: $2,500
Size: 2 Bed, 1 Bath
Percentage Below: 10.71%
Renters seeking outdoor space can schedule a showing for this two-bedroom apartment in Ridgewood. The unit resides on the first floor of a building and follows a railroad style, where tenants must walk through one room to enter another. Due to the layout of this apartment, the unit may best suit the needs of a couple or family who do not mind sharing their space. This apartment’s kitchen offers plenty of counter and cabinet space, and each bedroom provides generous sizing. The unit does have a reduced fee, and tenants will live within an eight-minute walk of the F and L lines.
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2. 46-1 Skillman Avenue #F4
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Neighborhood: Long Island City
Price: $2,300
Size: 1 Bed, 1 Bath
Percentage Below: 42.46%
This spacious one-bedroom in Long Island City provides a separate kitchen and an oversized living room with large windows. The bedroom features enough room for a king-sized bed. This unit is freshly painted and features hardwood floors, natural sunlight, and includes heat and hot water. There is a live-in super, and residents will live on the top floor of the building that resides within a six-minute walk of the 7 train.
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3. 63-109 Saunders Street #D11
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Neighborhood: Rego Park
Price: $1,600
Size: Studio, 1 Bath
Percentage Below: 37.01%
Cost-conscious renters can seize this studio opportunity that spans 650 square feet of space. This apartment seeks immediate occupancy, and renters can fit plenty of furniture in the living area, including a desk to create a work-from-home office. In the kitchen, renters will also find enough space for a dining table or pantry set-up. The unit rests on the fourth floor of an elevator building that includes a laundry room and bike storage. Renters will live within a three-minute walk of the E, M, and R lines.
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4. 31-30 Ditmars Boulevard #16
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Neighborhood: Astoria
Price: $2,500
Size: 1 Bed, 1 Bath
Percentage Below: 10.55%
Those who work from home will appreciate that this one-bedroom apartment features a second room; perfect for a home office. The unit opens up into a modern kitchen that includes a dishwasher and in-unit washer and dryer. In the bedroom, renters can fit a queen-size bed and will find two large windows. This apartment rests on the second floor of a walk-up building and is only a three-minute walk from the N and W lines.
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5. 160-16 Booth Memorial Avenue #1
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Neighborhood: Flushing
Price: $1,600
Size: 1 Bed, 1 Bath
Percentage Below: 20.00%
This one-bedroom offers plenty of space for a single person or couple who do not rely on the subway system. The apartment begins in the kitchen and includes a large counter and cabinet area, in addition to an area for a generously-sized dining table. Throughout the unit, they’ll find hardwood floors and a modern bathroom with sliding glass doors in the bathtub and shower. Renters can fit a large bed in the bedroom, in addition to their other desired furniture.
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Released on a monthly basis, the RentHop Best Deal series aims to provide renters with useful market insights and a chance to identify rental gems currently available on the market. These listings are hand-selected by the team at RentHop based on a few factors, including layout, apartment size, features, and more importantly, price.
Note that, given the fast-paced nature of the rental market in New York, certain listings may receive applications and be taken off within days on market. If you are interested in scheduling a showing or have further questions, please make sure to submit an inquiry via the inquiry submission form located on the listing page.
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