Queens, NY Rental Market Trends
Last updated: April 06, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau
Highlights
The average rent for an apartment in Queens is $3,414, a 19.22% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,864.
Studio Apartments at $3,045 offer the most budget-friendly option with 483 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.
One-bedroom apartments provide 695 square feet for $3,211, balancing privacy and affordability.
Two-beedroom units at $3,794 offer 878 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.
Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,110 sq ft) for $4,555, suitable for larger households.
Average rent in Queens, NY
Last updated: April 06, 2026
| Average Rent | Average Apartment Size | |
|---|---|---|
| All Rentals | $3,414 | 728 sq. ft. |
| Studio | $3,045 | 483 sq. ft. |
| 1 Bed | $3,211 | 695 sq. ft. |
| 2 Beds | $3,794 | 878 sq. ft. |
| 3 Beds | $4,555 | 1,110 sq. ft. |
Queens, NY rent trends
What's the typical rent budget in Queens, NY?
The largest share of rentals in Queens, NY (59%) fall between $3,000- per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.
Do most people rent or own in Queens, NY?
456,525 or 55% of the households in Queens, NY are renter-occupied while 371,339 or 45% are owner-occupied.
Most affordable neighborhoods in Queens?
Briarwood $2,144/month
Jamaica $2,164/month
Downtown Flushing $2,202/month
All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $3,414/month.Most expensive neighborhoods in Queens?
Rego Park $3,694/month
Hunters Point $4,519/month
LIC $4,793/month
These neighborhoods typically command higher rents due to location, amenities, and demand.Average Rent in Queens, NY By Neighborhood
| Neighborhood | Average Rent |
|---|---|
| LIC | $4,793 |
| Hunters Point | $4,519 |
| Rego Park | $3,694 |
| Forest Hills | $3,434 |
| Old Astoria | $3,390 |
| Corona | $3,091 |
| Jackson Heights | $2,741 |
| Jamaica Hills | $2,508 |
| Far Rockaway | $2,426 |
| Elmhurst | $2,406 |
| Murray Hill | $2,364 |
| Jamaica Estates | $2,217 |
| Downtown Flushing | $2,202 |
| Jamaica | $2,164 |
| Briarwood | $2,144 |
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Queens | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood
Rent in Briarwood is 31% lower than in Corona
$2,144
Briarwood rent is 37% lower than Queens average
Average Rent
$2,144
$3,091
Corona rent is 9% lower than Queens average
Average Rent
$3,091
How Queens Compares to Other Cities
| City | Average Rent |
|---|---|
| Queens | $3,414 |
| New York City | $4,843 |
| Manhattan | $5,501 |
| Hudson Valley | $2,612 |
| Brooklyn | $4,228 |
| Ithaca | $2,307 |
| Albany | $1,730 |
| Buffalo | $1,404 |
| Poughkeepsie | $2,086 |
| Amityville | $2,929 |
| Rochester | $1,509 |
| Roslyn Heights, NY | $4,182 |
| Lynbrook, NY | $3,262 |
| Hempstead, NY | $2,531 |
| Hoboken, NJ | $4,493 |
| Great Neck, NY | $3,846 |
| Port Washington, NY | $3,211 |
| Union City, NJ | $2,164 |
| Garden City, NY | $4,271 |
| Long Beach, NY | $3,734 |
| Valley Stream, NY | $2,036 |
Where this data comes from
The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.
Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Queens apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.
Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.