Housing costs got you down? Though apartment hunting can be frustrating, there are deals to be had. 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, the neighborhood is extremely walkable, is very bikeable and is a haven for transit riders. It also features median rents for a one bedroom that hover around $3,187, compared to a $2,750 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 paints a picture 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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Steinway Street and 36th Avenue
Listed at $1,975/month, this 700-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment, located at Steinway Street and 36th Avenue, is 38.0% less than the $3,187/month median rent for a one bedroom in Long Island City.
The building includes on-site laundry; in the unit, you'll find a dishwasher and central heating. Pet lovers are in luck: This rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. The listing specifies a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.
(See the complete listing here.)
2218 Jackson Ave.
Here's a studio condo at 2218 Jackson Ave., which is going for $2,220/month.
The building offers garage parking. You can also expect to find hardwood flooring, a walk-in closet and a dishwasher in the unit. Pet lovers are in luck: This rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. There's no leasing fee required for this rental.
(See the full listing here.)
31st Street and 37th Avenue
Then there's this apartment with one bedroom and one bathroom at 31st Street and 37th Avenue, listed at $2,233/month.
The unit includes a dishwasher, hardwood flooring, stainless steel appliances and a walk-in closet. Pets are not welcome. There is an elevator in the building. The listing specifies a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.
(See the listing here.)
31st and Broadway streets
Check out this 700-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment at 31st and Broadway streets, listed at $2,250/month.
The building features an elevator, on-site laundry and garage parking. The apartment also features a dishwasher and hardwood flooring. Pets are not allowed. Look out for a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.
(Here's the listing.)
517 46th Ave.
Lastly, here's a studio apartment at 517 46th Ave., which is going for $2,310/month.
The building includes garage parking. In the unit, you'll find a dishwasher, a walk-in closet and hardwood flooring. Pet lovers are in luck: This rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. The rental doesn't require a leasing fee.
(Check out the listing here.)
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