Rent-stabilized 1-bedroom apartments for rent in top rated buildings in Long Island City
Long Island City has 1-bedrooms and 2-bedrooms as the most common bedroom types, and this page shows 14 apartments for rent in the neighborhood. For 1-bedroom renters, that mix can help you compare unit size against the wider local market. Long Island City has an average building rating of 4.1/5 across 33 rated buildings, an average tenancy length of 11.3 months based on 33 relisted units, and an average rent increase of 2.4% based on 204 relisted units (building-level trends; individual units can differ)
This page covers 14 rent-stabilized 1-bedroom apartments for rent in top rated buildings in Long Island City, Queens. Use it to compare options by rent, building quality, and lease protections in one neighborhood. Openigloo helps you screen buildings with renter-first signals like reviews and building-level trends. Rent-stabilized means regulated rent increases and renewal protections, while top rated reflects stronger review scores on Openigloo, so it still pays to confirm the unit, lease terms, and any fees before you apply.
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What to check before for 1-bedroom top rated, rent-stabilized apartments in Long Island City, Queens
- Expect a 1-bedroom search where the median rent is $4,877, so budget around that range and compare each unit against its full monthly cost.
- Rent-stabilized apartments can come with regulated increases and renewal protections, but you should still read the lease carefully.
- Top rated buildings on Openigloo are based on review scores, not location, so check whether the individual unit matches the building’s rating.
- For a 1-bedroom, weigh how the bedroom size, living area, and storage fit your setup before you submit an application.
- Ask about broker fees, deposits, utilities, and any move-in charges, since those can change the real monthly cost.
