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 March 2026 under $2,795, which provide lower rents and quick commutes.
The median rent for a New York City apartment increased again to $4,600 this month. As we slowly approach the spring season, renters must still carefully weigh their options to find a cost-effective unit that meets their search criteria. The following Queens listings in March of 2026 under $2,795 offer rent stabilization, private balcony, stainless steel appliances, and more.
Best Queens Listings in March of 2026 under $2,795
1. 89-29 163rd Street #5B
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Neighborhood: Jamaica
Price: $2,300
Size: 1 Bed, 1 Bath
Percentage Below: 20.69%
First up, is this rent-stabilized unit in Jamaica, Queens. The apartment features a large bedroom, living room, and plenty of closet space for storage. Prospective tenants will get to enjoy building amenities such as access to a live-in super, elevator access, on-site laundry, and indoor parking for an additional fee.
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2. 35-7 32nd Street #C2
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Neighborhood: Astoria
Price: $2,795
Size: 1 Bed, 1 Bath
Percentage Below: 6.83%
Next up, don’t miss out on this one bedroom apartment in Astoria, Queens. This particular unit has been renovated recently with fresh paint! Prospective tenants will get to enjoy a open layout kitchen with stainless steel appliances, hardwood floors, and lots of sunlight. The landlord will cover heat and hot water. Additionally, there is a live-in super!
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3. 21-16 35th Street #2E
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Neighborhood: Astoria
Price: $2,750
Size: 1 Bed, 1 Bath
Percentage Below: 8.33%
This next one bedroom apartment on our list is a well-maintained Astoria one bedroom unit. This unit is located on the second floor of a pre-war building and will come fully furnished. The owner of the unit is still in the unit part-time, so there will be a single locked room for the owner’s personal belongings. The rest of the space is completely accessible to future tenants. This will be a short term lease up to 6 months.
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4. 61-15 98th Street #3M
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Neighborhood: Rego Park
Price: $2,600
Size: 1 Bed, 1 Bath
Percentage Below: 16.93%
Do you want some private outdoor space to enjoy on a daily basis? If so, check out this one bedroom unit in Rego Park that comes with its own private balcony. The unit also comes with ample storage, modern kitchen appliances, 705 square feet of open living space, and is bright and airy. Additionally, the building has both on-site laundry and a live-in super for convenience.
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5. 90-2 Queens Boulevard #633
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Neighborhood: Elmhurst
Price: $2,600
Size: 1 Bed, 1 Bath
Percentage Below: 6.69%
Last but not least is this one bedroom loft in the Lofts@QB building in Elmhurst, Queens. This particular unit features floor-to-ceiling windows, modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, and modern bathroom with a full-sized tub. Future tenants will have access to building amenities such as a fitness room, lounge room, playroom, laundry facilities on each floor, and more.
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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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