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 September of 2026 under $3,200, which provide lower rents and quick commutes.
The median rent for a New York City apartment decreased slightly to $4,870 this month. With fall quickly approaching, renters must carefully weigh their options to find a cost-effective unit that meets their search criteria. The following Queens listings in September of 2026 under $3,200 offer laundry in unit, stainless steel appliances, dishwashers, backyard access, and more.
Best Queens Listings in September of 2026 under $3,200
1. 98-51 64th Avenue #2F
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Neighborhood: Rego Park
Price: $2,550
Size: 1 Bed, 1 Bath
Percentage Below: 21.72%
First up this month, is a bright and airy one bedroom unit in Rego Park. This no fee apartment comes with a king-sized bedroom, stainless steel kitchen appliances, high ceilings, and large living room. Prospective tenants will also have access to laundry facilities in the building.
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2. 466 Seneca Avenue #3R
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Neighborhood: Ridgewood
Price: $2,999
Size: 1 Bed Flex 2, 1 Bath
Percentage Below: 7.04%
Next up, check out this one bedroom railroad style apartment that comes with an office that can be utilized as a bedroom. The apartment has high ceilings, large windows that offers lots of bright sunlight. Additionally, the landlord will cover heat and hot water in the monthly rent.
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3. 11-55 Welling Court #1
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Neighborhood: Astoria
Price: $2,700
Size: 1 Bed, 1 Bath
Percentage Below: 23.36%
Next, don’t miss out on this one bedroom apartment with exposed brick walls in Astoria. Prospective tenants of this unit will have access to the building’s shared backyard along. Tenants will be responsible for electricity and gas.
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4. 23-5 30th Road #C12
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Neighborhood: Astoria
Price: $3,200
Size: 1 Bed, 1 Bath
Percentage Below: 9.17%
This next unit in Astoria offers stainless steel appliances, dishwasher, microwave, and hardwood flooring. Best yet, prospective tenants will be able to enjoy the washer and dryer in unit. Tenants will be available for electricity and cooking gas. However, the landlord will cover heat and hot water, and approve pets on a case by case basis.
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5. 36-35 167th Street #6B
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Neighborhood: Flushing
Price: $2,400
Size: 1 Bed, 1 Bath
Percentage Below: 5.88%
Last but not least, don’t miss out on this one bedroom unit located in Flushing. The unit comes with a king-sized bedroom, large living room, and separated renovated kitchen. The landlord will provide heat and hot water.
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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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