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The cheapest apartments for rent in Long Island City, New York City

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Published on November 06, 2019
The cheapest apartments for rent in Long Island City, New York City5B 27th St. | Photos: Zumper

According to rental site Zumper, median rents for a one-bedroom in Long Island City are hovering around $3,392, compared to a $2,725 one-bedroom median for New York City as a whole.

So how does the low-end pricing on a Long Island City rental look these days — and what might you get for your money?

We took a look at local listings from Zumper and Apartment Guide to find out what price-conscious apartment seekers can expect to find in the neighborhood, which, according to Walk Score ratings, is somewhat walkable, is bikeable and boasts excellent transit options.

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

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35-35 Crescent St.

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Photo: Zumper

This one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment, situated at 35-35 Crescent St., is listed for $1,750/month for its 700 square feet.

The unit comes with high ceilings, central heating, a walk-in closet and hardwood flooring. The building features on-site management. Neither cats nor dogs are welcome. Look out for a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.

(See the complete listing here.)

47 Center Blvd.

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Then there's this 547-square-foot apartment at 47 Center Blvd., listed at $2,295/month.

You can expect to see a walk-in closet, hardwood flooring and a dishwasher in the apartment. Building amenities include on-site laundry and garage parking. Pet lovers are in luck: This rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. The rental doesn't require a leasing fee.

(See the listing here.)

5B 27th St.

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Check out this 475-square-foot studio apartment at 5B 27th St., listed at $2,210/month.

When it comes to building amenities, expect garage parking and on-site laundry. The listing also promises a dishwasher, hardwood flooring and a walk-in closet in the unit. This listing is cat-friendly. Expect a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.

(Here's the listing.)

13-33 Jackson Ave.

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

And here's a studio apartment at 13-33 Jackson Ave., which is going for $2,310/month.

The building features on-site laundry and garage parking. The listing also promises hardwood flooring, a walk-in closet and a dishwasher in the apartment. Pet lovers are in luck: This rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. Future tenants needn't worry about a leasing fee.

(Check out the listing here.)


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