Jackson Heights, 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 Jackson Heights is $2,741, a 10.76% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,475.
One-bedroom apartments provide 724 square feet for $2,681, balancing privacy and affordability.
Two-beedroom units at $2,939 offer 918 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.
Average rent in Jackson Heights, Queens, NY
Last updated: April 22, 2026
| Average Rent | Average Apartment Size | |
|---|---|---|
| All Rentals | $2,741 | 780 sq. ft. |
| Studio | n/a | n/a |
| 1 Bed | $2,681 | 724 sq. ft. |
| 2 Beds | $2,939 | 918 sq. ft. |
| 3 Beds | n/a | n/a |
Jackson Heights, Queens, NY rent trends
Rental prices in Jackson Heights, Queens, NY have increased by 10.76% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,475 to $2,741.
What's the typical rent budget in Jackson Heights, Queens, NY?
The largest share of rentals in Jackson Heights, Queens, NY (67%) 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 Jackson Heights, Queens, NY?
15,697 or 65% of the households in Jackson Heights, Queens, NY are renter-occupied while 8,290 or 35% are owner-occupied.
Most affordable neighborhoods in Jackson Heights?
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 Jackson Heights?
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 Jackson Heights is 14% higher than in Bay Terrace
$2,741
Jackson Heights rent is the same as Queens average
Average Rent
$2,741
$2,408
Bay Terrace rent is 12% lower 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 Jackson Heights 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.