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 $4,286 this month. With spring underway, renters will find more opportunities blossoming across the borough. The following listings under $2,400 boast in-unit laundry, flexible layouts, and stainless steel appliances.
Best Queens Listings in April 2024
1. 48-04 48th Street #A
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Neighborhood: Long Island City
Price: $2,400
Size: 2 Bed, 1 Bath
Percentage Below: 38.56%
Renters can tour this charming one-bedroom apartment with hardwood floors, wooden accents, and numerous windows. The spacious living room directly connects to the kitchen, which includes white appliances and a cutout serving window with room for barstool seating. Beyond the living space, tenants can sprawl out in the bedroom. This cat-friendly unit rests on the first floor of a building with a live-in super. Renters can walk seven minutes to the 7 train.
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2. 66-37 Booth Street #LOWER
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Neighborhood: Rego Park
Price: $2,000
Size: 2 Bed, 1 Bath
Percentage Below: 33.33%
This renovated two-bedroom includes modern finishes like stainless steel appliances and a dishwasher. Each bedroom is on the smaller side, and renters could convert the second bedroom to an at-home office. Central air conditioning runs throughout the apartment, and tenants can access a laundry room in the basement. The building is a three-minute walk from the E, M, and R trains.
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3. 36-20 168th Street
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Neighborhood: Flushing
Price: $2,350
Size: 3 Bed, 2 Bath
Percentage Below: 28.79%
Families or roommates can tour this three-bed, two-bath apartment in Flushing. The separate windowed kitchen includes white appliances, space for a small table, and plenty of cabinets. Each bedroom can fit a full-size bed and additional furniture. The full bathroom offers a bathtub, and renters will find hardwood floors and molding throughout the unit. Tenants will live five minutes from a NICE bus stop.
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4. 83-43 118th Street #2
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Neighborhood: Kew Gardens
Price: $2,300
Size: 1 Bed, 1 Bath
Percentage Below: 3.16%
This spacious one-bedroom apartment includes a large living room and bedroom, making it an appealing option for a couple or singe renter who works from home. Tenants will find two windows in the living room, then walk into the separate kitchen with white cabinets and stainless steel appliances. The bedroom features two closets, and hardwood floors run throughout the entire unit. This cat-friendly unit resides in an elevator building with laundry facilities. Renters will live 12 minutes from the J and Z trains.
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5. 34-46 Vernon Boulevard #209
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Neighborhood: Astoria
Price: $2,375
Size: Studio, 1 Bath
Percentage Below: 2.00%
Renters looking for a modern unit with plenty of natural light can tour this luxury studio. The unit opens into the open-concept kitchen and living space, complete with stainless steel appliances, a dishwasher, and an island with additional counter space. The living area includes a floor-to-ceiling window. Throughout the apartment, renters will find finishing touches like in-unit laundry, city views, and hardwood floors. This pet-friendly unit rests in a full-service building with amenities like an outdoor pool, fitness center, and 24-hour doorman. Tenants can take a free shuttle bus to 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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