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 the best Queens listings in July 2026 under $3,000, which provide lower rents and quick commutes.
The median rent for a New York City apartment decreased slightly to $4,850 this month. With the peak summer rental season here, renters must carefully weigh their options to find a cost-effective unit that meets their search criteria. The following Queens listings in July of 2026 under $3,000 offer laundry in unit, stainless steel appliances, dishwashers, backyard access, and more.
Best Queens Listings in July of 2026 under $3,000
1. 30-44 29th Street #3N
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Neighborhood: Astoria
Price: $2,650
Size: 1 Bed, 1 Bath
Percentage Below: 21.88%
This month, we’ll start off with a one bedroom Astoria apartment. This unit is located in a well-maintained condominium building and is just blocks away from the closest subway stop. Prospective tenants will enjoy about 725 square feet of livable space with bright northwestern exposures. Other amenities include four generous closets, built in air-conditioning units, and a laundry room in the building. The landlord does not allow pets.
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2. 144-20 41st Avenue #610
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Neighborhood: Flushing
Price: $2,399
Size: 1 Bed, 1 Bath
Percentage Below: 14.32%
Next, don’t forget to check out this newly renovated one bedroom in Flushing with its own private balcony. The unit features a newly upgraded kitchen with stainless steel appliances, new hardwood floors, and is located in a well-maintained building with a live-in super, maintenance team, and porters.
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3. 25-21 31st Avenue #D55
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Neighborhood: Astoria
Price: $2,895
Size: 1 Bed, 1 Bath
Percentage Below: 14.65%
Prospective tenants will want to check out this next one bedroom apartment located in Astoria. The unit comes with a renovated kitchen with stainless steel appliances and a dishwasher, beautiful hardwood flooring, lots of sunlight, and great closet space for storage. Heat and hot water are included and there is is a laundry room in the building.
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4. 23-5 30th Road #B4
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Neighborhood: Astoria
Price: $3,000
Size: 1 Bed, 1 Bath
Percentage Below: 11.56%
The next unit is still currently occupied but will be cleaned and repainted before the next tenants move in. The unit comes with a washer and dryer in unit along with hardwood flooring and stainless steel appliances throughout the home. The landlord will cover heat and hot water. Pets are allowed on a case by case basis.
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5. 33-10 23rd Street #1R
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Neighborhood: Astoria
Price: $2,750
Size: 1 Bed, 1 Bath
Percentage Below: 18.93%
Last but not least, don’t miss out on this huge charming one bedroom located on the 1st floor of a 3-family house. Tenants can access a backyard. Better yet, the rent includes the price of parking. Additionally, the landlord will cover electricity, cooking gas, heat and hot water. There are no laundry machines on premise. Tenants are not allowed to have pets.
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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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