Most Affordable Neighborhoods in Queens, NY

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

Auburndale

Average Rent

$1,900/Month

Year-Over-Year Rent Change

0.9%

TransitScore® Rating

67/100

Units Available

1 Rentals

If you’re looking for a great, affordable neighborhood in Queens, Auburndale might be the perfect place! In the last year, prices have increased by 0.9%. Auburndale is near Cunningham Park, Fresh Meadows Place, and Little Bay Park.

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Hillcrest

Average Rent

$1,959/Month

TransitScore® Rating

76/100

Units Available

5 Rentals

Hillcrest is a top choice for budget-conscious renters for a variety of reasons. Residents enjoy convenient access to Queens Botanical Garden, Jamaica-179 Street, and St. John's University. The neighborhood is considered walkable with a WalkScore® of 87.

Forest Park

Average Rent

$1,975/Month

TransitScore® Rating

84/100

Units Available

4 Rentals

When you’re looking for a great Queens neighborhood on a budget, check out Forest Park. Forest Park is convenient to LaGuardia Community College, Forest Park - Brooklyn-Queens, and Super Stop & Shop Shopping Center. The community is walkable with a WalkScore® of 75.

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Pomonok

Average Rent

$2,048/Month

Units Available

2 Rentals

Pomonok is an affordable neighborhood in Queens with an average rent price of $2,048.

Ditmars Steinway

Average Rent

$2,088/Month

Year-Over-Year Rent Change

1%

TransitScore® Rating

76/100

Units Available

4 Rentals

If you’re looking for a great, affordable neighborhood in Queens, Ditmars Steinway might be the perfect place! In the last year, prices have increased by 1%. Ditmars Steinway is near Weill Cornell Medical College, Astoria Park, and Broadway (N Line).

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Belle Harbor

Average Rent

$2,450/Month

TransitScore® Rating

67/100

Units Available

4 Rentals

Belle Harbor is a top choice for budget-conscious renters for a variety of reasons. Residents enjoy convenient access to Broad Channel, Rockaway Community Park, and Canarsie Park. The neighborhood is considered walkable with a WalkScore® of 74.

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Southeast Queens

Average Rent

$2,568/Month

Year-Over-Year Rent Change

0.4%

TransitScore® Rating

83/100

Units Available

108 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.

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Central Queens

Average Rent

$2,641/Month

Year-Over-Year Rent Change

0.8%

TransitScore® Rating

88/100

Units Available

105 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.

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Northeast Queens

Average Rent

$2,712/Month

Year-Over-Year Rent Change

1.7%

TransitScore® Rating

78/100

Units Available

144 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.

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Arverne

Average Rent

$2,800/Month

TransitScore® Rating

71/100

Units Available

2 Rentals

When you’re looking for a great Queens neighborhood on a budget, check out Arverne. Arverne is convenient to Rockaway Community Park, Beach 60 Street, and Laguardia. The community is walkable with a WalkScore® of 70.

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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.