What is the average apartment size in Forest Hills, Queens, NY?

The average size for a Forest Hills, Queens, NY apartment is 852 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 Forest Hills?

As of May / 2025, the average rent in Forest Hills is $3,434 per month, a 1.66% increase from last years average of $3,378.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Forest Hills?

In Forest Hills, studios rent for $2,509 per month, one-bedroom units average $3,375 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $3,807 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $3,621 per month

What is the average apartment size in Forest Hills?

The typical apartment in Forest Hills offers about 852 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Forest Hills?

Studio apartments in Forest Hills average 508 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 750 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,018 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,309 sq. ft.

Forest Hills, Queens, NY Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Forest Hills?

The typical rent budget in Forest Hills ranges from $3,000 to per month, with 68% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Forest Hills?

In Forest Hills, 48% of households rent while 52% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: February 17, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Forest Hills is $3,434, a 1.66% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $3,378.

Studio Apartments at $2,509 offer the most budget-friendly option with 508 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 750 square feet for $3,375, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $3,807 offer 1,018 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,309 sq ft) for $3,621, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Forest Hills, Queens, NY

Last updated: February 17, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$3,434	852 sq. ft.
Studio	$2,509	508 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$3,375	750 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$3,807	1,018 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$3,621	1,309 sq. ft.

Forest Hills, Queens, NY rent trends

Rental prices in Forest Hills, Queens, NY have increased by 1.66% over the past year. The average rent moved from $3,378 to $3,434.

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

The largest share of rentals in Forest Hills, Queens, NY (68%) 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 Forest Hills, Queens, NY?

14,801 or 48% of the households in Forest Hills, Queens, NY are renter-occupied while 15,921 or 52% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Forest Hills?

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 Forest Hills?

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

Queens | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Forest Hills is 60% higher than in Briarwood

$3,434

Forest Hills rent is the same as Queens average

Average Rent $3,434

$2,144

Briarwood rent is 38% lower than Queens average

Average Rent $2,144

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 Forest Hills 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.