Long Island City

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Long Island City, NY

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In LIC, it's all about the view

Artistic Industrial Skyline Views Riverside Convenient Commuter Walkable Mass Transit Bicycle-Friendly

Just one subway stop from Midtown Manhattan and the Upper East Side, Long Island City sits along the East River with spectacular views of the city skyline. Since it once served as a manufacturing hub, a variety of former industrial buildings now house historic lofts. Luxury condos also dominate the landscape, along with a smattering of low-rise apartment buildings and single-family houses, providing a unique mix of architecture to suit any renter’s lifestyle. Living in this Queens neighborhood will put you close to not only Manhattan, but also trendy neighborhoods like Williamsburg in Brooklyn.

If you're planning to move to Long Island City, you might be wondering what the cost of living is, and how it compares to the rest of New York. Like much of NYC, the cost of living in Long Island City is high — roughly 80 percent higher than the national average. Those fantastic views and being less than 10 minutes from Manhattan by subway come at a cost. Rents have climbed in recent years, with a one-bedroom apartment averaging $2,234. However, that’s still cheaper than many locations in Manhattan, and you get those stunning views from gorgeous waterfront parks.

If you enjoy art, Long Island City’s art community is legendary. MoMa P.S. 1, which is affiliated with the Museum of Modern Art, is the oldest and second-largest non-profit center dedicated to contemporary art in the nation. For those who enjoy dining out, Long Island City won’t disappoint with its countless unique restaurants, bars, and coffeehouses.

Explorar la ciudad

MoMA PS1 is one of the nation’s oldest and largest contemporary art museums

Entrance to the Institute for Contemporary Art

The historic Long Island City Courthouse was built in 1874

Built atop the PepsiCo bottling plant in 1940, the Pepsi sign is now a waterfront landmark

Gantry State Park has a waterfront promenade, picnic areas, and a playground

Residents enjoy beautiful views of the Manhattan skyline

Alquiler tendencias

A partir de septiembre del 2025, el promedio de alquiler de apartamento en Long Island City, NY es $3,072 por un studio, $3,616 por un dormitorio, $4,937 por dos dormitorios, et $8,203 por tres dormitorios. El alquiler de apartamento en Long Island City ha aumentado un 3.8% en el año pasado.

Tipo de propiedad
Alquiler promedio
Pies² promedio
Apartamento
$3,616/mes
480 Pies²
Casa
$3,479/mes
0 Pies²
Condominio
$4,088/mes
34 Pies²
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Transportación

93

Paraíso para Peatónes

de 100 WalkScore® Calificación

Prepara tus zapatos porque esta área se considera un paraíso para los caminantes.

96

Paraiso Para Viajeros

de 100 TransitScore® Calificación

Vivir en Esta propiedad se considera un paraíso para las personas que usan transporte público, gracias a su transporte de clase mundial.

81

Muy Ciclable

de 100 BikeScore® Calificación

Esta área es un área donde se puede andar bastante en bicicleta. Encontrarás una variedad de rutas y pistas para bicicletas.

Puntos de interés

Parques y recreación

  • Socrates Sculpture Park
  • Hallets Cove Playground
  • Queensbridge Park
  • Astoria Park
  • John Jay Park

Aeropuertos

  • LaGuardia
  • John F Kennedy International

Los mejores apartamentos de Long Island City

Casas en alquiler en Long Island City

Viviendo en Long Island City

Restaurantes y Bares

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Like much of New York, Long Island City is famous for food. From French bistros to Indian restaurants to corner delis, dining in Long Island City is a diverse, adventurous experience filled with amazing dishes. Of course, all those delicious delicacies come at a cost. Compared to the rest of the US, food in Long Island City is slightly higher than average. If you’re wondering where you’ll get groceries in Long Island City, you can head to Trader Joe’s, City Fresh Market, or City Acres Market.

Transporte

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So, how will you get around when you move to Long Island City?

Walking is the most common mode of transportation in Long Island City. Bicycling is also a popular way to get around, with 74 Citibike stations located throughout the area. Long Island City is on eight subway lines. In addition, there are 15 bus lines, the NYC Ferry, and two railroad stations, making getting anywhere in New York quick and easy.

Costo

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Renters living in Long Island City pay an average of $2,234/month to rent an apartment, compared to the New York state average of $3,675. City dwellers exploring houses for rent in Long Island City can expect to pay around $4,500/month. For those looking to buy, the average house is valued at $900,000, compared to the state average of $405,327.

Propiedades

Metodología

† Nuestro análisis de servicios básicos, comestibles, transporte, atención médica, precios de viviendas y otros bienes y servicios se obtiene del Índice de Costo de Vida, un punto de referencia respetado publicado por el Consejo de Investigación Económica y Comunitaria (C2ER) que proporciona una descripción detallada gastos diarios en diferentes regiones.

Los datos de alquiler son proporcionados por los informes de Tendencias del Mercado de CoStar Group. Como líder de la industria en información, análisis y noticias sobre bienes raíces comerciales, CoStar realiza una investigación exhaustiva para producir y mantener una base de datos integral de información sobre bienes raíces comerciales. Combinamos estos datos con registros públicos para ofrecer la información de alquiler más actualizada disponible.

Los precios de los bienes de consumo, los servicios y las viviendas se obtienen del Índice del Coste de Vida publicado por el Consejo de Investigación Económica y Comunitaria (C2ER). Los datos de esta página se actualizan trimestralmente. La última publicación fue en Septiembre de 2025.