Queens, NY Rental Market Trends
Last updated: February 18, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau
Highlights
The average rent for an apartment in Queens is $4,401, a 35.22% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $3,255.
Studio Apartments at $3,316 offer the most budget-friendly option with 485 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.
One-bedroom apartments provide 675 square feet for $3,923, balancing privacy and affordability.
Two-beedroom units at $5,356 offer 973 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.
Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,274 sq ft) for $6,104, suitable for larger households.
Average rent in Queens, NY
Last updated: February 18, 2026
| Average Rent | Average Apartment Size | |
|---|---|---|
| All Rentals | $4,401 | 776 sq. ft. |
| Studio | $3,316 | 485 sq. ft. |
| 1 Bed | $3,923 | 675 sq. ft. |
| 2 Beds | $5,356 | 973 sq. ft. |
| 3 Beds | $6,104 | 1,274 sq. ft. |
Queens, NY rent trends
What's the typical rent budget in Queens, NY?
The largest share of rentals in Queens, NY (95%) 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?
449,684 or 55% of the households in Queens, NY are renter-occupied while 365,979 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 $4,401/month.Most expensive neighborhoods in Queens?
Forest Hills $3,434/month
LIC $4,551/month
Hunters Point $4,667/month
These neighborhoods typically command higher rents due to location, amenities, and demand.Average Rent in Queens, NY By Neighborhood
| Neighborhood | Average Rent |
|---|---|
| Hunters Point | $4,667 |
| LIC | $4,551 |
| Forest Hills | $3,434 |
| Old Astoria | $3,390 |
| Corona | $3,154 |
| Jackson Heights | $2,741 |
| Rego Park | $2,529 |
| 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 32% lower than in Corona
$2,144
Briarwood rent is 51% lower than Queens average
Average Rent
$2,144
$3,154
Corona rent is 28% lower than Queens average
Average Rent
$3,154
How Queens Compares to Other Cities
| City | Average Rent |
|---|---|
| Queens | $4,401 |
| New York City | $5,227 |
| Manhattan | $5,524 |
| Hudson Valley | $2,603 |
| Brooklyn | $4,351 |
| Ithaca | $2,305 |
| Albany | $1,743 |
| Buffalo | $1,419 |
| Poughkeepsie | $2,083 |
| Amityville | $2,932 |
| Rochester | $1,505 |
| Roslyn Heights, NY | $4,198 |
| Lynbrook, NY | $2,971 |
| Hempstead, NY | $2,484 |
| Hoboken, NJ | $4,560 |
| Great Neck, NY | $3,859 |
| Port Washington, NY | $3,203 |
| Union City, NJ | $2,179 |
| Garden City, NY | $4,539 |
| Long Beach, NY | $3,621 |
| Valley Stream, NY | $2,136 |
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.