Average Rent in Jamaica, New York, NY

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Current Versus Historical Jamaica, New York, NY Rents

Jamaica rentals average $0 for a studio rental to $3,500 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,179, or roughly $3 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in November 2024, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $6,507 (217.37%) year-over-year from $2,993 to $9,500. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $88 (3.24%) year-over-year from $2,703 to $2,791. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $273 (-7.85%) year-over-year from $3,479 to $3,206. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $219 (6.98%) year-over-year from $3,131 to $3,350. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $17 (0.46%) year-over-year from $3,633 to $3,650. 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 96.44% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.88% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 6.19% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.36% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 3.10% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Nov 2024 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$3.90	$2,791	$2,703 (3.24%)	$1,925 (45.02%)
2 BR	$3.01	$3,206	$3,479 (-7.85%)	$2,454 (30.63%)
3 BR	$4.28	$3,350	$3,131 (6.98%)	$2,567 (30.52%)
4+ BR	N/A	$3,650	$3,633 (0.46%)	$3,400 (7.35%)

Historical Rents in Jamaica, New York, NY

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Top Cities Near Jamaica

There are a total of 19 cities nearby Jamaica. The average rent in Jamaica is currently $3,300 per month. A total of 9 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 Jamaica, New York, NY is Spring Lake, NJ. Monthly rents here are on average $9,500 per month.

Let's compare Jamaica, New York, NY's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Jamaica, New York, NY is inf% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 21.18% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Jamaica, New York, NY are about 11.89% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 19.71% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 19 total cities near Jamaica, 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 Jamaica

There are a total of 59 neighborhoods in or near Jamaica. 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 Jamaica, New York, NY in the following chart.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near Jamaica, New York, NY is currently around $4,275 per month. A total of 9 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only twenty-one neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $4,275. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Jamaica's average rent, which is only $3,179. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Jamaica, 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 Jamaica. 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
Forest Hills, New York, NY	$2,655	$2,823	$3,000	$3,000
Flushing, New York, NY	$1,995	$2,400	$3,900	$3,000
Flatbush, New York, NY	$2,616	$2,800	$3,099	$3,000
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
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
Park Slope, New York, NY	$3,200	$3,473	$4,550	$4,228
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
Boerum Hill, New York, NY	$3,600	$3,825	$5,750	$4,625
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
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
DUMBO, New York, NY	$3,653	$4,950	$6,879	$5,995

Top Counties Near Jamaica

There are a total of 59 counties located by Jamaica, 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 11 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Bridgeport, CT. It's average rent per month is $2,000. Vice versa, with an average rent of $9,500, Spring Lake, NJ is the most expensive county by Jamaica, New York, NY.

Typically, rent for studios in Jamaica, New York, NY is inf% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Jamaica, New York, NY is 10.43% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Jamaica, New York, NY is 4.05% 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	$2,100	$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 Jamaica

There are a total of 6 zipcodes in or near Jamaica, 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 Jamaica, 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 Jamaica, 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 - Jamaica Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Jamaica, New York, NY?

The average monthly rental price for Jamaica, New York, NY apartments for rent is approximately $3,179. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Jamaica, 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 Jamaica, New York, NY.

How much is a studio apartment in Jamaica, New York, NY?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $0 and an average price per square feet of $0.00. There are a total of 1 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Jamaica.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Jamaica, New York, NY?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,791 and an average price per square feet of $3.90. There are a total of 19 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Jamaica.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Jamaica, New York, NY?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $3,283 and an average price per square feet of $3.01. There are a total of 22 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Jamaica.

How have rent prices in Jamaica, New York, NY changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Jamaica, New York, NY can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 2.17%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.03%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.08%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.07% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Jamaica, New York, NY?

A reasonable rent price in Jamaica, New York, NY is around $2,543/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.