Average Rent in Long Island City, New York, NY

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Current Versus Historical Long Island City, New York, NY Rents

Long Island City rentals average $3,280 for a studio rental to $4,400 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,900, or roughly $6 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in December 2024, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $43 (-1.26%) year-over-year from $3,370 to $3,328. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $3 (0.08%) year-over-year from $3,986 to $3,989. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $208 (3.69%) year-over-year from $5,631 to $5,839. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $493 (-7.20%) year-over-year from $6,843 to $6,350. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $3,750 (-49.67%) year-over-year from $7,550 to $3,800. 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 0.34% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.98% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.33% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 6.99% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 26.21% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Dec 2024 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$6.45	$3,328	$3,370 (-1.26%)	$2,905 (14.54%)
1 BR	$5.40	$3,989	$3,986 (0.08%)	$3,486 (14.41%)
2 BR	$5.51	$5,839	$5,631 (3.69%)	$4,871 (19.85%)
3 BR	$5.07	$6,350	$6,843 (-7.20%)	$5,699 (11.42%)
4+ BR	N/A	$3,800	$7,550 (-49.67%)	$7,100 (-46.48%)

Historical Rents in Long Island City, New York, NY

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Top Cities Near Long Island City

There are a total of 17 cities nearby Long Island City. The average rent in Long Island City is currently $3,500 per month. A total of 10 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Bridgeport, CT, with an average rent of $2,175, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Long Island City, New York, NY is Spring Lake, NJ. Monthly rents here are on average $10,000 per month.

Let's compare Long Island City, New York, NY's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Long Island City, New York, NY is 46.65% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 32.00% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Long Island City, New York, NY are about 38.30% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 25.26% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 17 total cities near Long Island City, New York, NY in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
West Babylon, NY	$2,970	$2,425	$3,000	$2,495
Yonkers, NY	$1,900	$2,175	$2,663	$2,843
Stamford, CT	$2,009	$2,253	$3,000	$2,855
Norwalk, CT	$1,588	$2,250	$2,890	$2,884
White Plains, NY	$2,250	$2,625	$3,548	$3,300
Long Beach, NY	$1,925	$2,550	$3,200	$3,500
Long Branch, NJ	N/A	$3,100	$3,750	$3,850
New York, NY	$3,408	$4,151	$5,000	$4,200
New Rochelle, NY	$1,800	$2,850	$4,419	$4,349
Harrison, NY	$2,775	$3,015	$4,200	$4,410

Top Neighborhoods Near Long Island City

There are a total of 56 neighborhoods in or near Long Island City. Some of these neighborhoods include Elmhurst, Astoria, and East Harlem. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 56 total neighborhoods in or near Long Island City, New York, NY in the following chart.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near Long Island City, New York, NY is currently around $4,266 per month. A total of 20 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only ten neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $4,266. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Long Island City's average rent, which is only $3,900. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Long Island City, East Side has the most affordable average rent at $2,226 per month. Whereas, at $12,000 average rent per month, SoHo is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Long Island City. View the following chart for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Elmhurst, New York, NY	$2,284	$2,534	$3,200	$2,679
Astoria, New York, NY	$2,440	$2,675	$3,550	$3,071
East Harlem, New York, NY	$2,525	$2,938	$3,000	$3,198
Bushwick, New York, NY	$2,795	$2,900	$3,300	$3,300
Ridgewood, New York, NY	N/A	$3,190	$3,416	$3,350
Murray Hill, New York, NY	$3,325	$4,150	$6,300	$3,899
Bowery, New York, NY	$2,800	$3,450	$4,995	$3,925
NoHo, New York, NY	$3,895	$4,150	$14,500	$4,000
Upper East Side, New York, NY	$3,350	$4,095	$5,000	$4,000
Hell's Kitchen, New York, NY	$3,440	$4,062	$5,178	$4,180
Kips Bay, New York, NY	$3,675	$4,173	$5,500	$4,495
NoLita, New York, NY	N/A	$3,900	$5,495	$4,495
East Village, New York, NY	$2,897	$3,825	$4,495	$4,495
Midtown East, New York, NY	$3,325	$4,460	$6,075	$4,525
Hudson Yards, New York, NY	$3,490	$4,493	$6,502	$4,624
Williamsburg, New York, NY	$3,822	$4,661	$4,952	$4,698
Midtown South, New York, NY	$3,955	$4,796	$7,498	$4,746
Lower East Side, New York, NY	$3,413	$4,623	$4,750	$4,750
Upper West Side, New York, NY	$3,000	$4,450	$6,945	$4,841
Greenpoint, New York, NY	$3,483	$4,395	$5,500	$4,845
West Village, New York, NY	$4,600	$4,950	$6,650	$4,950
Stuyvesant Town - Peter Cooper Village, New York, NY	N/A	$4,971	$6,054	$5,084
Little Italy, New York, NY	$3,250	$4,250	$4,850	$5,100
Midtown, New York, NY	$3,625	$4,363	$6,750	$5,200
Greenwich Village, New York, NY	$4,000	$6,150	$6,130	$5,250
Chelsea, New York, NY	$3,825	$5,490	$7,500	$5,292
Gramercy Park, New York, NY	$3,750	$5,313	$5,057	$5,295
Flatiron District, New York, NY	$4,500	$5,650	$10,500	$5,600
NoMad, New York, NY	$4,328	$5,686	$8,172	$5,686
SoHo, New York, NY	$6,250	$5,000	$13,250	$12,000

Top Counties Near Long Island City

There are a total of 56 counties located by Long Island City, 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 $3,500. That's roughly around $3 per sqft. A total of 21 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Bridgeport, CT. It's average rent per month is $2,175. Vice versa, with an average rent of $10,000, Spring Lake, NJ is the most expensive county by Long Island City, New York, NY.

Typically, rent for studios in Long Island City, New York, NY is 45.88% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Long Island City, New York, NY is 32.00% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Long Island City, New York, NY is 43.48% 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	$1,900	$2,175	$2,663	$2,843
Bronx, New York, NY	$2,000	$2,575	$3,031	$3,100
Queens, New York, NY	$2,753	$2,781	$3,480	$3,240
Long Beach, NY	$1,925	$2,550	$3,200	$3,500
Hempstead, NY	$2,000	$2,500	$3,055	$3,500
Brooklyn, New York, NY	$3,400	$3,625	$4,200	$3,850
Greenburgh, NY	$2,300	$2,600	$3,600	$3,919
New Rochelle, NY	$1,800	$2,850	$4,419	$4,349
Manhattan, New York, NY	$3,475	$4,395	$5,650	$4,495
North Hempstead, NY	$2,575	$2,675	$3,950	$4,500

Top Zipcodes Near Long Island City

There are a total of 5 zipcodes in or near Long Island City, New York, NY. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,000. 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 $2,919 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,678 per month is 10023, New York, NY.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $2,673. That's at least $5 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Long Island City, New York, NY is $2,975 per month. Or in other words, $4 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,350 per month. Which comes out to $3 per sqft. The following chart includes the top 5 zipcodes in Long Island City, New York, NY. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
10128, New York, NY	$3,350	$4,149	$5,685	$3,950
10035, New York, NY	$2,250	$2,702	$3,250	$2,919
10023, New York, NY	$3,000	$4,498	$8,100	$4,678
11375, New York, NY	$2,673	$2,975	$3,250	$3,000
10463, New York, NY	$2,500	$2,685	$3,350	$2,925

Frequently Asked Questions - Long Island City Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Long Island City, New York, NY?

The average monthly rental price for Long Island City, New York, NY apartments for rent is approximately $3,900. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Long Island City, 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 Long Island City, New York, NY.

How much is a studio apartment in Long Island City, New York, NY?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $3,280 and an average price per square feet of $6.45. There are a total of 90 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Long Island City.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Long Island City, New York, NY?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $3,750 and an average price per square feet of $5.40. There are a total of 151 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Long Island City.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Long Island City, New York, NY?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $5,750 and an average price per square feet of $5.51. There are a total of 107 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Long Island City.

How have rent prices in Long Island City, New York, NY changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Long Island City, New York, NY can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.01%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.00%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.04%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.07% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Long Island City, New York, NY?

A reasonable rent price in Long Island City, New York, NY is around $3,120/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.