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 $4,070 this month. With winter underway, prospective renters can find lower-priced units that still offer appealing amenities. The following units under $2,300 boast laundry rooms, stainless steel appliances, and dishwashers.
Best Queens Listings in January 2024
1. 63-85 Woodhaven Boulevard #1G
|
Neighborhood: Rego Park
Price: $1,950
Size: 1 Bed, 1 Bath
Percentage Below: 27.27%
Prospective tenants can tour this newly renovated one-bedroom apartment that offers various modern finishes. The oversized kitchen includes stainless steel appliances, a dishwasher, and room for a small table. Renters can walk through the large living room and into the spacious bedroom with a closet. This unit also includes a modern bathroom with a tub. The cat-friendly building includes a laundry room and elevator, and it rests 14 minutes from the E, M, and R subway lines.
|
2. 23-74 32nd Street #2F
|
Neighborhood: Astoria
Price: $2,000
Size: 1 Bed, 1 Bath
Percentage Below: 30.24%
Those looking for an Astoria renting opportunity can consider this spacious and sun-filled one-bedroom. Renters will find an oversized open-concept kitchen and dining area that offers enough room for an at-home office space. The bedroom boasts a large floor plan as well, providing opportunities for additional furniture. Tenants will live five minutes from the N and W trains and sit near plenty of the neighborhood’s restaurants, bars, and shopping opportunities.
|
3. 13-68 Gipson Street #1B
|
Neighborhood: Far Rockaway
Price: $1,900
Size: 2 Bed, 1 Bath
Percentage Below: 27.27%
This two-bedroom apartment offers a competitive price and private living space. The unit rests on the first floor of a home, providing renters with plenty of solitude. In the windowed kitchen, tenants will appreciate stainless steel appliances. Tiled floors and recessed lighting run throughout the apartment. Prospective renters will not pay a broker’s fee as they will rent directly from the landlord. This property is also a seven-minute walk from the A train.
|
4. 99-21 67th Road #6E
|
Neighborhood: Forest Hills
Price: $1,750
Size: Studio, 1 Bath
Percentage Below: 30.00%
Single renters can move into this warm and welcoming studio apartment. With access to over 500 square feet of space, tenants can spread out to customize this unit with an at-home office or recreational area. The separate kitchen includes stainless steel appliances, a dishwasher, and plenty of cabinet space. Throughout the elevator building, tenants can access additional amenities such as a bike storage room, laundry room, and private courtyard. This building sits four minutes from the E, M, and R trains.
|
5. 37-11 9th Street #5
|
Neighborhood: Long Island City
Price: $2,300
Size: 2 Bed, 1 Bath
Percentage Below: 59.77%
This two-bedroom apartment offers smaller-sized bedrooms at a lower price than surrounding options in the neighborhood. Renters will use white appliances and dark cabinets in the windowed kitchen and can also incorporate an additional storage unit along the walls if needed. The bedrooms provide closet space, and hardwood floors run throughout the living and bedroom areas. Tenants could also include a dining table off of the kitchen space. This unit resides on the fourth floor of a rent-stabilized walk-up building that is only a four-minute walk to the 7, N, and W trains.
|
Methodology
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.
Not sure how much rent you can afford? Check out our Rent Calculator now to jumpstart your apartment search.
