What is the average apartment size in Sunnyside, Queens, New York City, NY?

The average size for a Sunnyside, Queens, New York City, NY apartment is 639 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 Sunnyside?

As of Mar / 2025, the average rent in Sunnyside is $2,341 per month, a 6.55% increase from last years average of $2,197.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Sunnyside?

In Sunnyside, studios rent for $1,902 per month, one-bedroom units average $2,501 per month.

What is the average apartment size in Sunnyside?

The typical apartment in Sunnyside offers about 639 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Sunnyside?

Studio apartments in Sunnyside average 445 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 704 sq. ft.

Sunnyside, Queens, New York City, NY Rental Market Trends

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

The typical rent budget in Sunnyside ranges from $2,501 to $3,000 per month, with 41% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Sunnyside?

In Sunnyside, 77% of households rent while 23% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: May 13, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Sunnyside is $2,341, a 6.55% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,197.

Studio Apartments at $1,902 offer the most budget-friendly option with 445 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 704 square feet for $2,501, balancing privacy and affordability.

Average rent in Sunnyside, Queens, New York City, NY

Last updated: May 13, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,341	639 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,902	445 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$2,501	704 sq. ft.
2 Beds	n/a	n/a
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Sunnyside, Queens, New York City, NY rent trends

Rental prices in Sunnyside, Queens, New York City, NY have increased by 6.55% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,197 to $2,341.

What's the typical rent budget in Sunnyside, Queens, New York City, NY?

The largest share of rentals in Sunnyside, Queens, New York City, NY (41%) fall between $2,501-$3,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Sunnyside, Queens, New York City, NY?

18,322 or 77% of the households in Sunnyside, Queens, New York City, NY are renter-occupied while 5,602 or 23% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Sunnyside?

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 $3,906/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Sunnyside?

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 Sunnyside is 2% lower than in Ditmars - Steinway

$2,341

Sunnyside rent is the same as Queens average

Average Rent $2,341

$2,391

Ditmars - Steinway rent is 2% higher 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 Sunnyside 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.