10. Astoria, Queens
Rent cost: $2,100
Schools in the area: 20
Public transits: 20
Astoria used to be one of the most affluent neighborhoods in New York City. There are still some parts of the area resided by wealthy families, but there are more regions occupied by middle-class renters. With a rent cost that is quite average, you may see this as an expensive neighborhood. However, the many amenities of Astoria give legitimacy to the ranking. You do not have to spend your student budget on transportation, as there are schools, public transits, even shopping centers, libraries, and gyms around the corner.
