Most Affordable Neighborhoods in Queens, NY

Some of the cheapest neighborhoods in Queens are Lindenwood, Hillcrest, and Forest Park. These neighborhoods offer some of the lowest rent prices in Queens, making them ideal for renters on a budget.

Lindenwood

Average Rent

$1,900/Month

TransitScore® Rating

72/100

Units Available

1 Rentals

When you’re looking for a great Queens neighborhood on a budget, check out Lindenwood. Lindenwood is convenient to Linden Playground, Fresh Creek Park, and Highland Park and Ridgewood Reservoir. The community is walkable with a WalkScore® of 77.

Hillcrest

Average Rent

$2,025/Month

TransitScore® Rating

76/100

Units Available

4 Rentals

Hillcrest is an affordable neighborhood in Queens with an average rent price of $2,025. Hillcrest provides easy access to Parsons Boulevard, Utopia Center, and Electchester Shopping Center. It’s a walkable neighborhood with a WalkScore® of 87.

Forest Park

Average Rent

$2,075/Month

Units Available

4 Rentals

If you’re looking for a great, affordable neighborhood in Queens, Forest Park might be the perfect place!

Pomonok

Average Rent

$2,200/Month

Units Available

1 Rentals

Pomonok is a top choice for budget-conscious renters for a variety of reasons.

Ditmars Steinway

Average Rent

$2,332/Month

Year-Over-Year Rent Change

0.9%

TransitScore® Rating

76/100

Units Available

6 Rentals

When you’re looking for a great Queens neighborhood on a budget, check out Ditmars Steinway. Rent prices have increased by 0.9%. Ditmars Steinway is convenient to Randall's Island Park, Astoria-Ditmars Boulevard, and LaGuardia Community College. The community is walkable with a WalkScore® of 89.

Central Queens

Average Rent

$2,399/Month

Year-Over-Year Rent Change

2.5%

TransitScore® Rating

86/100

Units Available

126 Rentals

Central Queens is a large area filled with smaller neighborhoods, including Elmhurst, Corona, Flushing, and Maspeth. This area boasts excellent transportation options, ensuring easy access to Manhattan and other parts of New York City. Additionally, parks like Flushing Meadows Corona Park and Rockaway Beach provide residents with ample outdoor activities.

Belle Harbor

Average Rent

$2,417/Month

TransitScore® Rating

67/100

Units Available

3 Rentals

Belle Harbor is an affordable neighborhood in Queens with an average rent price of $2,417. Belle Harbor provides easy access to Gateway NRA - Jamaica Bay Unit, John F Kennedy International, and York College. It’s a walkable neighborhood with a WalkScore® of 74.

Southeast Queens

Average Rent

$2,608/Month

Year-Over-Year Rent Change

2%

TransitScore® Rating

69/100

Units Available

99 Rentals

Southeast Queens begins along Jamaica Bay and stretches north toward Queens. The area’s charming neighborhoods provide a suburban feel, but residents enjoy easy access to destinations like Manhattan and JFK Airport. The area is home to several parks, perfect for weekend picnics and recreational activities.

Northeast Queens

Average Rent

$2,643/Month

Year-Over-Year Rent Change

1.6%

TransitScore® Rating

78/100

Units Available

153 Rentals

Located along the East River, Northeast Queens provides a peaceful environment ideal for those seeking tranquility without straying too far from the city's buzz. Northeast Queens contains several popular neighborhoods, including Bayside, Kew Gardens Hills, and Murray Hill. This part of Queens is known for its top-ranking schools and community amenities.

Kew Garden Hills

Average Rent

$3,084/Month

Year-Over-Year Rent Change

1%

TransitScore® Rating

75/100

Units Available

41 Rentals

If you’re looking for a great, affordable neighborhood in Queens, Kew Garden Hills might be the perfect place! In the last year, prices have increased by 1%. Kew Garden Hills is near Briarwood-Van Wyck Boulevard, Utopia Center, and Queensborough Comm. Coll..

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Methodology

Transit Score measures access to public transit. Scores range from 0 (minimal transit) to 100 (rider’s paradise). Learn more about the Transit Score methodology. Rental data is sourced from CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As a leading authority in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar performs in-depth research to build and sustain an extensive database of commercial real estate insights.

We've combined this data with public records to provide the most current rental information available.