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

The average size for a Far Rockaway, Queens, NY apartment is 667 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 $2,075 per month, a 6.44% decrease from last years average of $2,218.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Far Rockaway?

In Far Rockaway, studios rent for $1,853 per month, one-bedroom units average $2,080 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $2,437 per month.

What is the average apartment size in Far Rockaway?

The typical apartment in Far Rockaway offers about 667 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Far Rockaway?

Studio apartments in Far Rockaway average 500 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 707 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 835 sq. ft.

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 $2,001 to $2,500 per month, with 65% 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: April 23, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Far Rockaway is $2,075, a 6.44% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,218.

Studio Apartments at $1,853 offer the most budget-friendly option with 500 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 707 square feet for $2,080, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,437 offer 835 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Far Rockaway, Queens, NY

Last updated: April 23, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,075	667 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,853	500 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$2,080	707 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,437	835 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Far Rockaway, Queens, NY rent trends

Rental prices in Far Rockaway, Queens, NY have decreased by 6.44% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,218 to $2,075.

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

The largest share of rentals in Far Rockaway, Queens, NY (65%) fall between $2,001-$2,500 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.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Far Rockaway?

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 Far Rockaway?

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 Far Rockaway is 14% lower than in Bay Terrace

$2,075

Far Rockaway rent is the same as Queens average

Average Rent $2,075

$2,408

Bay Terrace rent is 16% higher than Queens average

Average Rent $2,408

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.