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

Long Island City is a Queens neighborhood with a mix of newer rental buildings and transit access that draws a lot of apartment search activity. In this snapshot, Long Island City appears with 36 active listings in the trending-neighborhood data, while Hunters Point shows even more inventory nearby. When you compare units here, pay close attention to the building’s rent-stabilized status, asking rent, and any fees or lease rules tied to move-in.

This page shows 41 active rent-stabilized, top-rated apartments in Long Island City, Queens. The median rent across this scope is $4,238, so it helps to compare each listing against your budget and the building’s lease terms. Rent-stabilized can mean regulated rent increases and renewal protections, while top-rated reflects building review scores on OpenIgloo. Confirm the exact rent, any fees, and whether the unit’s rules match what you need before you apply.

• What to expect: 41 active listings in Long Island City within this rent-stabilized, top-rated scope.
• Budget check: the median rent is $4,238, so compare asking rent against your target before you tour.
• Verify the unit’s status: confirm the apartment is rent-stabilized and ask how renewals and increases are handled.
• Check building-specific terms: OpenIgloo’s top-rated label is about review scores, not a guarantee of lease terms or condition.
• Watch for extra costs: ask about application fees, move-in charges, and any required deposits before submitting paperwork.