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 $2,483 for a studio rental to $6,135 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,350, or roughly $4 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in March 2025, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $80 (3.08%) year-over-year from $2,585 to $2,665. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $518 (17.97%) year-over-year from $2,882 to $3,400. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $439 (12.80%) year-over-year from $3,431 to $3,870. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $279 (6.09%) year-over-year from $4,581 to $4,860. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $170 (2.89%) year-over-year from $5,890 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 down by 1.75% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.75% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.30% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.14% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.41% this month.
Beds
Price / Sqft
Mar 2025 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $3.90 $2,665 $2,585 (3.08%) $2,025 (31.60%)
1 BR $4.06 $3,400 $2,882 (17.97%) $2,515 (35.19%)
2 BR $3.71 $3,870 $3,431 (12.80%) $3,010 (28.57%)
3 BR $3.13 $4,860 $4,581 (6.09%) $3,742 (29.89%)
4+ BR $3.19 $6,060 $5,890 (2.89%) $4,750 (27.59%)

Historical Rents in Forest Hills, New York, NY

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Top Cities Near Forest Hills

There are a total of 20 cities nearby Forest Hills. The average rent in Forest Hills is currently $4,348 per month. A total of 4 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Bridgeport, CT, with an average rent of $2,198, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Forest Hills, New York, NY is West Long Branch, NJ. Monthly rents here are on average $29,500 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 73.31% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 20.00% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Forest Hills, New York, NY are about 2.53% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 13.33% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 20 total cities near Forest Hills, New York, NY in the following chart.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Yonkers, NY $2,050 $2,250 $3,200 $2,700
Stamford, CT $1,775 $2,233 $2,900 $2,800
Glen Cove, NY $2,550 $3,100 $3,475 $3,373
Long Beach, NY $2,163 $2,623 $3,600 $3,850
Long Branch, NJ N/A $2,825 $3,400 $4,100
Harrison, NY $2,690 $3,070 $4,135 $4,189
New York, NY $3,525 $4,300 $5,395 $4,295
New Rochelle, NY $2,569 $3,150 $4,449 $4,400
Oakhurst, NJ N/A N/A $12,500 $4,500
West Long Branch, NJ N/A N/A $5,475 $29,500

Top Neighborhoods Near Forest Hills

There are a total of 49 neighborhoods in or near Forest Hills. Some of these neighborhoods include Rego Park, Kew Gardens, and Flushing. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 49 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 $4,300 per month. A total of 13 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only seventeen neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $4,300. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Forest Hills's average rent, which is only $3,350. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Forest Hills, East Side has the most affordable average rent at $2,296 per month. Whereas, at $8,500 average rent per month, Ocean Beach is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Forest Hills. View the following chart for more information.
Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Rego Park, New York, NY $1,895 $2,625 $3,200 $2,800
Kew Gardens, New York, NY $1,800 $2,425 $3,600 $2,804
Flushing, New York, NY $2,700 $2,800 $3,300 $2,950
Astoria, New York, NY $2,650 $2,950 $3,596 $3,164
Bedford-Stuyvesant, New York, NY $2,700 $2,800 $3,300 $3,200
East Harlem, New York, NY $2,800 $2,995 $3,198 $3,295
Bushwick, New York, NY $2,795 $3,155 $3,161 $3,350
Crown Heights, New York, NY $2,821 $2,900 $3,761 $3,497
Bowery, New York, NY $2,800 $3,450 $5,495 $3,500
Upper East Side, New York, NY $3,300 $4,200 $4,800 $3,950
Clinton Hill, New York, NY $3,214 $3,995 $5,448 $4,056
Murray Hill, New York, NY $3,500 $4,350 $6,323 $4,082
Prospect Heights, New York, NY $3,625 $4,111 $5,571 $4,125
Long Island City, New York, NY $3,359 $3,982 $5,830 $4,154
Fort Greene, New York, NY $3,400 $4,365 $6,300 $4,300
Downtown Brooklyn, New York, NY $3,543 $4,273 $5,821 $4,368
Kips Bay, New York, NY $3,801 $3,995 $5,485 $4,475
Midtown East, New York, NY $3,450 $4,600 $5,989 $4,600
Greenpoint, New York, NY $3,486 $4,216 $5,500 $4,769
Flatiron District, New York, NY $3,973 $6,000 $8,642 $4,800
Midtown South, New York, NY $3,800 $4,995 $7,594 $4,884
Midtown, New York, NY $3,675 $4,300 $6,671 $4,945
East Village, New York, NY $2,758 $3,995 $5,495 $4,995
Williamsburg, New York, NY $3,700 $4,948 $5,281 $5,112
Stuyvesant Town - Peter Cooper Village, New York, NY N/A $5,042 $5,887 $5,198
Lower East Side, New York, NY $3,985 $4,900 $5,295 $5,295
Greenwich Village, New York, NY $4,200 $5,600 $5,500 $5,400
NoLita, New York, NY $3,950 $5,395 $6,495 $5,495
NoMad, New York, NY $4,464 $5,721 $8,401 $5,799
Gramercy Park, New York, NY $3,804 $5,042 $6,188 $5,985

Top Counties Near Forest Hills

There are a total of 49 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 $3,925. 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 $2,198. 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 28.50% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Forest Hills, New York, NY is 15.00% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Forest Hills, New York, NY is 8.11% 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 $2,050 $2,250 $3,200 $2,700
Bronx, New York, NY $2,400 $2,650 $3,099 $3,135
Queens, New York, NY $2,895 $2,850 $3,390 $3,285
Glen Cove, NY $2,550 $3,100 $3,475 $3,373
Hempstead, NY $2,050 $2,500 $3,200 $3,725
Long Beach, NY $2,163 $2,623 $3,600 $3,850
Brooklyn, New York, NY $3,401 $3,850 $4,245 $3,925
North Hempstead, NY $1,950 $2,950 $3,800 $4,150
New Rochelle, NY $2,569 $3,150 $4,449 $4,400
Manhattan, New York, NY $3,580 $4,500 $5,895 $4,575

Top Zipcodes Near Forest Hills

There are a total of 4 zipcodes in or near Forest Hills, New York, NY. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,625. 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 $2,985 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,788 per month is 10023, New York, NY.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $2,881. 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 $3,575 per month. Or in other words, $5 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $4,629 per month. Which comes out to $6 per sqft. The following chart includes the top 4 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 $2,483 $3,000 $3,700 $3,350
10035, New York, NY $2,489 $2,725 $3,398 $2,985
10128, New York, NY $3,420 $4,150 $5,557 $3,900
10023, New York, NY $3,273 $4,995 $8,400 $4,788

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 $3,350. 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 $2,483 and an average price per square feet of $3.90. There are a total of 14 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 $3,000 and an average price per square feet of $4.06. There are a total of 45 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 $3,700 and an average price per square feet of $3.71. There are a total of 21 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 0.03%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.18%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.13%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.06% 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 $2,680/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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