Featuring a wide array of cuisines, activities, and communities, Queens is a popular borough that welcomes many renters each month. With neighborhoods like Astoria and Long Island City close to Manhattan, some people move here for the lower-priced rents and the easy commute.
The median rent for a one-bedroom apartment across New York City decreased a mere $5 to $4,095 this month, but a decrease generates optimism for a less expensive market in the coming weeks and months. While many units in popular Queens neighborhoods come with expensive rents, there are still deals to be found in areas throughout the borough. Those who do not mind a ten-minute walk to the subway can take advantage of large units with remodeled kitchens, tons of closet space, and no-fee offerings. With several units coming in below $2,300, there are still deals to be found in the city!
1. 83-60 Vietor Avenue #5N
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Neighborhood: Elmhurst
Price: $2,250
Size: 1 Bed Flex 2, 1 Bath
Percentage Above: 18.42%
With over 800 square feet of space, this one-bedroom, flex two apartment includes large windows that welcome in ample amounts of sunlight. Storage-lovers will appreciate the five closets throughout the unit, and residents will have access to a laundry room in this elevator building. This ideally situated unit is immediately available for tenants and is only a block away from a park and playground and in proximity to shopping centers.
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2. 143-29 Barclay Avenue #2F
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Neighborhood: Flushing
Price: $1,650
Size: Studio, 1 Bath
Percentage Above: 1.54%
Enjoy studio living in this large space with a full-sized kitchen. Settled in a rent-stabilized building that is within walking distance of shops, restaurants, and the subway, residents can utilize the large amount of closet space and enjoy the high ceilings. Guarantors are welcome, and more units are available throughout the building. Tenants may also have the option to pay $0 for their security deposit.
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3. 85-2 139th Street #2D
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Neighborhood: Briarwood
Price: $2,025
Size: 1 Bed, 1 Bath
Percentage Above: 9.46%
This no-fee one-bedroom apartment in Briarwood features a kitchen with stainless steel appliances and a living space with large windows. Rent includes utilities like heat, hot water, and gas, and the unit is pet-friendly. An indoor parking garage spot is also available for tenants in this elevator building.
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4. 64-15 Perry Avenue
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Neighborhood: Maspeth
Price: $2,150
Size: 2 Beds, 1 Bath
Percentage Below: 8.51
This affordable two-bedroom unit in Maspeth features an oversized kitchen with a new fridge, making it fit for family dinners. The rest of the unit does not skimp on size, with large bedrooms and four closets, a newly tiled bathroom, and a shared backyard. Completely renovated and dripping in sunlight, this well-maintained second-story unit creates the ideal spot for a small and growing family, or someone looking for a great work-from-home setup.
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5. 31-16 68th Street #4M
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Neighborhood: Jackson Heights
Price: $2,245
Size: 1 Bed, 1 Bath
Percentage Above: 23.01%
Cooking aficionados will appreciate the space, dark cabinetry, and stainless steel appliances in this renovated kitchen, dishwasher included. This updated space features bright sunlight, sleek hardwood floors, and comes freshly painted. There is no fee for this one-bedroom, and the building has both an elevator and live-in super. Situated near the E, M, and R lines, this beautiful unit will not last long.
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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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