Average rent in Astoria, Queens
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| Beds | Budget (10th) | Median | High-end (90th) | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,000 | $2,690 | $3,498 | 313 |
| 1 Bedroom | $2,401 | $3,100 | $3,800 | 1,212 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,950 | $4,200 | $5,775 | 927 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $3,450 | $4,200 | $5,350 | 274 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $4,000 | $5,000 | $7,500 | 21 |
Apartments for rent in Astoria
The newest listings in Astoria from StreetEasy, NYBits, LeaseBreak and others. Each one opens on the site that posted it.
Features reported in listings
- Dishwasher
- Elevator
- Laundry in building
- Private outdoor space
- Air conditioning
- Building gym
- Doorman
- In-unit laundry
- Listings indicating some pets are allowed
Reported apartment size
- studio
- 1 bedroom
- 2 bedroom
- 3 bedroom
DHCR-listed buildings with tracked listings
30 indexable building pages have a listing address matched to the DHCR building registry. A building match does not confirm the status of any apartment in it.
Showing the 5 linked buildings with the most listing history.
Based on Leaseswap listings tracked during the last 6 months. Feature shares count explicit affirmative reports over all tracked listings; a missing detail is unknown, not a negative. Apartment size is based on listings that report square footage. Updated September 29, 2026.
Astoria’s housing pattern varies by block. NYC City Planning’s Astoria rezoning describes two- and three-story row houses and semi-detached buildings as common north of the Grand Central Parkway, while larger prewar apartments are more common to the south; all housing forms appear across its study area. Use the report’s mapped geography when comparing a listing with its neighborhood label. Astoria Park occupies the East River shore, with the Hell Gate Bridge to the north and the Robert F. Kennedy Bridge to the south. NYC’s preservation report traces the park’s development and describes the pool and play center as part of its civic landscape. The park offers a useful point of orientation, but a building near the water will have a different immediate setting from one near a retail avenue or cultural destination.
The Museum of the Moving Image occupies the former Astoria Studio complex. Nearby, the Noguchi Museum presents Isamu Noguchi’s work in a building and sculpture garden designed by the artist. These sites give Astoria a notable concentration of cultural places, each with a distinct setting. Queens Public Library lists branches on Astoria Boulevard and Broadway, and the community board identifies Steinway Street and other commercial districts as local corridors. Those landmarks can help compare parts of the neighborhood, but do not establish what a specific apartment is like.
For an apartment search, check the actual building and unit rather than relying on a landmark’s proximity. Ask what shared spaces and services are included, inspect the unit’s windows, ventilation, storage, and visible maintenance, and listen indoors if it faces a busy street. Walk the route from the address to the park, library, or commercial avenue you expect to use. These steps can distinguish the immediate setting around a home from Astoria’s broader waterfront and cultural identity.
These block contexts vary: housing and street activity change around the waterfront, cultural sites, library, and shopping corridor. Comparing the specific block and the unit itself gives a more useful picture than treating Astoria as one uniform landscape.
Sources: Queens Community Board 1, Overview, NYC Department of City Planning, Astoria Rezoning, NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission, Astoria Pool and Play Center Report, NYC Parks, Astoria Park, Queens Public Library, Locations, Museum of the Moving Image, About, The Noguchi Museum, Visit
A one-bedroom apartment in Astoria is 7% above the Queens median for that apartment type.
Common questions
- What landmarks help orient an Astoria search?
- Astoria Park, the Museum of the Moving Image, the Noguchi Museum, and Steinway Street are documented neighborhood reference points.
- What should I inspect during a showing?
- Check the unit’s windows, ventilation, storage, and visible maintenance; if it faces a busy street, listen indoors and walk the route to nearby destinations.
- Which apartment features are reported in Astoria?
- Across Astoria's 2,762 tracked listings, the most commonly reported features are: Dishwasher was reported in 1,912 of 2,762 tracked listings (69%). Elevator was reported in 1,771 of 2,762 tracked listings (64%). Laundry in building was reported in 1,703 of 2,762 tracked listings (62%). These counts include explicit affirmative reports; listings without a mention are unknown, not negative.
- What is the median rent for a studio apartment in Astoria?
- The median asking rent for a studio apartment in Astoria, Queens is $2,690 per month, based on 313 listings from public rental listings Leaseswap tracks on StreetEasy, NYBits, LeaseBreak and others over the last 6 months. Updated September 2026. That is 0% below the Queens median of $2,700 for the same apartment size.
- What is the median rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Astoria?
- The median asking rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Astoria, Queens is $3,100 per month, based on 1,212 listings from public rental listings Leaseswap tracks on StreetEasy, NYBits, LeaseBreak and others over the last 6 months. Updated September 2026. That is 7% above the Queens median of $2,895 for the same apartment size.
- What is the median rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Astoria?
- The median asking rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Astoria, Queens is $4,200 per month, based on 927 listings from public rental listings Leaseswap tracks on StreetEasy, NYBits, LeaseBreak and others over the last 6 months. Updated September 2026. That is 20% above the Queens median of $3,500 for the same apartment size.
- What is the median rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Astoria?
- The median asking rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Astoria, Queens is $4,200 per month, based on 274 listings from public rental listings Leaseswap tracks on StreetEasy, NYBits, LeaseBreak and others over the last 6 months. Updated September 2026. That is 8% above the Queens median of $3,900 for the same apartment size.
- What is the median rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Astoria?
- The median asking rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Astoria, Queens is $5,000 per month, based on 21 listings from public rental listings Leaseswap tracks on StreetEasy, NYBits, LeaseBreak and others over the last 6 months. Updated September 2026. That is 11% above the Queens median of $4,500 for the same apartment size.
- How do I find apartments in Astoria?
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