Queens is a popular borough that welcomes many renters monthly. 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 New York City apartment increased to $4,100 this month. Winter provides renters with opportunities to score cheaper rents than during the busy summer season. This month, renters can consider the following units under $2,400 with stainless steel appliances, laundry rooms, and oversized bedrooms.
Best Queens Listings in February 2024
1. 63-60 102nd Street #D15
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Neighborhood: Rego Park
Price: $2,050
Size: 1 Bed, 1 Bath
Percentage Below: 10.87%
This bright and spacious one-bedroom apartment includes a separate windowed kitchen with wooden cabinets, plenty of counter space, and a stainless steel refrigerator. The oversized living room includes large windows, and tenants will appreciate the bedroom that comfortably fits a king-sized bed. This unit resides in a well-maintained building with a laundry room and elevator. Tenants will live a nine-minute walk from the E, M, and R subway lines.
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2. 66-2 60th Street #1F
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Neighborhood: Ridgewood
Price: $2,000
Size: 2 Bed, 1 Bath
Percentage Below: 37.09%
Small families or roommates can tour this two-bedroom apartment with modern features. The open-concept living room and kitchen include stainless steel appliances and closet space. Each bedroom also includes a generously sized closet and large windows. Renters will live three minutes from the M line.
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3. 67-12 Yellowstone Boulevard #4E
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Neighborhood: Forest Hills
Price: $1,850
Size: Studio, 1 Bath
Percentage Below: 6.33%
Renters can secure this modern studio that includes an expansive separate kitchen with stainless steel appliances and a dishwasher. In the living area, renters can fit plenty of furniture to customize the space to their liking. This unit also includes plenty of large closets for optimal storage space. Tenants will live in an amenity-equipped building with a doorman, elevator, and available parking. The building rests four minutes from the E, M, and R lines.
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4. 219-82 75th Avenue
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Neighborhood: Bayside
Price: $2,400
Size: 2 Bed, 1 Bath
Percentage Below: 20.00%
Families or those looking for extra space will appreciate this sunny two-bedroom apartment. The large living room leads into the spacious kitchen with black appliances, generous counter space, and a dishwasher. Throughout the pet-friendly unit, tenants will also find hardwood flooring and oversized bedrooms. Renters can access a laundry room in the building.
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5. 21-67 27th Street #C2
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Neighborhood: Astoria
Price: $2,000
Size: 1 Bed, 1 Bath
Percentage Below: 32.09%
Renters looking for an Astoria rental can tour this one-bedroom unit. The separate kitchen boasts dark wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and plenty of counter space. The kitchen separates the living room and bedroom, both of which incorporate enough space for multiple pieces of furniture. This cat-friendly unit includes heat and hot water, and renters will live five minutes from the N and W trains.
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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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