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Low Income Apartments and Affordable Housing For Rent in Queens County, NY

Discover affordable housing in Queens County where there are 19+ housing opportunities based on income and household needs like accessible units for seniors or persons with disabilities. Find and apply to these low income apartments now.

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26-14 Jackson

26-14 Jackson Ave, New York City, New York 11101

bed Studio-2
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accessibility Accessible
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Corona Senior Residence

54-17 101st Street, New York City, New York 11368

bed Studio-1
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
accessibility Accessible
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Hanac Corona Gardens Apartments

5425 101ST ST, Queens, New York 11368

bed Studio-1
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
accessibility Accessible
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The Meridian at Locust Manor

127-10 Locust Manor Lane, New York City, New York 11434

bed Studio-3
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
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Ocean Bay Apartments

434 Beach 54th St, Far Rockaway, New York 11692

switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
accessibility Accessible
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The Eclipse at Locus Manor

126-30 Locust Manor Lane, New York City, New York 11434

bed 1-3
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
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Peter J. Striano Senior Residences

15555 Crossbay Blvd, Howard Beach, New York 11414

switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
accessibility Accessible
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Beach Channel Senior Residences

3411 Beach Channel Drive, Far Rockaway, New York 11691

bed 1
accessibility Accessible
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Beach Green Dunes II

45-19 Rockaway Beach Blvd, Far Rockaway, New York 11691

bed Studio-3
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
accessibility Accessible
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Shore View Apartments

9222 Holland Avenue, Queens, New York 11693

bed 2-3
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Oceanview

146 Beach 24th St, New York City, New York 11691

bed 1-2
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
payment Subsidized
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
payment Income Based
accessibility Accessible
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46-09 Eleventh Street Apartments

46-09 11th St, New York City, New York 11101

bed Studio-2
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
accessibility Accessible
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Immaculata Hall

9010 150th St, New York City, New York 11357

bed 1
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
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Beach Street Apartments Phase II

334 Beach St, New York City, New York 0

bed 1-3
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
accessibility Accessible
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Selfhelp K VII Apartments

137-139 45th Ave, New York City, New York 11355

bed Studio-1
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
accessibility Accessible
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Cypress Avenue Apartments

80-97 Cypress Ave, New York City, New York 11385

bed Studio-2
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
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The T Building

82-41 Parson Boulevard, New York City, New York 11432

bed Studio-3
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
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ALLEN BY THE BAY

22 LORETTA RD, Far Rockaway, New York 11691

payment Subsidized
elderly Senior
accessibility Accessible
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Bright Harp Family Estate

109 Sutphin Blvd, New York City, New York 11435

switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers

How To Identify Affordable Housing in Queens County, New York

Look for program and preference badges on affordable apartment listings. These badges can help you identify the types of low income housing each apartment offers and if you may be eligbile for rental assistance or reduced rents.

BadgeDescription
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Low income apartments with no or short waiting lists.
payment Subsidized
Low income housing where the rent is subsidized and the renter pays only a portion of total rent.
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
Apartments that accept Section 8 vouchers near you
elderly Senior
Rental housing for seniors who are 55 (or sometimes 62) and older.
payment Income Based
Affordable apartments where the rent paid is based on renter income.
accessibility Accessible
Meets Accessibilty Requirements of the Fair Housing Act, the ADA, or HUD policy.
accessible_forward Disability
Apartments for individuals or families with disabilities.
real_estate_agent Naturally Affordable
Naturally Occuring Affordable Housing - or NOAH - is any housing unit that offers affordable rent without participating in a rent subsidy program.

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Reported On February 23rd, 2024 by Nathan Brunet

The Hourly Wage Needed to Afford A Safe, Modest 2 Bed Apartment In Queens County, New York
$52.12/hour
$37.12 (+247%) more than New York minimum wage and $44.87 (+619%) more than the Federal minimum wage.
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What HUD offices serve Queens County, New York?

Public Housing Agencies operate federally assisted affordable housing programs at local levels on behalf of HUD. Notably, housing agencies are responsible for managing Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher, Public Housing, and Project-Based Voucher waiting lists within their jurisdiction.

New York City Housing Authority
Operates the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV), Public Housing, Veteran Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH), Mainstream Voucher programs for Queens County, New York.
New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development
Operates the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) programs for Queens County, New York.
New York State Homes and Community Renewal
Operates the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV), Family Self-Sufficiency, Homeownership programs for Queens County, New York.

Go to the New York Public Housing and Low-Income Apartments Waiting Lists page for openings near Queens County.

How many renters live in Queens County, New York?

The County of Queens County has people living in households.

There are renters living in renter households in this County. Renters make up 51.14 percent of the population living in Queens County.

What is the rental market like in Queens County, New York?

There are an estimated housing units in the Queens County area. Of these, units are rental homes, making up percent of the housing market. For every renter household in Queens County, New York, there are 1.04 rental units.

What is the vacancy rate for rentals in Queens County?

The rental vacancy rate in Queens County is 3 percent. This is a lower than average vacancy rate. When rental vacancy rates are low there are fewer available units. Rents tend to be higher as more people compete for scarce housing.

How many rental units are in Queens County for each bedroom size?

Occupied Rental Units by Size in Queens County
StudioOne-BedroomTwo-BedroomThree-BedroomFour+ Bedrooms
44,417159,403159,38886,96811,974
Occupied Rental Units by Size in Queens County

A large number of apartments in Queens County have two or fewer bedrooms. Seniors and young professionals especially may have more success finding an apartment that meets their needs.

How Much Is Rent in Queens County

Depending on size, the Fair Market Rent - HUDs measurement of the cost of an average housing unit - ranges from $2,529 to $3,959. FMRs are updated annually by HUD for every city and county nationwide.

Bed Size2026 Fair Market Rents
Studio$2,529
One BR$2,655
Two BR$2,910
Three BR$3,644
Four BR$3,959
2026 Fair Market Rents in Queens County, New York

How many units are rented at Fair Market Rent (FMR) in Queens County?

Renters with a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher must select a home that is at or below the area’s Fair Market Rent. Markets with a large share of units above FMR tend to have longer search times to find a qualified unit, while those with a large share of units below FMR tend to have more choices and shorter search times. The share below FMR can vary by size of unit, as shown in the table below.

These are the approximate number of units renting below the FMR in this market:

Unit SizeCount of Units Below FMRPercentage of Total Units Below FMR
Studio21,88449 percent
One BR59,64937 percent
Two BR40,92326 percent
Rental Units Below FMR in Queens County, New York

How many affordable rental units are in Queens County?

There are a variety of federal affordable housing programs serving households in Queens County, New York including the following:

Federal ProgramUnit Count
Low Income Housing Tax Credit
Public Housing
Section 8 Project-Based Rental Assistance
Mod Rehab Project-Based Rental Assistance
Section 236 Rental Assistance
Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly
Section 811 Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
Tracked Units by Federal Program in Queens County, New York

Rental units may be funded in part by multiple federal programs.

Income Based Apartments in Queens County, New York

Queens County features 1,623 income based apartments. Tenants of income based apartments typically pay no more than 30% of their income towards rent and utilities.

Low Rent Apartments in Queens County, New York

There are 1,425 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Queens County.

Housing Choice Vouchers in Queens County, New York

On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Queens County landlords $1,100 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $500 towards rent in Queens County.

The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Queens County, New York for a two-bedroom apartment is between $2,477 and $3,027.

Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.

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