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 $2,655 for a studio rental to $6,135 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,000, or roughly $3 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in November 2024, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $188 (7.53%) year-over-year from $2,499 to $2,688. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $325 (11.71%) year-over-year from $2,775 to $3,100. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $98 (2.78%) year-over-year from $3,537 to $3,635. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $183 (3.92%) year-over-year from $4,677 to $4,860. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $893 (17.29%) year-over-year from $5,167 to $6,060. 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 0.37% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 4.42% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 3.75% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.02% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.77% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Nov 2024 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$5.02	$2,688	$2,499 (7.53%)	$1,953 (37.59%)
1 BR	$3.29	$3,100	$2,775 (11.71%)	$2,292 (35.27%)
2 BR	$3.38	$3,635	$3,537 (2.78%)	$3,028 (20.03%)
3 BR	$2.50	$4,860	$4,677 (3.92%)	$3,708 (31.06%)
4+ BR	$6.00	$6,060	$5,167 (17.29%)	$4,707 (28.75%)

Historical Rents in Forest Hills, New York, NY

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Top Cities Near Forest Hills

There are a total of 19 cities nearby Forest Hills. The average rent in Forest Hills is currently $3,300 per month. A total of 8 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Bridgeport, CT, with an average rent of $2,000, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Forest Hills, New York, NY is Spring Lake, NJ. Monthly rents here are on average $9,500 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 39.74% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 22.05% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Forest Hills, New York, NY are about 3.58% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 10.87% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 19 total cities near Forest Hills, New York, NY in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Newark, NJ	N/A	$1,300	$2,325	$2,325
West Babylon, NY	N/A	$2,395	$2,893	$2,500
Yonkers, NY	$2,100	$2,200	$2,800	$2,750
Stamford, CT	$1,750	$2,217	$2,975	$2,950
White Plains, NY	$2,275	$2,650	$3,600	$3,300
Long Beach, NY	$1,963	$2,600	$3,300	$3,500
New Rochelle, NY	$2,413	$2,900	$3,500	$3,500
Long Branch, NJ	N/A	$3,000	$3,775	$3,800
Harrison, NY	$2,620	$2,930	$4,108	$4,225
New York, NY	$3,450	$4,200	$5,042	$4,250

Top Neighborhoods Near Forest Hills

There are a total of 59 neighborhoods in or near Forest Hills. Some of these neighborhoods include Elmhurst, Kew Gardens, and Rego Park. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 59 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 $4,275 per month. A total of 8 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only twenty-two neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $4,275. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Forest Hills's average rent, which is only $3,000. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Forest Hills, East Side has the most affordable average rent at $2,250 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	$2,269	$2,667	$3,412	$2,708
Kew Gardens, New York, NY	$1,950	$2,300	$3,075	$2,795
Rego Park, New York, NY	$1,913	$2,600	$3,250	$2,900
Flushing, New York, NY	$1,995	$2,400	$3,900	$3,000
Jamaica, New York, NY	N/A	$2,791	$3,283	$3,179
Bedford-Stuyvesant, New York, NY	$2,200	$2,800	$3,200	$3,195
Astoria, New York, NY	$2,470	$2,900	$3,635	$3,200
East Flatbush, New York, NY	$2,025	$2,550	$2,750	$3,300
Bushwick, New York, NY	$2,679	$3,000	$3,204	$3,333
East Harlem, New York, NY	$3,375	$3,092	$3,195	$3,398
Ridgewood, New York, NY	N/A	$3,050	$3,750	$3,500
Crown Heights, New York, NY	$2,740	$3,196	$4,300	$3,598
Upper East Side, New York, NY	$3,276	$4,000	$5,095	$4,000
Murray Hill, New York, NY	$3,425	$4,250	$6,500	$4,057
Long Island City, New York, NY	$3,300	$3,995	$5,995	$4,092
Fort Greene, New York, NY	$3,600	$4,150	$4,275	$4,150
Clinton Hill, New York, NY	$2,850	$3,838	$5,550	$4,160
Downtown Brooklyn, New York, NY	$3,428	$4,210	$5,846	$4,275
Prospect Heights, New York, NY	$3,570	$4,495	$6,009	$4,375
East Village, New York, NY	$2,995	$3,795	$4,495	$4,495
Midtown East, New York, NY	$3,375	$4,400	$6,000	$4,500
Kips Bay, New York, NY	$3,595	$4,255	$5,470	$4,550
Williamsburg, New York, NY	$3,850	$4,583	$5,031	$4,750
Lower East Side, New York, NY	$3,497	$4,325	$4,765	$4,990
Midtown, New York, NY	$3,700	$4,298	$6,600	$5,000
Greenpoint, New York, NY	$3,374	$4,250	$5,328	$5,009
Stuyvesant Town - Peter Cooper Village, New York, NY	N/A	$4,920	$6,054	$5,057
Gramercy Park, New York, NY	$3,711	$5,550	$4,995	$5,495
NoMad, New York, NY	$4,335	$5,676	$8,291	$5,724
Flatiron District, New York, NY	$4,300	$5,775	$9,631	$5,800

Top Counties Near Forest Hills

There are a total of 59 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 $3,400. That's roughly around $3 per sqft. A total of 10 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Bridgeport, CT. It's average rent per month is $2,000. Vice versa, with an average rent of $9,500, 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 35.03% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Forest Hills, New York, NY is 11.43% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Forest Hills, New York, NY is 5.00% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Yonkers, NY	$2,100	$2,200	$2,800	$2,750
Bronx, New York, NY	$2,150	$2,575	$3,200	$3,000
Queens, New York, NY	$2,850	$2,786	$3,498	$3,283
Hempstead, NY	$2,013	$2,500	$3,010	$3,413
Long Beach, NY	$1,963	$2,600	$3,300	$3,500
New Rochelle, NY	$2,413	$2,900	$3,500	$3,500
Brooklyn, New York, NY	$3,373	$3,689	$4,199	$3,850
Oyster Bay, NY	N/A	$2,500	$3,453	$4,000
Manhattan, New York, NY	$3,495	$4,395	$5,750	$4,495
North Hempstead, NY	$3,575	$2,600	$4,000	$4,538

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 $3,500. A total of 3 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 $2,850 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,950 per month is 10023, New York, NY.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $2,998. 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 $3,480 per month. Or in other words, $5 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $4,235 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	$2,645	$2,823	$3,000	$3,000
10035, New York, NY	$2,299	$2,713	$3,148	$2,850
10128, New York, NY	$3,350	$4,137	$5,200	$4,000
10023, New York, NY	$3,400	$5,070	$8,295	$4,950
10280, New York, NY	$3,812	$4,467	$6,429	$4,631
10463, New York, NY	$1,995	$2,720	$3,270	$2,995

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 $3,000. 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 $2,655 and an average price per square feet of $5.02. There are a total of 20 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 $2,823 and an average price per square feet of $3.29. There are a total of 40 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 $3,000 and an average price per square feet of $3.38. There are a total of 33 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 0.08%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.12%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.03%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.04% 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 $2,400/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.