Rent-Stabilized Apartments in Long Island City

Long Island City is a Queens neighborhood with a mix of new rentals and older stock, and it often draws renters who want transit access and a shorter commute into Manhattan. On this page, you are looking specifically at rent-stabilized apartments in Long Island City, so it is worth checking the exact unit status, lease terms, and any charges beyond the advertised rent.

This page shows 71 rent-stabilized apartments in Long Island City, Queens, with a median rent of $4,449. Rent-stabilized homes are regulated, which can affect how much rent may increase and what renewal protections apply. Use the listing details to confirm the current rent, lease terms, and any required documents before you apply. Even in a rent-stabilized unit, building rules, fees, and vacancy terms can still vary.

• What to expect: 71 active rent-stabilized listings in Long Island City, Queens.
• Budget planning: the median rent is $4,449, so compare that with your target monthly range before you start touring.
• What to confirm before you apply: ask how the unit is regulated and whether the current rent, renewal terms, and increase rules are documented.
• Fees or restrictions to watch: rent-stabilized does not remove broker fees, application fees, deposits, or move-in charges if the building still charges them.
• Lease details matter: check the lease length, renewal process, and whether any concessions or extras change the effective monthly cost.