Howard Beach, Queens, NY Rental Market Trends
Last updated: April 25, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau
Most affordable neighborhoods in Howard Beach?
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 /month.Most expensive neighborhoods in Howard Beach?
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
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 Howard Beach 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.