Queens is a popular borough with numerous neighborhoods and an impressive food scene. The borough boasts plenty of communities filled with restaurants and entertainment with lower rental prices than areas in Manhattan. Renters can find many Queens listings in March 2025 across popular neighborhoods like Astoria and Long Island City, which provide lower rents and quick commutes.
The median rent for a New York City apartment increased $4,295 this month. While winter shifts to spring this season, the peak rental season remains a couple of months away. As the market heats up, inventory and prices will increase. The following Queens listings under $2,470 in March 2025 offer stainless steel appliances, walk-in closets, and reduced broker fees.
Best Queens Listings in March 2025
1. 217 Burns Street #3FL
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Price: $2,400 Size: 1 Bed, 1 Bath Percentage Below: 14.29% Renters looking for a space with character can consider this one-bedroom apartment in March 2025. The living room includes two large windows and a curved wall with an exposed brick fireplace. Hardwood floors run throughout the unit and into the bedroom, complete with an oversized walk-in closet. The separate windowed kitchen includes mixed appliances, white cabinets, and room for additional storage. This unit resides on the top floor of a two-story home that has laundry in the unit. The building is a four-minute walk from the E and F trains. |
2. 603 Fairview Avenue #1A
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Price: $2,350 Size: 2 Bed, 1 Bath Percentage Below: 26.61% Roommates and those looking for two bedrooms can tour this Ridgewood apartment. The unit opens into the open-concept kitchen and living area with wooden cabinets and light hardwood floors. Each bedroom rests on opposite sides of the unit, providing privacy for roommates. The bedrooms offer built-in storage solutions, and one has a larger floor plan than the other. Renters can have pets in this building and will live six minutes from the M train. |
3. 94-16 34th Road #A6
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Price: $2,100 Size: 1 Bed, 1 Bath Percentage Below: 11.58% This one-bedroom apartment offers a two-year lease in March 2025. The open-concept kitchen and living room include stainless steel appliances, a dishwasher, and two windows. Renters will appreciate a king-size bedroom with plenty of closet space and room for additional furniture. Tenants can bring pets on a case-by-case basis. They’ll find several amenities like laundry facilities, a live-in super, and a well-maintained lobby throughout the building. This unit is a nine-minute walk from the 7 train. |
4. 36-14 165th Street #1H
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Price: $1,725 Size: Studio, 1 Bath Percentage Below: 37.27% Renters on a budget can consider this studio apartment with modern finishes. Priced below market rate, renters will find plenty of appealing features in this unit. The kitchen area includes stainless steel appliances and a dishwasher, and the rest of the apartment provides hardwood floors. This apartment receives plenty of natural light and includes multiple closets. This pre-war building includes laundry in the basement, and the owners accept pets on a case-by-case basis. The apartment offers a reduced broker fee, and tenants will live near the LIRR.
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5. 43-9 40th Street #5H
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Price: $2,470 Size: 1 Bed, 1 Bath Percentage Below: 36.26% Renters prioritizing a quick commute to Manhattan can tour this LIC listing that’s only three minutes from the 7. Inside the unit, renters will find a separate kitchen with a window, white appliances, and white cabinets. The unit receives plenty of natural light through numerous windows in the living room and bedroom. Tenants will also find plenty of closet space and hardwood floors. This apartment resides in an elevator building with a well-maintained lobby. Renters can have cats in the unit. |
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Released on a monthly basis, the RentHop Best Deal series aims to provide renters with useful market insights and a chance to identify rental gems currently available on the market. These listings are hand-selected by the team at RentHop based on a few factors, including layout, apartment size, features, and more importantly, price.
Note that, given the fast-paced nature of the rental market in New York, certain Queens listings may receive applications and be taken off within days on market. If you are interested in scheduling a showing or have further questions, please make sure to submit an inquiry via the inquiry submission form located on the listing page.
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