Queens is a popular borough with numerous neighborhoods and an impressive food scene. The borough boasts plenty of communities filled with restaurants and entertainment, with lower rental prices than areas in Manhattan. Renters can find many Queens listings in October 2025 across popular neighborhoods like Astoria and Long Island City, which provide lower rents and quick commutes.
The median rent for a New York City apartment decreased to $4,600 this month. Summer is slowly winding down now, and the busy rental season is finally behind us. Renters must still carefully weigh their options to find a cost-effective unit that meets their search criteria. The following Queens listings under $3,000 in October 2025 offer hardwood flooring, large bedrooms, stainless steel appliances, and convenient locations near transportation.
Affordable Queens Listings in October 2025
1. 26-24 4th Street #509A
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Neighborhood: Astoria
Price: $2,800
Size: 1 Bed, 1 Bath
Percentage Below: 11.11%
First up this month, is this sunny luxurious one bedroom apartment in Astoria. This unit comes with it’s own balcony along with access to car parking, a gym, a rooftop, and laundry access directly in the building.Prospective tenants can enjoy easy access to public commute options such as the subway, bus, and even ferry service.
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2. 27-17 38th Avenue #2L
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Neighborhood: Long Island City
Price: $2,695
Size: 1 Bed, 1 Bath
Percentage Below: 35.76%
Next up on our list is this updated one bedroom apartment located on the 2nd floor of a pre-war apartment. Future tenants will enjoy plenty of natural light along with a queen-sized bedroom with two south facing windows. The apartment comes with possible garage parking and outdoor parking for a fee. The apartment is ready for immediate move in.
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3. 75-2 Austin Street #6A
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Neighborhood: Forest Hills
Price: $3,000
Size: 2 Beds, 1 Bath
Percentage Below: 25.00%
This next two bedroom apartment is located on the top floor of a well-maintained elevator building in Forest Hills. The building features a 24-hour laundry room, on-site super, and a private garden. Prospective tenants who require a parking space will be glad to know that garage parking is available (with a waitlist). If interested, be sure to check out the open house coming up this Saturday on 10/5/25.
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4. 36-19 167th Street Unit 6D
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Neighborhood: Astoria
Price: $2,909
Size: 1 Bed, 1 Bath
Percentage Below: 7.65%
Recently renovated, this Murray Hill apartment comes with a large living room, a separate renovated kitchen, and a king-sized main bedroom. Location wise, this apartment is just minutes away from the Murray Hill LIRR train station and ten minutes by bus from the Main Street 7 line subway station.
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5. 102-20 67th Drive #306
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Neighborhood: Forest Hills
Price: $2,300
Size: Studio, 1 Bath
Percentage Below: 12.58%
Last but not least is this renovated studio located in Forest Hills. This apartment is just a block away from the neighborhood’s shopping area. Situated in a building with live-in super, laundry in building, and elevator access. Prospective tenants can enjoy amenities such as parking, upgraded kitchen with a dishwasher, hardwood flooring, and plenty of storage space in the unit itself.
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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 Queens listings may receive applications and be taken off the market within days. 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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