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

The average size for a Astoria, Queens, NY apartment is 811 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 Astoria?

As of May / 2025, the average rent in Astoria is $3,390 per month, a 5.58% increase from last years average of $3,211.

What is the average apartment size in Astoria?

The typical apartment in Astoria offers about 811 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Astoria?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Astoria include Kew Gardens Hills ($1,805/month), Kew Gardens ($2,073/month), and Far Rockaway ($2,075/month), all below the citywide average of $3,906.

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Astoria?

The most expensive neighborhoods in Astoria are Forest Hills ($3,434/month), LIC ($4,619/month), and Hunters Point ($4,802/month), often due to premium locations and high-end amenities.

Astoria, Queens, NY Rental Market Trends

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

The typical rent budget in Astoria ranges from $3,000 to per month, with 58% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Astoria?

In Astoria, 81% of households rent while 19% 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 Astoria is $3,390, a 5.58% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $3,211.

One-bedroom apartments provide 745 square feet for $2,909, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $4,458 offer 973 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Astoria, Queens, NY

Last updated: April 22, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$3,390	811 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$2,909	745 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$4,458	973 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Astoria, Queens, NY rent trends

Rental prices in Astoria, Queens, NY have increased by 5.58% over the past year. The average rent moved from $3,211 to $3,390.

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

The largest share of rentals in Astoria, Queens, NY (58%) 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 Astoria, Queens, NY?

42,382 or 81% of the households in Astoria, Queens, NY are renter-occupied while 10,138 or 19% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Astoria?

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 Astoria?

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

Queens | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Bay Terrace is 12% higher than in Briarwood

$2,408

Bay Terrace rent is 29% lower than Queens average

Average Rent $2,408

$2,144

Briarwood rent is 37% 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 Astoria 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.