For two years in a row — 2024 and 2025 — Ridgewood was StreetEasy’s #1 NYC Neighborhood to Watch. The Queens neighborhood is beloved for having a quiet residential feel just blocks away from excitement and nightlife found in nearby Bushwick. StreetEasy searches for Ridgewood increased by 13.2% from 2023 to 2024, and the median asking rent grew by 8.3% in the same period. But there are still deals to be found, like our five favorites below for under $3,000. And of course, there’s plenty more where that came from right here on StreetEasy.
We love the words “rent stabilized.” In addition to that, one month of rent on a 13-month lease is free. This alcove studio is brand new and has great features like white oak hardwood floors, custom cabinets in the kitchen, a dishwasher, white quartz countertops, and graphite porcelain bathroom tile. The building also has an attended lobby, a fitness center, and two roof decks.
We’re loving all the space in this unit, with its well-sized bedroom, expansive living area, huge windows, high ceilings, and room for a WFH setup. There’s also a sleek kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a dishwasher, extensive cabinet space, and subway tile. If that’s not enough, the building has a laundry room, roof access, and shared outdoor spaces.
The headline on this studio? In addition to the clerestory windows in the kitchen, there’s a private yard perfect for summer gatherings. Beyond that, the unit is in a newly renovated building and boasts an in-unit washer/dryer, dishwasher, exposed brick, and significant cabinet space. The building also has a shared roof deck for even more outdoor enjoyment.
This 1-bedroom loft’s sky-high (15 feet!) ceilings give it an open and airy feel. The living room’s four windows bring in excellent natural light, and there’s a balcony off the modern kitchen. Other notable features include a breakfast bar, quartz countertops, a dishwasher, and good closet space. The luxury building also offers modern amenities like a part-time door attendant, fitness center, shared roof deck, laundry room, and resident lounge.
This *true* 2-bedroom — each with its own window and closet and located on opposite ends of the unit for maximum privacy — is perfect for sharing. One bedroom even has a decorative white mantel for a pre-war feel (though the building was constructed in 1931). The open kitchen and living area create flow through the space, and the bathroom is fully tiled. Pets are allowed in the building, and it’s just four minutes from the L train at Halsey Street or seven minutes from the M/L trains at Myrtle-Wyckoff.
