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 $2,653 for a studio rental to $6,060 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,950, or roughly $4 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in February 2025, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $153 (5.91%) year-over-year from $2,587 to $2,740. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $345 (12.98%) year-over-year from $2,655 to $3,000. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $524 (15.74%) year-over-year from $3,331 to $3,855. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $246 (5.33%) year-over-year from $4,614 to $4,860. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $400 (7.16%) year-over-year from $5,585 to $5,985. 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 0.55% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 6.59% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.04% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.14% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.24% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Feb 2025 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$4.52	$2,740	$2,587 (5.91%)	$1,958 (39.97%)
1 BR	$3.54	$3,000	$2,655 (12.98%)	$2,457 (22.12%)
2 BR	$3.79	$3,855	$3,331 (15.74%)	$2,987 (29.07%)
3 BR	$2.75	$4,860	$4,614 (5.33%)	$4,042 (20.25%)
4+ BR	N/A	$5,985	$5,585 (7.16%)	$4,706 (27.17%)

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 $4,200 per month. A total of 3 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Bridgeport, CT, with an average rent of $2,200, 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 $9,000 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 55.70% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 3.85% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Forest Hills, New York, NY are about 5.88% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are on par with the other cities nearby. 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
Yonkers, NY	$2,150	$2,325	$2,700	$2,843
Stamford, CT	$2,125	$2,298	$2,896	$2,900
Norwalk, CT	$1,900	$1,973	$3,000	$2,995
Glen Cove, NY	$2,550	$3,200	$3,525	$3,423
Long Beach, NY	$2,000	$2,500	$3,600	$3,700
Long Branch, NJ	N/A	$3,050	$3,500	$4,000
Oakhurst, NJ	N/A	N/A	N/A	$4,200
Harrison, NY	$2,723	$2,990	$4,019	$4,236
New York, NY	$3,500	$4,275	$5,495	$4,263
New Rochelle, NY	$2,799	$3,100	$4,384	$4,294

Top Neighborhoods Near Forest Hills

There are a total of 52 neighborhoods in or near Forest Hills. Some of these neighborhoods include Elmhurst, East Flatbush, and Rego Park. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 52 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 $4,312 per month. A total of 3 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only twenty-seven neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $4,312. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Forest Hills's average rent, which is only $2,950. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Forest Hills, East Side has the most affordable average rent at $2,294 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
Elmhurst, New York, NY	$2,679	$2,526	$3,075	$2,800
East Flatbush, New York, NY	$2,038	$2,450	$2,800	$2,903
Rego Park, New York, NY	$1,900	$2,775	$3,275	$3,028
Flushing, New York, NY	$2,750	$2,900	$3,800	$3,100
Jamaica, New York, NY	$1,875	$2,705	$3,309	$3,100
East Harlem, New York, NY	$3,200	$2,836	$3,150	$3,195
Astoria, New York, NY	$2,500	$3,000	$3,466	$3,200
Bedford-Stuyvesant, New York, NY	$2,467	$2,895	$3,200	$3,200
Bushwick, New York, NY	$2,795	$3,155	$3,300	$3,300
Crown Heights, New York, NY	$2,860	$3,036	$3,550	$3,395
Ridgewood, New York, NY	N/A	$2,958	$3,350	$3,499
Long Island City, New York, NY	$3,300	$3,922	$5,816	$4,041
Clinton Hill, New York, NY	$3,025	$3,998	$4,400	$4,050
Upper East Side, New York, NY	$3,393	$4,168	$5,464	$4,070
Murray Hill, New York, NY	$3,475	$4,395	$6,500	$4,084
Prospect Heights, New York, NY	$3,635	$4,375	$5,795	$4,300
Downtown Brooklyn, New York, NY	$3,376	$4,272	$5,616	$4,324
Midtown South, New York, NY	$3,800	$4,695	$5,950	$4,356
Fort Greene, New York, NY	$3,500	$4,375	$6,268	$4,400
Kips Bay, New York, NY	$3,850	$3,995	$5,495	$4,425
East Village, New York, NY	$3,038	$3,795	$5,170	$4,650
Greenpoint, New York, NY	$3,484	$4,478	$5,727	$4,906
Williamsburg, New York, NY	$3,827	$4,695	$5,950	$5,000
Midtown East, New York, NY	$3,495	$4,600	$6,300	$5,088
Midtown, New York, NY	$3,675	$4,500	$6,895	$5,256
Stuyvesant Town - Peter Cooper Village, New York, NY	N/A	$5,017	$6,179	$5,286
Lower East Side, New York, NY	$3,722	$3,995	$5,495	$5,299
Flatiron District, New York, NY	$4,200	$5,800	$8,696	$5,600
NoMad, New York, NY	$4,444	$5,768	$8,800	$5,683
Gramercy Park, New York, NY	$3,650	$5,585	$5,895	$5,785

Top Counties Near Forest Hills

There are a total of 52 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 $3,750. That's roughly around $3 per sqft. A total of 5 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Bridgeport, CT. It's average rent per month is $2,200. Vice versa, with an average rent of $9,000, 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 26.48% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Forest Hills, New York, NY is 3.85% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Forest Hills, New York, NY is 1.89% 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	$2,150	$2,325	$2,700	$2,843
Bronx, New York, NY	$2,200	$2,500	$3,018	$3,100
Queens, New York, NY	$3,000	$2,900	$3,429	$3,300
Glen Cove, NY	$2,550	$3,200	$3,525	$3,423
Long Beach, NY	$2,000	$2,500	$3,600	$3,700
Hempstead, NY	$2,000	$2,500	$3,400	$3,700
Brooklyn, New York, NY	$3,400	$3,800	$4,000	$3,800
North Hempstead, NY	$1,900	$3,110	$3,885	$4,225
New Rochelle, NY	$2,799	$3,100	$4,384	$4,294
Manhattan, New York, NY	$3,525	$4,500	$5,995	$4,600

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 $3,492.

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	$2,665	$2,600	$3,500	$2,984
10035, New York, NY	$2,531	$2,753	$3,000	$2,967
10128, New York, NY	$3,350	$4,200	$5,735	$4,000
10023, New York, NY	$3,407	$5,000	$8,215	$4,648

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 $2,950. 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 $2,653 and an average price per square feet of $4.52. There are a total of 18 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 $2,600 and an average price per square feet of $3.54. There are a total of 42 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 $3,400 and an average price per square feet of $3.79. There are a total of 28 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 0.06%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.13%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.16%, 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 $2,360/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.