What is the average apartment size in Flushing, Queens, NY?

The average size for a Flushing, Queens, NY apartment is 627 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Flushing?

As of May / 2025, the average rent in Flushing is $2,318 per month, a 7.41% increase from last years average of $2,158.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Flushing?

In Flushing, studios rent for $2,052 per month, one-bedroom units average $2,275 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $2,788 per month.

What is the average apartment size in Flushing?

The typical apartment in Flushing offers about 627 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Flushing?

Studio apartments in Flushing average 416 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 633 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 895 sq. ft.

What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Flushing?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Flushing include Kew Gardens ($2,073/month), Far Rockaway ($2,075/month), and Downtown Flushing ($2,202/month), all below the citywide average of $3,974.

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Flushing?

The most expensive neighborhoods in Flushing are Forest Hills ($3,434/month), Hunters Point ($4,799/month), and LIC ($4,822/month), often due to premium locations and high-end amenities.

Flushing, Queens, NY Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Flushing?

The typical rent budget in Flushing ranges from $2,001 to $2,500 per month, with 48% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Flushing?

In Flushing, 58% of households rent while 42% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: May 19, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Flushing is $2,318, a 7.41% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,158.

Studio Apartments at $2,052 offer the most budget-friendly option with 416 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 633 square feet for $2,275, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,788 offer 895 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Flushing, Queens, NY

Last updated: May 19, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,318	627 sq. ft.
Studio	$2,052	416 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$2,275	633 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,788	895 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Flushing, Queens, NY rent trends

Rental prices in Flushing, Queens, NY have increased by 7.41% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,158 to $2,318.

What's the typical rent budget in Flushing, Queens, NY?

The largest share of rentals in Flushing, Queens, NY (48%) fall between $2,001-$2,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Flushing, Queens, NY?

39,941 or 58% of the households in Flushing, Queens, NY are renter-occupied while 28,684 or 42% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Flushing?

Kew Gardens $2,073/month

Far Rockaway $2,075/month

Downtown Flushing $2,202/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $3,974/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Flushing?

Forest Hills $3,434/month

Hunters Point $4,799/month

LIC $4,822/month

These neighborhoods typically command higher rents due to location, amenities, and demand.

Average Rent in Queens, NY By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
LIC	$4,822
Hunters Point	$4,799
Forest Hills	$3,434
Old Astoria	$3,390
Jamaica	$2,784
Jackson Heights	$2,741
Jamaica Hills	$2,508
Elmhurst	$2,406
Ditmars - Steinway	$2,391
Murray Hill	$2,364
Sunnyside	$2,341
Jamaica Estates	$2,217
Downtown Flushing	$2,202
Far Rockaway	$2,075
Kew Gardens	$2,073

Queens | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Ditmars - Steinway is 9% higher than in Downtown Flushing

$2,391

Ditmars - Steinway rent is 3% higher than Queens average

Average Rent $2,391

$2,202

Downtown Flushing rent is 5% lower than Queens average

Average Rent $2,202

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 Flushing 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.