2-Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Long Island City Under $8,000

LIC has seen massive development with luxury high-rises, waterfront parks, and Manhattan skyline views. It's one of the closest Queens neighborhoods to Manhattan (just one stop on the 7 train). Rent reflects its convenience.

182 listings available — updated May 18, 2026, refreshed every 3 hours

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4545 Center Boulevard 913

$6,395/mo
2 bed2 bath
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23-10 42nd Road 16C

$7,091/mo
2 bed2 bath
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42-20 24th Street 028B

$6,404/mo
2 bed2 bath
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22-44 Jackson Avenue 2201

$6,500/mo
2 bed2 bath
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22-44 Jackson Avenue 3428

$6,280/mo
2 bed1 bath
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3 Court Square 5708A

$6,750/mo
2 bed2 bath
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22-44 Jackson Avenue 2902

$7,032/mo
2 bed2 bath
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3 Court Square 702

$7,600/mo
2 bed2 bath
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3 Court Square 4701

$6,995/mo
2 bed2 bath
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8 Court Square 10B

$6,903/mo
2 bed2 bath
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22-44 Jackson Avenue 3502

$7,242/mo
2 bed2 bath
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10-57 50th Avenue DLX

$5,850/mo
2 bed3 bath
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27-01 Jackson Avenue 28F

$6,700/mo
2 bed1 bath
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42-12 28th Street 29C

$6,326/mo
2 bed2 bath
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42-06 Orchard Street 26A

$6,900/mo
2 bed2 bath
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23-15 44th Road 64N

$6,915/mo
2 bed1 bath
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22-18 Jackson Avenue 309

$7,800/mo
2 bed2 bath
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44-41 Purves Street 2213

$5,800/mo
2 bed2 bath
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11-13 47th Road 3D

$3,450/mo
2 bed1 bath
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27-17 42nd Road 23A

$6,650/mo
2 bed2 bath
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Frequently asked

How many 2-bedroom apartments are available in Long Island City right now?

As of May 18, 2026, Rentomatics tracks 182 2-bedroom apartments for rent in Long Island City under $8,000/month. Listings refresh every 3 hours from StreetEasy, Craigslist, Nooklyn, Zumper, CityRealty, and more.

What is the rent for a 2-bedroom in Long Island City?

Among current Rentomatics listings, 2-bedroom apartments in Long Island City start at $2,798/month, with an average of $6,079 and a median of $6,250/month. Prices reflect 182 active listings updated May 18, 2026.

How often are Rentomatics listings updated?

Rentomatics refreshes listings every 3 hours by scraping StreetEasy, Craigslist, Nooklyn, Zumper, CityRealty, Compass, Douglas Elliman, and OpenIgloo. Stale listings are removed within 5 days of last sighting.

Does Rentomatics show broker fees?

Yes. Every Rentomatics listing displays whether a broker fee applies, and users can filter to show only no-fee apartments. Broker fee status is inferred from listing source metadata when not explicitly provided.

What is Long Island City like?

LIC has seen massive development with luxury high-rises, waterfront parks, and Manhattan skyline views. It's one of the closest Queens neighborhoods to Manhattan (just one stop on the 7 train). Rent reflects its convenience.

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