1-Bedroom Rent-Stabilized, Top-Rated Apartments in Long Island City

Long Island City is a Queens neighborhood with a mix of newer and older rental stock, and Hunters Point is a nearby sub-area that often shows up in apartment searches. For a 1-bedroom here, it helps to compare building quality, commute access, and whether the rent fits your budget against the current median.

This page shows 21 active 1-bedroom rentals in Long Island City, Queens that are listed as rent-stabilized and top-rated on OpenIgloo. The median rent is $4,360 as of 2026-05-05. For a 1-bedroom, compare the asking rent against the median and check how the unit’s layout, storage, and kitchen setup fit your day-to-day needs. With rent-stabilized listings, confirm the current lease terms and renewal details before you apply.

• What to expect: 1-bedroom listings here are spread across Long Island City and nearby Queens areas in this search scope, with Hunters Point showing the highest active count in the latest snapshot.
• Budget planning: compare each listing’s asking rent with the $4,360 median to see whether it is above or below the current local snapshot.
• What to confirm before applying: ask whether the unit is actually rent-stabilized and request the current lease rider or rent history if available.
• Top-rated means the building or listing has higher OpenIgloo review scores, but you should still check maintenance history, noise, and package or elevator access.
• Fees or restrictions to watch: rent-stabilized units can still have move-in costs, broker fees, and lease rules, so verify the full upfront amount before signing.