Average Rent in Forest Hills, New York, NY

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Current Versus Historical Forest Hills, New York, NY Rents

Forest Hills rentals average $2,720 for a studio rental to $6,060 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,295, or roughly $4 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in January 2025, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $368 (15.42%) year-over-year from $2,387 to $2,755. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $772 (30.89%) year-over-year from $2,498 to $3,270. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $478 (14.76%) year-over-year from $3,242 to $3,720. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $231 (-4.93%) year-over-year from $4,681 to $4,450. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $245 (4.16%) year-over-year from $5,890 to $6,135. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.
Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone up by 1.85% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.05% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.89% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 5.79% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.82% this month.
Beds
Price / Sqft
Jan 2025 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $4.37 $2,755 $2,387 (15.42%) $1,998 (37.92%)
1 BR $3.58 $3,270 $2,498 (30.89%) $2,440 (34.02%)
2 BR $3.59 $3,720 $3,242 (14.76%) $2,972 (25.18%)
3 BR $3.00 $4,450 $4,681 (-4.93%) $3,942 (12.90%)
4+ BR N/A $6,135 $5,890 (4.16%) $4,440 (38.18%)

Historical Rents in Forest Hills, New York, NY

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2 Bed
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Top Cities Near Forest Hills

There are a total of 17 cities nearby Forest Hills. The average rent in Forest Hills is currently $3,600 per month. A total of 5 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Bridgeport, CT, with an average rent of $2,073, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Forest Hills, New York, NY is Ocean Beach, NY. Monthly rents here are on average $8,500 per month.

Let's compare Forest Hills, New York, NY's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Forest Hills, New York, NY is 45.04% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 16.98% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Forest Hills, New York, NY are about 2.67% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are on par with the other cities nearby. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 17 total cities near Forest Hills, New York, NY in the following chart.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Yonkers, NY $1,850 $2,200 $2,600 $2,600
Norwalk, CT N/A $1,970 $2,962 $2,995
Stamford, CT $1,918 $2,275 $3,000 $3,000
White Plains, NY $2,100 $2,690 $3,550 $3,495
Glen Cove, NY $2,550 $3,200 $3,600 $3,500
Long Beach, NY $1,963 $2,700 $3,500 $3,600
Oakhurst, NJ N/A N/A N/A $3,800
Long Branch, NJ N/A $3,000 $3,600 $3,999
New York, NY $3,438 $4,217 $5,300 $4,263
Harrison, NY $2,745 $3,090 $4,203 $4,469

Top Neighborhoods Near Forest Hills

There are a total of 58 neighborhoods in or near Forest Hills. Some of these neighborhoods include Elmhurst, Rego Park, and East Flatbush. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 58 total neighborhoods in or near Forest Hills, New York, NY in the following chart.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near Forest Hills, New York, NY is currently around $4,349 per month. A total of 14 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only sixteen neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $4,349. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Forest Hills's average rent, which is only $3,295. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Forest Hills, Brooklawn - St. Vincent has the most affordable average rent at $1,800 per month. Whereas, at $9,850 average rent per month, SoHo is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Forest Hills. View the following chart for more information.
Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Elmhurst, New York, NY $2,679 $2,402 $3,200 $2,679
Rego Park, New York, NY $1,950 $2,850 $3,200 $3,000
East Flatbush, New York, NY $2,075 $2,575 $2,800 $3,108
Bedford-Stuyvesant, New York, NY $2,500 $2,995 $3,050 $3,150
Astoria, New York, NY $2,441 $2,980 $3,585 $3,178
Flushing, New York, NY $2,750 $2,800 $4,050 $3,200
Ocean Hill, New York, NY $2,058 $2,720 $3,012 $3,200
East Harlem, New York, NY $3,620 $2,822 $3,173 $3,295
Ridgewood, New York, NY N/A $2,736 $3,200 $3,350
Crown Heights, New York, NY $2,900 $2,995 $3,850 $3,350
Bushwick, New York, NY $2,795 $3,200 $3,450 $3,447
Long Island City, New York, NY $3,295 $3,793 $5,621 $4,000
Murray Hill, New York, NY $3,400 $4,400 $6,538 $4,075
Upper East Side, New York, NY $3,391 $4,200 $5,954 $4,149
Fort Greene, New York, NY $3,595 $4,212 $4,150 $4,150
Clinton Hill, New York, NY $3,226 $3,995 $5,059 $4,285
Downtown Brooklyn, New York, NY $3,413 $4,260 $5,716 $4,307
Prospect Heights, New York, NY $3,585 $4,400 $5,275 $4,350
Midtown South, New York, NY $3,990 $4,598 $8,295 $4,390
Kips Bay, New York, NY $3,535 $3,895 $5,340 $4,488
East Village, New York, NY $2,800 $3,695 $4,495 $4,495
Lower East Side, New York, NY $3,413 $4,950 $4,595 $4,679
Greenpoint, New York, NY $3,650 $4,446 $5,963 $4,848
Williamsburg, New York, NY $3,722 $4,625 $5,369 $4,865
Midtown East, New York, NY $3,495 $4,505 $6,075 $4,950
Midtown, New York, NY $3,675 $4,436 $7,440 $5,000
Stuyvesant Town - Peter Cooper Village, New York, NY N/A $5,002 $5,235 $5,060
Gramercy Park, New York, NY $3,750 $5,515 $5,595 $5,515
Flatiron District, New York, NY $4,650 $5,650 $10,995 $5,600
NoMad, New York, NY $4,444 $5,662 $8,746 $5,768

Top Counties Near Forest Hills

There are a total of 58 counties located by Forest Hills, New York, NY. Some of these counties include Yonkers, NY, Bronx, New York, NY, and Queens, New York, NY. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,550. That's roughly around $3 per sqft. A total of 11 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Bridgeport, CT. It's average rent per month is $2,073. Vice versa, with an average rent of $8,500, Spring Lake, NJ is the most expensive county by Forest Hills, New York, NY.

Typically, rent for studios in Forest Hills, New York, NY is 30.61% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Forest Hills, New York, NY is 19.75% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Forest Hills, New York, NY is 6.79% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the chart below.
County Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Yonkers, NY $1,850 $2,200 $2,600 $2,600
Bronx, New York, NY $2,200 $2,575 $3,026 $3,000
Queens, New York, NY $2,895 $2,900 $3,500 $3,266
Glen Cove, NY $2,550 $3,200 $3,600 $3,500
Hempstead, NY $2,000 $2,600 $3,200 $3,595
Long Beach, NY $1,963 $2,700 $3,500 $3,600
Brooklyn, New York, NY $3,405 $3,599 $4,197 $3,800
Oyster Bay, NY $2,405 $2,700 $3,640 $3,950
Manhattan, New York, NY $3,495 $4,495 $5,995 $4,500
North Hempstead, NY N/A $2,795 $4,100 $4,625

Top Zipcodes Near Forest Hills

There are a total of 6 zipcodes in or near Forest Hills, New York, NY. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,648. A total of 2 zipcodes have a average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 10035, New York, NY at $2,995 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,902 per month is 10280, New York, NY.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $2,810. That's at least $6 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Forest Hills, New York, NY is $3,725 per month. Or in other words, $5 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $4,554 per month. Which comes out to $5 per sqft. The following chart includes the top 6 zipcodes in Forest Hills, New York, NY. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.
Zipcode Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
11375, New York, NY $2,720 $3,250 $3,648 $3,300
10035, New York, NY $2,299 $2,822 $3,048 $2,995
10128, New York, NY $3,350 $4,200 $5,460 $3,995
10023, New York, NY $2,900 $4,950 $7,863 $4,775
10280, New York, NY $3,600 $4,459 $6,462 $4,902
10463, New York, NY $2,600 $2,680 $3,295 $3,045

Frequently Asked Questions - Forest Hills Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Forest Hills, New York, NY?
The average monthly rental price for Forest Hills, New York, NY apartments for rent is approximately $3,295. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.
Do Forest Hills, New York, NY rent prices drop in winter?
Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Forest Hills, New York, NY.
How much is a studio apartment in Forest Hills, New York, NY?
The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $2,720 and an average price per square feet of $4.37. There are a total of 17 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Forest Hills.
How much is a one bedroom apartment in Forest Hills, New York, NY?
The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $3,240 and an average price per square feet of $3.58. There are a total of 37 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Forest Hills.
How much is a two bedroom apartment in Forest Hills, New York, NY?
The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $3,648 and an average price per square feet of $3.59. There are a total of 30 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Forest Hills.
How have rent prices in Forest Hills, New York, NY changed this year?
Rent prices for rentals in Forest Hills, New York, NY can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.15%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.31%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.15%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.05% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in Forest Hills, New York, NY?
A reasonable rent price in Forest Hills, New York, NY is around $2,636/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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