Queens, NY Rental Market Trends
Last updated: April 22, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau
Highlights
The average rent for an apartment in Queens is $3,906, a 33.76% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,920.
Studio Apartments at $3,207 offer the most budget-friendly option with 446 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.
One-bedroom apartments provide 673 square feet for $3,679, balancing privacy and affordability.
Two-beedroom units at $4,578 offer 893 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.
Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,123 sq ft) for $4,821, suitable for larger households.
Average rent in Queens, NY
Last updated: April 22, 2026
| Average Rent | Average Apartment Size | |
|---|---|---|
| All Rentals | $3,906 | 717 sq. ft. |
| Studio | $3,207 | 446 sq. ft. |
| 1 Bed | $3,679 | 673 sq. ft. |
| 2 Beds | $4,578 | 893 sq. ft. |
| 3 Beds | $4,821 | 1,123 sq. ft. |
Queens, NY rent trends
What's the typical rent budget in Queens, NY?
The largest share of rentals in Queens, NY (73%) 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?
Kew Gardens Hills $1,805/month
Kew Gardens $2,073/month
Far Rockaway $2,075/month
All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $3,906/month.Most expensive neighborhoods in Queens?
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 |
| Bay Terrace | $2,408 |
| Elmhurst | $2,406 |
| Murray Hill | $2,364 |
| Sunnyside | $2,341 |
| Jamaica Estates | $2,217 |
| Downtown Flushing | $2,202 |
| Jamaica | $2,164 |
| Briarwood | $2,144 |
| Far Rockaway | $2,075 |
| Kew Gardens | $2,073 |
| Kew Gardens Hills | $1,805 |
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Queens | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood
Rent in Bay Terrace is 12% higher than in Briarwood
$2,408
Bay Terrace rent is 38% lower than Queens average
Average Rent
$2,408
$2,144
Briarwood rent is 45% lower than Queens average
Average Rent
$2,144
How Queens Compares to Other Cities
| City | Average Rent |
|---|---|
| Queens | $3,906 |
| New York City | $4,872 |
| Manhattan | $5,324 |
| Brooklyn | $4,685 |
| Hudson Valley | $2,627 |
| Buffalo | $1,416 |
| Albany | $1,735 |
| Ithaca | $2,288 |
| Rochester | $1,519 |
| Troy | $1,581 |
| Syracuse | $1,720 |
| Hoboken, NJ | $4,492 |
| Union City, NJ | $2,162 |
| Hempstead, NY | $2,479 |
| Long Beach, NY | $3,734 |
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.