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

The average size for a LIC, Queens, NY apartment is 780 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 LIC?

As of Feb / 2026, the average rent in LIC is $4,793 per month, a 9.61% increase from last years average of $4,373.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in LIC?

In LIC, studios rent for $3,519 per month, one-bedroom units average $4,100 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $5,892 per month.

What is the average apartment size in LIC?

The typical apartment in LIC offers about 780 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in LIC?

Studio apartments in LIC average 483 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 739 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 993 sq. ft.

LIC, Queens, NY Rental Market Trends

Q: Do most people rent or own in LIC?

In LIC, 84% of households rent while 16% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: April 22, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in LIC is $4,793, a 9.61% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $4,373.

Studio Apartments at $3,519 offer the most budget-friendly option with 483 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 739 square feet for $4,100, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $5,892 offer 993 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in LIC, Queens, NY

Last updated: April 22, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$4,793	780 sq. ft.
Studio	$3,519	483 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$4,100	739 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$5,892	993 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

LIC, Queens, NY rent trends

Rental prices in LIC, Queens, NY have increased by 9.61% over the past year. The average rent moved from $4,373 to $4,793.

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

16,282 or 84% of the households in LIC, Queens, NY are renter-occupied while 3,116 or 16% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in LIC?

Kew Gardens $2,073/month

Far Rockaway $2,075/month

Jamaica $2,164/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $3,414/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in LIC?

Forest Hills $3,434/month

LIC $4,619/month

Hunters Point $4,802/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	$4,802
LIC	$4,619
Forest Hills	$3,434
Old Astoria	$3,390
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
Jamaica	$2,164
Far Rockaway	$2,075
Kew Gardens	$2,073

Queens | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in LIC is 93% higher than in Ditmars - Steinway

$4,619

LIC rent is 4% lower than Queens average

Average Rent $4,619

$2,391

Ditmars - Steinway rent is 50% lower than Queens average

Average Rent $2,391

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 LIC 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.