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 February 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 $4,250 this month. During the last full month of winter, those brave enough to tour in the cold can still find appealing deals. However, renters must still remain vigilant when looking for an apartment due to limited inventory. The following Queens listings under $2,500 in February 2025 offer stainless steel appliances, laundry facilities, and walk-in closets.
Best Queens Listings in February 2025
1. 102-17 64th Road #4H
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Price: $2,500 Size: 1 Bed, 1 Bath Percentage Below: 10.71% This sizeable one-bedroom apartment in Forest Hills is an appealing option for singles or couples. The unit includes a large living room with French doors that open to a smaller side room. Renters can use this as a recreation room, home office, or extended living room space. In the kitchen, tenants will appreciate white appliances, a dishwasher, and plenty of counter space with room for bar stool seating. The bedroom comfortably accommodates a king-size bed, and the entire unit receives natural light through multiple windows. Tenants can access a laundry room and services from their live-in super throughout the building. This building is an eight-minute walk from the E, M, and R trains. |
2. 49-15 Skillman Avenue #2N
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Price: $2,150 Size: Studio, 1 Bath Percentage Below: 34.85% Studio renters will appreciate the spacious floorplan in this available unit. Tenants will walk into the apartment and find a separate kitchen to their right, complete with white appliances, wooden cabinets, and room for a small table and chairs. In the living space, they’ll have plenty of room for bedroom, living room, and home office furniture. Tenants can bring a pet on a case-by-case basis and access building amenities like an elevator, a live-in super, and a laundry room. Tenants will live four minutes from the 7 train. |
3. 24-28 83rd Street #1
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Price: $2,200 Size: 1 Bed, 1 Bath Percentage Below: 6.38% Renters who wish to avoid a large multi-unit building can consider this one-bedroom apartment on a tree-lined block in Jackson Heights. The unit includes modern finishes like recessed lighting and a tiled bathroom. In the kitchen, renters will appreciate stainless steel appliances, a dishwasher, and plenty of room for additional storage and seating. The oversized bedroom features space for multiple pieces of furniture and boasts a massive walk-in closet. Tenants can access laundry in the building and will live near the Q33 bus stop and a Citi Bike dock. |
4. 99-58 66th Avenue #6
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Price: $2,500 Size: 2 Bed, 1 Bath Percentage Below: 21.88% Roommates and small families can consider this two-bedroom with plenty of natural light in February 2025. The unit includes an oversized living room with three windows and hardwood floors, along with a separate kitchen that boasts white appliances. Each bedroom includes a closet, and renters could even use the smaller bedroom as an at-home office. Tenants can have a cat in this elevator building and will also receive a parking spot with the rental. This building also includes a laundry room, and it’s only a four-minute walk from the E, M, and R trains. |
5. 45-12 30th Avenue #3R
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Price: $2,500 Size: 1 Bed, 1 Bath Percentage Below: 16.67% Astoria renters have plenty of options to choose from in February 2025, including this modern one-bedroom apartment. The unit’s separate kitchen boasts modern stainless steel appliances, including a dishwasher. The entire unit receives plenty of natural light, and hardwood floors run through the living room and bedroom. Renters can access a laundry room in the basement, and they’ll live nine minutes from the E, M, and R trains. |
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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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