QUEENS, NY -- New York City is expensive as it is, and while some can afford the luxurious waterfront penthouse with skyline views - most of us are just trying to pay rent on time.
But living the city's best borough (Queens, obviously) doesn't have to break the bank. Check out Patch's weekly roundup of apartments renting for less than $2,000 per month on Realtor.com.
1665 Cornelia St., Unit 4A
Neighborhood: Ridgewood
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Bedrooms: 1
Highlights: This private bedroom in a co-living home comes fully furnished down to its linens and towels. You'll have to share the rest of the space, though, with typically 1-2 others per bathroom and 2-4 others per kitchen. Your membership also comes with complimentary weekly cleanings of the shared spaces and access to shared cleaning and cooking supplies. Oh,and there's no broker's fee.
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Bedrooms: 1
Highlights: Another co-living bedroom, this room comes fully furnished - mattress and all - along with access to a backyard deck.
Cost: $1,500/month
32-20 32nd St., Unit 3
Neighborhood: Astoria
Bedrooms: 1
Cost: $1,895/month
36-36 215th Place
Neighborhood: Bayside
Bedrooms: 2 (!!!)
Highlights: Balconies on front and back of the apartment. Located on a quiet tree-lined street. Did we mention it has two bedrooms?
Cost: $1,950/month
141-03 79 Ave., Unit 1K
Neighborhood: Kew Gardens
Bedrooms: 1
Highlights: Walking distance to E and F trains, 15-minute commute into Manhattan
Cost: $1,750/month
40-66 Ithaca St.
Neighborhood: Elmhurst
Bedrooms: 1
Highlights: Okay, so this is another private room in a shared apartment, but it does come fully furnished. This luxury apartment has a renovated, gourmet kitchen and is just a few minutes from the 7, M and R trains, making it a 20-minute commute from Manhattan.
Cost: $1,200/month
106-14 Rockaway Blvd.
Neighborhood: Far Rockaway
Bedrooms: 1
Highlights: Renovated with new appliances, central heat, air conditioning, secured private entry.
Cost: $1,600/month
141-05 Pershing Crescent
Neighborhood: Briarwood
Bedrooms: 0
Highlights: Hardwood floors, walk-in closet, queen-sized bed included.
Cost: $1,400/month
105-40 130th St., Unit 1ER
Neighborhood: Richmond Hill
Bedrooms: 1
Cost: $1,700/month
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