Average Rent in Jamaica, New York, NY

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Current Versus Historical Jamaica, New York, NY Rents

Jamaica rentals average $5,675 for a studio rental to $3,500 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,064, or roughly $3 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in March 2025, median rents have fallenover the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $839 (-27.37%) year-over-year from $3,064 to $2,225. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $188 (-6.51%) year-over-year from $2,880 to $2,693. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $363 (-10.31%) year-over-year from $3,518 to $3,155. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $133 (4.35%) year-over-year from $3,067 to $3,200. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $984 (27.97%) year-over-year from $3,516 to $4,500. 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 10.63% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.44% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 3.21% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.54% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Mar 2025 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$3.34	$2,225	$3,064 (-27.37%)	$1,887 (17.89%)
1 BR	$2.25	$2,693	$2,880 (-6.51%)	$1,851 (45.46%)
2 BR	$3.10	$3,155	$3,518 (-10.31%)	$2,629 (19.99%)
3 BR	$2.75	$3,200	$3,067 (4.35%)	$2,417 (32.41%)
4+ BR	N/A	$4,500	$3,516 (27.97%)	$3,000 (50.00%)

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 $4,298 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 $2,200, 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 $9,250 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 77.09% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 3.17% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Jamaica, New York, NY are about 7.46% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 50.00% 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
Yonkers, NY	$2,050	$2,400	$3,000	$2,800
Stamford, CT	$1,800	$2,280	$2,925	$2,850
Norwalk, CT	$1,750	$2,200	$2,950	$3,000
Glen Cove, NY	$2,550	$3,223	$3,475	$3,400
Long Beach, NY	$2,075	$2,548	$3,500	$3,700
Harrison, NY	$2,690	$2,955	$4,094	$4,073
New York, NY	$3,525	$4,290	$5,495	$4,298
New Rochelle, NY	$2,799	$3,000	$4,399	$4,310
Oakhurst, NJ	N/A	N/A	N/A	$4,350
Long Branch, NJ	N/A	$3,300	$3,700	$4,800

Top Neighborhoods Near Jamaica

There are a total of 55 neighborhoods in or near Jamaica. Some of these neighborhoods include Elmhurst, Forest Hills, and Flushing. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 55 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 $4,350 per month. A total of 6 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only twenty-four neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $4,350. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Jamaica's average rent, which is only $3,064. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Jamaica, East Side has the most affordable average rent at $2,295 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
Elmhurst, New York, NY	$2,000	$2,665	$3,150	$2,800
Forest Hills, New York, NY	$2,388	$2,600	$3,400	$2,950
Flushing, New York, NY	$2,650	$2,825	$3,300	$2,950
Flatbush, New York, NY	$2,538	$2,800	$3,050	$2,950
Rego Park, New York, NY	$1,900	$2,900	$3,200	$3,100
Bedford-Stuyvesant, New York, NY	$2,700	$2,895	$3,000	$3,150
Astoria, New York, NY	$2,500	$3,000	$3,623	$3,200
Bushwick, New York, NY	$2,795	$3,182	$3,295	$3,368
East Harlem, New York, NY	$3,250	$2,998	$3,295	$3,495
Bowery, New York, NY	$2,800	$3,500	$4,050	$3,499
Ridgewood, New York, NY	$2,195	$2,550	$3,271	$3,499
Crown Heights, New York, NY	$3,050	$3,350	$3,703	$3,500
Park Slope, New York, NY	$3,950	$3,825	$4,400	$4,000
Murray Hill, New York, NY	$3,475	$4,395	$6,000	$4,002
Long Island City, New York, NY	$3,339	$3,866	$5,850	$4,027
Prospect Heights, New York, NY	$3,600	$4,185	$5,598	$4,157
Upper East Side, New York, NY	$3,400	$4,250	$5,638	$4,200
Clinton Hill, New York, NY	$3,226	$3,995	$5,573	$4,260
Boerum Hill, New York, NY	$3,450	$4,150	$6,545	$4,315
Fort Greene, New York, NY	$3,475	$4,365	$6,268	$4,350
Downtown Brooklyn, New York, NY	$3,503	$4,300	$5,818	$4,400
Kips Bay, New York, NY	$3,785	$4,100	$5,503	$4,405
East Village, New York, NY	$2,978	$3,795	$5,495	$4,650
Midtown East, New York, NY	$3,398	$4,600	$6,200	$4,725
Greenpoint, New York, NY	$3,479	$4,125	$5,500	$4,800
Gowanus, New York, NY	$3,363	$3,950	$6,248	$4,879
Williamsburg, New York, NY	$3,660	$4,670	$5,250	$4,995
Stuyvesant Town - Peter Cooper Village, New York, NY	N/A	$5,042	$6,032	$5,213
Lower East Side, New York, NY	$3,975	$3,995	$5,495	$5,495
Gramercy Park, New York, NY	$4,068	$5,613	$5,925	$5,980

Top Counties Near Jamaica

There are a total of 55 counties located by Jamaica, New York, NY. Some of these counties include Bronx, New York, NY, Queens, New York, NY, and Glen Cove, NY. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,925. That's roughly around $3 per sqft. A total of 6 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 $9,250, Spring Lake, NJ is the most expensive county by Jamaica, New York, NY.

Typically, rent for studios in Jamaica, New York, NY is 65.24% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Jamaica, New York, NY is 2.28% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Jamaica, New York, NY is 2.86% 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	$2,600	$3,125	$3,200
Queens, New York, NY	$2,754	$2,850	$3,452	$3,295
Glen Cove, NY	$2,550	$3,223	$3,475	$3,400
Hempstead, NY	$2,100	$2,500	$3,300	$3,600
Long Beach, NY	$2,075	$2,548	$3,500	$3,700
Brooklyn, New York, NY	$3,401	$3,800	$4,300	$3,900
Oyster Bay, NY	$2,195	$2,650	$3,640	$3,950
North Hempstead, NY	$2,500	$3,210	$3,800	$4,250
New Rochelle, NY	$2,799	$3,000	$4,399	$4,310
Manhattan, New York, NY	$3,595	$4,500	$5,995	$4,600

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 $3,300.

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	$2,475	$2,600	$3,500	$2,972
10035, New York, NY	$2,531	$2,750	$3,400	$3,200
10128, New York, NY	$3,393	$4,250	$5,743	$4,088
10023, New York, NY	$3,283	$4,995	$8,437	$4,800
10463, New York, NY	N/A	$2,680	$3,450	$3,300

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 $3,064. 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 $5,675 and an average price per square feet of $3.34. 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 $2,685 and an average price per square feet of $2.25. There are a total of 15 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 $3,257 and an average price per square feet of $3.10. There are a total of 14 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 -0.27%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.07%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.10%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.04% 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 $2,451/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.