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The most affordable apartments for rent in Long Island City, New York

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Published on May 27, 2020
The most affordable apartments for rent in Long Island City, New York 42nd Road. | Photo: Zumper

Long Island City is extremely walkable, is convenient for biking and is a haven for transit riders, according to Walk Score's rating system.

So what does the low-end rent on a rental in Long Island City look like these days — and what might you get for the price?

We took a look at local listings in Long Island City via rental sites Zumper and Apartment Guide to find out what price-conscious apartment seekers can expect to find in this New York neighborhood.

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

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31-70 31st St.

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Photo: Zumper

Listed at $2,350/month, this 650-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment, located at 31-70 31st St., is 38.3% less than the $3,234/month median rent for a one bedroom in Long Island City.

Amenities offered in the building include garage parking, on-site laundry and an elevator. You'll also find a dishwasher, hardwood flooring and both air conditioning and central heating in the apartment. Neither cats nor dogs are allowed. Expect a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.

(See the complete listing here.)

13-33 Jackson Ave.

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Photo: Zumper

Here's a studio apartment at 13-33 Jackson Ave., which, at 500 square feet, is going for $2,375/month.

Amenities offered in the building include on-site laundry and garage parking. The unit also comes with hardwood flooring, a dishwasher and a walk-in closet. For those with furry friends in tow, this property is pet-friendly. There's no leasing fee required for this rental.

(See the full listing here.)

43-41 Crescent St.

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Photo: Zumper

Then there's this 495-square-foot apartment at 43-41 Crescent St., listed at $2,425/month.

In the unit, which comes furnished, look for hardwood flooring, a walk-in closet and a dishwasher. Good news for animal lovers: This property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. The building features garage parking. There isn't a leasing fee associated with this rental.

(See the listing here.)

42nd Road

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Check out this studio apartment at 42nd Road, also listed at $2,425/month.

The building includes garage parking. You can also expect to see a dishwasher, hardwood flooring and a walk-in closet 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.

(Here's the listing.)

24-27 Jackson Ave.

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Photo: Zumper

This studio apartment, situated at 24-27 Jackson Ave., is listed for $2,475/month for its 525 square feet.

You can expect to see a dishwasher, hardwood flooring and a walk-in closet in the apartment. Pet owners, take heed: This rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. The building features garage parking. There's no leasing fee required for this rental.

(See the listing here.)


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