Average Rent in Jamaica, New York, NY

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Current Versus Historical Jamaica, New York, NY Rents

Jamaica rentals average $6,050 for a studio rental to $3,500 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,199, or roughly $3 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in February 2025, median rents have fallen substantiallyover the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $6,437 (210.10%) year-over-year from $3,064 to $9,500. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $297 (-10.45%) year-over-year from $2,841 to $2,544. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $519 (-14.75%) year-over-year from $3,516 to $2,997. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $450 (15.00%) year-over-year from $3,000 to $3,450. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $117 (3.31%) year-over-year from $3,533 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 100.71% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 5.48% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 6.36% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 3.06% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 6.01% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Feb 2025 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$3.32	$9,500	$3,064 (210.10%)	$1,862 (410.30%)
1 BR	N/A	$2,544	$2,841 (-10.45%)	$1,851 (37.44%)
2 BR	$3.24	$2,997	$3,516 (-14.75%)	$2,379 (25.96%)
3 BR	$3.70	$3,450	$3,000 (15.00%)	$2,450 (40.82%)
4+ BR	N/A	$3,650	$3,533 (3.31%)	$2,969 (22.96%)

Historical Rents in Jamaica, New York, NY

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Top Cities Near Jamaica

There are a total of 20 cities nearby Jamaica. The average rent in Jamaica is currently $4,075 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 $2,125, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Jamaica, New York, NY is Westport, CT. Monthly rents here are on average $8,583 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 74.38% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 10.00% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Jamaica, New York, NY are about 16.78% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 20.29% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 20 total cities near Jamaica, New York, NY in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Yonkers, NY	$1,900	$2,300	$2,700	$2,798
Stamford, CT	$2,125	$2,295	$3,000	$3,000
White Plains, NY	$2,100	$2,675	$3,500	$3,250
Long Beach, NY	$1,995	$2,700	$3,500	$3,500
Glen Cove, NY	$2,550	$3,200	$3,600	$3,550
Oakhurst, NJ	N/A	N/A	N/A	$3,950
Long Branch, NJ	N/A	$3,350	$3,925	$4,200
New York, NY	$3,467	$4,250	$5,400	$4,285
New Rochelle, NY	$2,709	$3,100	$4,479	$4,354
Harrison, NY	$2,695	$2,970	$4,093	$4,500

Top Neighborhoods Near Jamaica

There are a total of 54 neighborhoods in or near Jamaica. Some of these neighborhoods include Rego Park, Flatbush, and Flushing. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 54 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 $4,377 per month. A total of 7 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only twenty-three neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $4,377. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Jamaica's average rent, which is only $3,199. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Jamaica, East Side has the most affordable average rent at $2,201 per month. Whereas, at $8,500 average rent per month, Ocean Beach is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Jamaica. View the following chart for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Rego Park, New York, NY	$1,900	$2,767	$3,200	$2,800
Flatbush, New York, NY	$2,556	$2,800	$3,170	$2,995
Flushing, New York, NY	$2,750	$2,800	$3,850	$3,000
East Flatbush, New York, NY	$2,000	$2,725	$2,806	$3,116
Bedford-Stuyvesant, New York, NY	$2,750	$3,065	$3,100	$3,200
East Harlem, New York, NY	$3,100	$2,822	$3,150	$3,200
Astoria, New York, NY	$2,441	$3,000	$3,585	$3,200
Forest Hills, New York, NY	$2,748	$2,900	$3,650	$3,240
Ridgewood, New York, NY	N/A	$2,910	$3,300	$3,250
Bushwick, New York, NY	$2,795	$3,298	$3,300	$3,306
Crown Heights, New York, NY	$3,050	$2,949	$3,723	$3,450
Bowery, New York, NY	$2,800	$3,450	$4,195	$3,450
Upper East Side, New York, NY	$3,300	$3,995	$5,400	$4,000
Long Island City, New York, NY	$3,322	$3,862	$5,757	$4,029
Murray Hill, New York, NY	$3,400	$4,573	$6,500	$4,150
Fort Greene, New York, NY	$3,547	$4,595	$4,295	$4,225
Clinton Hill, New York, NY	$3,300	$3,995	$4,995	$4,250
Prospect Heights, New York, NY	$3,625	$4,395	$5,952	$4,300
East Village, New York, NY	$2,800	$3,795	$4,595	$4,400
Downtown Brooklyn, New York, NY	$3,345	$4,305	$5,926	$4,425
Park Slope, New York, NY	$4,100	$3,650	$4,400	$4,500
Kips Bay, New York, NY	$3,788	$3,995	$5,365	$4,580
Williamsburg, New York, NY	$3,889	$4,700	$5,557	$4,865
Greenpoint, New York, NY	$3,613	$4,445	$6,000	$4,985
Midtown East, New York, NY	$3,500	$4,550	$6,075	$4,995
Lower East Side, New York, NY	$3,100	$3,204	$4,995	$4,995
Stuyvesant Town - Peter Cooper Village, New York, NY	N/A	$5,047	$6,215	$5,120
Flatiron District, New York, NY	$4,525	$5,600	$9,500	$5,600
NoMad, New York, NY	$4,432	$5,675	$8,758	$5,674
Gramercy Park, New York, NY	$3,635	$5,593	$5,495	$5,700

Top Counties Near Jamaica

There are a total of 54 counties located by Jamaica, New York, NY. Some of these counties include Bronx, New York, NY, Queens, New York, NY, and Long Beach, NY. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,525. That's roughly around $3 per sqft. A total of 8 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Bridgeport, CT. It's average rent per month is $2,125. Vice versa, with an average rent of $8,583, Westport, CT is the most expensive county by Jamaica, New York, NY.

Typically, rent for studios in Jamaica, New York, NY is 69.42% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Jamaica, New York, NY is 5.66% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Jamaica, New York, NY is 9.03% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Bronx, New York, NY	$2,200	$2,575	$3,095	$3,017
Queens, New York, NY	$2,893	$2,908	$3,360	$3,269
Long Beach, NY	$1,995	$2,700	$3,500	$3,500
Hempstead, NY	$2,000	$2,595	$3,175	$3,500
Glen Cove, NY	$2,550	$3,200	$3,600	$3,550
Brooklyn, New York, NY	$3,448	$3,800	$4,200	$3,850
Oyster Bay, NY	N/A	$2,680	$3,603	$3,950
New Rochelle, NY	$2,709	$3,100	$4,479	$4,354
North Hempstead, NY	$2,500	$2,925	$3,913	$4,538
Manhattan, New York, NY	$3,500	$4,495	$5,895	$4,595

Top Zipcodes Near Jamaica

There are a total of 5 zipcodes in or near Jamaica, New York, NY. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,250.

The following chart includes the top 5 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	$2,748	$2,900	$3,650	$3,250
10035, New York, NY	$2,299	$2,822	$3,150	$2,977
10128, New York, NY	$3,350	$4,000	$5,620	$3,800
10023, New York, NY	$3,343	$4,999	$8,025	$4,650
10463, New York, NY	$2,600	$2,665	$3,400	$3,200

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 $3,199. 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 $6,050 and an average price per square feet of $3.32. There are a total of 2 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 $2,534 and an average price per square feet of $0. There are a total of 7 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 $2,997 and an average price per square feet of $3.24. There are a total of 11 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 2.10%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.10%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.15%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.15% 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 $2,559/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.