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Overview

Avg. Rent
1 Bed $1,417

2 Bed $1,800

3 Bed $2,200

Astoria

Formerly the neighborhood with the largest population of Greeks outside of Greece, Astoria is now an extremely diverse neighborhood home to people from all over the world. The prominent Greek influence still resonates, especially in the aesthetic flavor of the housing options, which consists mostly of single/multi-family homes and apartment buildings.

No shortage of amenities here. Astoria's residential districts are punctuated with commercial shopping zones, such as Broadway and Steinway, which are peppered with grocers, various stores, and a stunningly diverse array of international restaurants. Add to that mix, the abundance of sidewalk cafes and eccentric pastry shops, and Astoria feels more like a European city than an American one.

Serviced by multiple subway lines, most notably the N,W trains, Astoria's literally a hop, skip, and a jump to Manhattan. Rents have remained surprisingly affordable, and the quiet nature of the neighborhood has drawn a wide variety of inhabitants, most notably families and young professionals.

Sitting on the East River, the Astoria Park offers delicious views of upper Manhattan and the Bronx, including the Triboro Bridge which lands right into the neighborhood. Known for its role as the center of the film industry before the days of Hollywood, Astoria hosts many renowned art and music centers. Highlights: The Kaufman Astoria Studios, the Museum of the Moving Image, the Socrates Sculpture Garden, Astoria Park, Broadway and Steinway Streets.