2. Maspeth
Rent rate: $1,500
Schools in the area: 19
Public transits: 20
Like Canarsie, Maspeth is also known as one of the cheapest places to rent for students in New York City. Weather is almost always good, and median rent prices remain affordable. The cost of living is also perfect for students. There are 19 schools around the area, and public transportation is always readily available. There are libraries for research, parks for recreation, and coffee shops for leisure–you are sure to have a school-life balance in this neighborhood.
