Top-Rated Apartments in Long Island City, Queens

Long Island City is a Queens neighborhood with a large rental market and a mix of newer towers and established buildings. It often overlaps with Hunters Point in apartment searches, so renters should compare inventory, building rules, and total cost across both areas before applying.

This page shows 70 top-rated apartments in Long Island City, Queens, with a median rent of $4,356. “Top-rated” refers to building review scores on OpenIgloo, so it helps narrow your search to homes with stronger renter feedback. Use the rating as a starting point, not the whole picture. Compare rent against the unit size, check lease terms and move-in costs, and confirm any building rules that could affect your budget or timing.

• What to expect: 70 active listings in Long Island City, with a median rent of $4,356.
• What top-rated means: buildings with stronger review scores on OpenIgloo, not a guarantee of a problem-free lease.
• What to confirm before you apply: total move-in costs, lease length, and whether the unit’s amenities are included in rent.
• What to watch: fees for application, security, amenity access, or broker involvement can change the true monthly cost.
• Neighborhood context: Hunters Point is the most active nearby sub-area in this scope, so compare listings across both Long Island City and Hunters Point.