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Budget apartments for rent in Long Island City, New York City

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Published on September 18, 2019
Budget apartments for rent in Long Island City, New York City42nd Road. | Photo: Zummper

Apartment hunting on a budget can be frustrating. So what does a cheap rent on a rental in Long Island City look like these days — and what might you get for your money?

According to Walk Score's assessment, the neighborhood is friendly for those on foot, is bikeable and has excellent transit. It also features median rents for a one bedroom that hover around $3,346, compared to a $2,925 one-bedroom median for New York City as a whole.

A look at local listings in Long Island City via rental sites Zumper and Apartment Guide offers an overview of what price-conscious apartment seekers can expect to find in this New York City neighborhood.

Take a look at the cheapest listings available right now, below. (Note: Prices and availability are subject to change.)

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21-07 41st Ave.

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

This one-bedroom, one-bathroom rental, situated at 21-07 41st Ave., is listed for $1,850/month.

Neither cats nor dogs are permitted. Be prepared for a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.

(See the complete listing here.)

27th Street

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Then there's this 475-square-foot apartment at 27th Street, listed at $2,210/month.

The unit has hardwood flooring, a walk-in closet and a dishwasher. This rental is cat-friendly. Building amenities include garage parking and on-site laundry. Be prepared for a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.

(See the listing here.)

13-33 Jackson Ave.

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

This studio apartment, situated at 13-33 Jackson Ave., is listed for $2,310/month.

You can expect a walk-in closet, hardwood flooring and a dishwasher in the apartment. For those with furry friends in tow, this property is pet-friendly. Building amenities include on-site laundry, garage parking and secured entry. There's no leasing fee required for this rental.

(See the listing here.)

42nd Road

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And here's a studio apartment at 42nd Road, which is going for $2,360/month.

Amenities offered in the building include secured entry and garage parking. You can also expect a walk-in closet, a dishwasher and hardwood flooring in the apartment. Pet owners, take heed: This property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. The rental doesn't require a leasing fee.

(Check out the listing here.)


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