Queens - 1 Bedroom: $30 - 2 Bedroom: $32 Square Footage: - Neighborhood Average: 710 - Studio: 460 - 1 Bedroom: 720 - 2 Bedroom: 825 Average Rent: - Neighborhood Average: $1,875 - Studio: $1,500 - 1 Bedroom: $1,850 - 2 Bedroom: $2,100 2. WODSIDE Woodside is a thriving neighborhood with low crime rates, great schools, and inspiring cultural diversity. While still not as nightlife happy as neighborhoods like Astoria, Woodside does have a broader selection than its close neighbor, Sunnyside. Price Per Square Foot: - Neighborhood Average: $31 - Studio: $30 - 1 Bedroom: $27 - 2 Bedroom: $36 Square Footage: - Neighborhood Average: 830 - Studio: 400 - 1 Bedroom: 700 - 2 Bedroom: 835 Average Rent: - Neighborhood Average: $1,850 - Studio: $1,250 - 1 Bedroom: $1,650 - 2 Bedroom: $2,100 1. JAC KSON HEIGHTS Jackson Heights has a large selection of older housing options. Most of these co-ops in the historic district offer private gardens. Jackson Heights does have a vibrant nightlife scene, and has several trains that run through the neighborhood. Price Per Square Foot: - Neighborhood Average: $29 - Studio: $48 - 1 Bedroom: $24 - 2 Bedroom: $29 Square Footage: - Neighborhood Average: 900 - Studio: 350 - 1 Bedroom: 900 - 2 Bedroom: 900 Average Rent: - Neighborhood Average: $1,700 - Studio: $1,400 - 1 Bedroom: $1,700 - 2 Bedroom: $2,125 As you have probably noticed, if you are looking to save on rent, LIC is not for you—unless you are looking for a luxury deal. Astoria was once a neighborhood where you could catch an awesome deal, but due to the recent popularity of the neighborhood, it is becoming a more pricey pocket of the Queens landscape. Sunnyside is trailing behind Astoria in the categories of apartment price and size, and is poised to be neck-and-neck within the next few years. Both Woodside and Jackson Heights have a strong sense of community and historic value. Shopping for apartments in these areas will not break your bank. As the city population grows, so will the demand for apartment housing in these Queens neighborhoods. But no matter where you call home, western Queens is one of the more affordable neighborhoods with a thriving diversity. JULY 2014 | BOROMAG.COM | 47
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