Hunters Point South

Long Island City, NY

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Hunters Point South - Long Island City, NY

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Scenic urban neighborhood lies between the boroughs along East River

Riverfront Urban Park Scenic

On the southern tip of Long Island City, you’ll discover the scenic neighborhood of Hunters Point South. Situated on the East River overlooking Manhattan, this urban area is surrounded by high-rise apartment and commercial buildings.

Surrounding Hunter Point South Park, residents of this riverfront neighborhood have plenty of recreational amenities at their fingertips. This popular urban park offers a waterfront promenade, open green space, a playground, dog run, and even a cozy outdoor café.

At the southernmost point of town, explore the lush lawns overlooking the river at Hunter Point, a great place to admire scenic views of Manhattan’s skyline. Near the park, just hop on the East River Ferry and you’ll find yourself in the heart of the Big Apple before you know it! With proximity to all of New York City’s boroughs, Hunter Point South is a lively place and a great riverfront neighborhood to put down roots.

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in Hunters Point South is $1,038 for a studio, $1,399 for one bedroom, $3,419 for two bedrooms, and $4,140 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Hunters Point South has decreased by -0.2% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 120 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,038/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 8 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,399/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 234 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,419/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 0 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $4,140/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

81

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

97

Rider's Paradise

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

Living in this area is considered a rider’s paradise, with world-class transportation.

85

Very Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Gantry Plaza State Park
  • Bellevue South Park
  • Asser Levy Playground
  • Queensbridge Park
  • East River State Park

Airports

  • Laguardia
  • Newark Liberty International

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