What Are The Best Neighborhoods For Renters In Queens?

While you’ll need Queens Renters Insurance regardless of where you live, there are places you might prefer to look for an apartment.  The best neighborhoods for renters in Queens is a subjective question, but we’ve dug through to find some of the best options for you.  Take a look, maybe you already live in one!

You want safety.  You want easy access to the things you need.  You want to make sure that the neighborhood isn’t about to change for the worse.  So what are the best areas of Queens to rent in? And can you find affordable apartments there?

Astoria

Home to urban professionals who need an affordable (by NYC standard) home that gives them easy access to their jobs in Midtown, Astoria has long been a prestigious address.  Apartments are available in this area, though they tend to go quickly.  See our post on finding apartments in NYC without a broker for some tips on how to search.  You might find one in an apartment building, or you might get lucky and find a condo or co-op that someone is holding for rental.  You’ll probably be able to get away with spending under $1,800 a month without too much trouble, though you could certainly spend more if you’re of a mind to do so.

Getting into the city is easy, you’re looking at a maximum of about twenty minutes on the subway.  That’s fortunate, because having a car in Astoria is not a good plan.  Limited parking makes it difficult and frustrating.  Besides, who wants to spend 45 minutes (best case, realistically it’s well over an hour) driving, a half hour on each end looking for parking, and then walking to the office?  You have about a hundred other things you could do with that time.  Walking from the subway is safe.

Jamaica Estates

Some people are put off by the more urban nature of Astoria, and would rather have a little bit of open space and more privacy.  If that’s you, you might want to consider Jamaica Estates.  It’s got a more suburban feel, and it’s characterized by older single-family homes.  Young professionals flock here, as well, but generally the ones on the higher end of the income scale – it’s more expensive to live here.  Just about anywhere in the city, you can safely assume that you’ll trade money for more space. It’s just a fact of life living here.

Jamaica Estates is also known for good private schools, so if you’re raising a family here that’s something to consider, as well.  Even though you live a bit farther out, you’re still in a great position to use the F train.  Parking is a little easier to come by here, but it’s still Queens.

Long Island City

An up and coming area, you’ll find everything you love about NYC in Long Island City.  art galleries, restaurants, night life, and everything else you could possibly want are within an easy stroll.  The 7 train will keep you close if you do need to get across the river for something.  You can rent an apartment, or even rent a brownstone or a condo.  Most apartment buildings are smaller here, and you’ll find interesting architectural details throughout most of them.  Well-maintained apartments with responsive landlords are the norm here.  On the other hand, small buildings often means small apartments, so be wary of how much personal property you bring.  And don’t forget to make notes of that personal property, just in case you need your Long Island City Renters Insurance.

These are some of the better neighborhoods in Queens to live in, but there are plenty of other great places to live, as well.  Now that you know about the best neighborhoods for renters in Queens, make sure to do your research, and then when you find the perfect home for your family be ready to jump on it quickly.  Your landlord will also expect you to have insurance, so just call (800)892-4308 or click to get covered - whether you need Queens renters insurance quotes online or coverage anywhere else!

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