Living in Long Island City, New York

Monthly rent in USD ($). First-hand contracts come straight from the landlord or housing company. Second-hand contracts are sublets, and they usually cost more.

Within AffordWhere's New York dataset, a one-bedroom here averages about $3,700/month — roughly 3% above the city median, and mid-priced of the 10 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run $4,400 - $5,000/month and three-bedrooms $5,500 - $6,400/month on second-hand contracts. At 10 minutes to the center by metro, it sits closer to the center than most New York areas in the set. On safety it rates 4/5, among the lower-rated in the city. Based on its rent, commute, and the waterfront, modern, convenient tags, it may suit renters weighing rent against commute.

Weighing options? For cheaper rent, see Washington Heights. For a shorter commute, see Downtown Manhattan.

Rent figures reflect official statistics compiled January 2026. See data sources.

OpenStreetMap maps 21st Street as the nearest metro stop, Murray Playground as nearby green space and Trader Joe's as the nearest supermarket around the Long Island City reference point. A school and a pharmacy are also mapped within walking distance. It also shows a large number of cafés and restaurants mapped within about 700m of that point.

Amenity data from OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License (ODbL). The extracted amenity dataset is published under the same license.

How much is rent in Long Island City, New York?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Long Island City costs $3,400 - $4,000/month (second-hand contract) or $3,000 - $3,500/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from $4,400 - $5,000/month, and a 3-bedroom from $5,500 - $6,400/month.

Is Long Island City safe for expats?

Long Island City has a safety rating of 4/5 (Safe) on our scale. That is one of the higher ratings on the 1-5 scale; as always, check specific streets and visit at different times before signing a lease.

How long is the commute from Long Island City to New York center?

The commute from Long Island City to New York city center takes approximately 10 minutes by metro.

What is Long Island City like to live in?

Waterfront Queens neighborhood with quick Manhattan access. Modern high-rises, art galleries, and river views. In our data it is tagged as waterfront, modern, convenient.