What is the average apartment size in Far Rockaway, Queens, NY?

The average size for a Far Rockaway, Queens, NY apartment is 799 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 Far Rockaway?

As of May / 2025, the average rent in Far Rockaway is $2,426 per month, a 4.32% decrease from last year’s average of $2,536.

What is the average apartment size in Far Rockaway?

The typical apartment in Far Rockaway offers about 799 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Far Rockaway, Queens, NY Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Far Rockaway?

The typical rent budget in Far Rockaway ranges from $2,501 to $3,000 per month, with 40% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Far Rockaway?

In Far Rockaway, 71% of households rent while 29% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: November 18, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Far Rockaway is $2,426, a 4.32% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,536.

One-bedroom apartments provide 740 square feet for $2,038, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,708 offer 902 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Far Rockaway, Queens, NY

Last updated: November 18, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,426	799 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$2,038	740 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,708	902 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Far Rockaway, Queens, NY rent trends

Rental prices in Far Rockaway, Queens, NY have decreased by 4.32% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,536 to $2,426.

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

The largest share of rentals in Far Rockaway, Queens, NY (40%) 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 Far Rockaway, Queens, NY?

16,545 or 71% of the households in Far Rockaway, Queens, NY are renter-occupied while 6,849 or 29% are owner-occupied.

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Most affordable neighborhoods in Far Rockaway?

Briarwood $2,144/month

Jamaica $2,164/month

Downtown Flushing $2,202/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $4,171/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Far Rockaway?

Forest Hills $3,434/month

LIC $3,786/month

Hunters Point $4,572/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	$4,572
LIC	$3,786
Forest Hills	$3,434
Old Astoria	$3,390
Jackson Heights	$2,741
Far Rockaway	$2,426
Elmhurst	$2,406
Murray Hill	$2,364
Downtown Flushing	$2,202
Jamaica	$2,164
Briarwood	$2,144

Queens | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Far Rockaway is 13% higher than in Briarwood

$2,426

Far Rockaway rent is the same as Queens average

Average Rent $2,426

$2,144

Briarwood rent is 12% 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 Far Rockaway 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.