Studio Apartments for Rent in Long Island City Under $5,000
As of July 1, 2026, Rentomatics tracks 135 studios for rent in Long Island City under $5,000/month, starting at $3,000/month. Listings are aggregated from StreetEasy, Craigslist, Nooklyn, Zumper, and CityRealty and refreshed every 3 hours.
LIC has seen massive development with luxury high-rises, waterfront parks, and Manhattan skyline views. It's one of the closest Queens neighborhoods to Manhattan (just one stop on the 7 train). Rent reflects its convenience.
135 listings available — updated July 1, 2026, refreshed every 3 hours
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Frequently asked
How many studios are available in Long Island City right now?
As of July 1, 2026, Rentomatics tracks 135 studios for rent in Long Island City under $5,000/month. Listings refresh every 3 hours from StreetEasy, Craigslist, Nooklyn, Zumper, CityRealty, and more.
What is the rent for a studio in Long Island City?
Among current Rentomatics listings, studios in Long Island City start at $3,000/month, with an average of $3,796 and a median of $3,775/month. Prices reflect 135 active listings updated July 1, 2026.
How often are Rentomatics listings updated?
Rentomatics refreshes listings every 3 hours by scraping StreetEasy, Craigslist, Nooklyn, Zumper, CityRealty, Compass, Douglas Elliman, and OpenIgloo. Stale listings are removed within 5 days of last sighting.
Does Rentomatics show broker fees?
Yes. Every Rentomatics listing displays whether a broker fee applies, and users can filter to show only no-fee apartments. Broker fee status is inferred from listing source metadata when not explicitly provided.
What is Long Island City like?
LIC has seen massive development with luxury high-rises, waterfront parks, and Manhattan skyline views. It's one of the closest Queens neighborhoods to Manhattan (just one stop on the 7 train). Rent reflects its convenience.