What does this Long Island City page show?

It shows 260 apartments for rent in Long Island City, Queens, with a median rent of $4,795. It is a neighborhood page, so you can compare current options in this part of Queens instead of looking citywide.

How do 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments affect budget planning here?

They are the most common unit types in Long Island City, so the bedroom count will strongly shape your monthly budget. If you need more space, expect the rent to change along with the unit size and building amenities.

What should I check before applying to an apartment in Long Island City?

Confirm the full monthly cost, not just the asking rent. Fees, deposits, utilities, and broker fees can change what you actually pay at move-in and over the lease term.

How can Openigloo help me compare buildings in Long Island City?

Openigloo shows renter-first building signals, including reviews that can help you spot patterns in management, maintenance, and tenant experience before you apply.

Which nearby neighborhoods also show up in this search scope?

Hunters Point is the most active nearby neighborhood in this scope, followed by Jamaica Estates, Forest Hills, Sunnyside, and Rego Park. Comparing nearby Queens neighborhoods can help you balance rent, commute, and apartment size.

What factors can make an apartment in Long Island City feel more or less affordable?

Location within the neighborhood, building age, amenities, lease terms, and move-in fees can all change the total cost. Two apartments with similar asking rents can still cost very differently once you account for the full lease.

Apartments for rent in Long Island City

Long Island City has 1-bedrooms and 2-bedrooms most often, and this page currently shows 260 apartments for rent. That mix matters if you are comparing space and monthly budget, since unit size often shifts the rent and the overall move-in cost. The average building rating is 4.1/5 across 31 rated buildings. Average tenancy length is 11.3 months based on 35 relisted units, and the average rent increase is 0.0% based on 210 relisted units (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

Find 260 apartments for rent in Long Island City, Queens, with a median rent of $4,795. This page helps you compare current apartments and narrow by neighborhood details like bedroom mix and nearby areas in Queens. Openigloo helps you check renter-first signals before you apply, including building reviews and practical details that can affect move-in costs. In Long Island City, 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments are most common, so it helps to compare unit size, rent, and building feedback side by side.

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What to check when comparing apartments in Long Island City, Queens

Long Island City has 260 apartments for rent right now, with a median rent of $4,795.
1-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments are the most common, so budget planning should account for both unit size and monthly rent.
Check building reviews on Openigloo to look for patterns in maintenance, management, and move-in experience.
Compare the asking rent with total move-in costs, including fees, deposits, utilities, and any broker fee.
If you are choosing between nearby Queens neighborhoods, compare Long Island City with Hunters Point, Sunnyside, Forest Hills, Rego Park, and Jamaica Estates.

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Apartments for rent in Long Island City

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Long Island City·1 bed, 1 bath

25-01 Queens Plaza North #1802

$4,814

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Long Island City·1 bed, 1 bath

25-01 Queens Plaza North #1902

$4,834

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Hunters Point·1 bed, 1 bath

3.8(12)

42-20 24 Street #030E

$4,880

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Hunters Point·2 beds, 2 baths

3.8(12)

42-20 24 Street #005E

$4,907

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What to check when comparing apartments in Long Island City, Queens

Long Island City has 260 apartments for rent right now, with a median rent of $4,795.
1-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments are the most common, so budget planning should account for both unit size and monthly rent.
Check building reviews on Openigloo to look for patterns in maintenance, management, and move-in experience.
Compare the asking rent with total move-in costs, including fees, deposits, utilities, and any broker fee.
If you are choosing between nearby Queens neighborhoods, compare Long Island City with Hunters Point, Sunnyside, Forest Hills, Rego Park, and Jamaica Estates.