Average Rent in Queens, New York, NY

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Current Versus Historical Queens, New York, NY Rents

Queens rentals average $2,900 for a studio rental to $4,500 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,295, or roughly $4 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in January 2025, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $172 (-5.53%) year-over-year from $3,110 to $2,938. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $2 (-0.08%) year-over-year from $3,038 to $3,036. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $96 (2.70%) year-over-year from $3,538 to $3,634. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $133 (3.96%) year-over-year from $3,367 to $3,500. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $500 (12.50%) year-over-year from $4,000 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 up by 2.08% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.92% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 4.53% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.63% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.12% this month.
Beds
Price / Sqft
Jan 2025 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $4.53 $2,938 $3,110 (-5.53%) $2,303 (27.55%)
1 BR $4.22 $3,036 $3,038 (-0.08%) $2,362 (28.54%)
2 BR $3.46 $3,634 $3,538 (2.70%) $2,913 (24.74%)
3 BR $3.11 $3,500 $3,367 (3.96%) $2,783 (25.75%)
4+ BR $3.19 $4,500 $4,000 (12.50%) $3,466 (29.82%)

Historical Rents in Queens, New York, NY

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1 Bed
2 Bed
3 Bed
4 Bed

Top Cities Near Queens

There are a total of 17 cities nearby Queens. The average rent in Queens is currently $3,550 per month. A total of 5 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Bridgeport, CT, with an average rent of $2,100, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Queens, New York, NY is Spring Lake, NJ. Monthly rents here are on average $9,000 per month.

Let's compare Queens, New York, NY's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Queens, New York, NY is 48.45% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 6.90% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Queens, New York, NY are about 0.03% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 24.29% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 17 total cities near Queens, New York, NY in the following chart.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Yonkers, NY $1,850 $2,200 $2,613 $2,625
Asbury Park, NJ $1,888 $2,300 $2,800 $3,000
Glen Cove, NY $2,550 $3,200 $3,600 $3,500
White Plains, NY $2,025 $2,690 $3,500 $3,500
Ocean Grove, NJ $1,495 $3,050 $2,750 $3,500
Long Beach, NY $1,963 $2,700 $3,500 $3,550
Oakhurst, NJ N/A N/A N/A $3,800
Long Branch, NJ N/A $3,000 $3,700 $4,000
New York, NY $3,426 $4,200 $5,300 $4,290
Harrison, NY $2,775 $3,053 $4,203 $4,469

Top Neighborhoods Near Queens

There are a total of 58 neighborhoods in or near Queens. Some of these neighborhoods include Flatbush, Bedford-Stuyvesant, and East Harlem. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 58 total neighborhoods in or near Queens, New York, NY in the following chart.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near Queens, New York, NY is currently around $4,324 per month. A total of 14 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only sixteen neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $4,324. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Queens's average rent, which is only $3,295. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Queens, Brooklawn - St. Vincent has the most affordable average rent at $1,800 per month. Whereas, at $10,000 average rent per month, SoHo is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Queens. View the following chart for more information.
Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Flatbush, New York, NY $2,635 $2,750 $3,200 $3,000
Bedford-Stuyvesant, New York, NY $2,500 $2,995 $3,050 $3,150
East Harlem, New York, NY $3,210 $2,869 $3,150 $3,250
Crown Heights, New York, NY $2,821 $2,889 $3,795 $3,350
Harlem, New York, NY $2,617 $2,824 $3,250 $3,350
Central Harlem, New York, NY $2,422 $2,824 $3,300 $3,398
Bushwick, New York, NY $2,795 $3,222 $3,400 $3,431
West Harlem, New York, NY $2,400 $2,798 $3,450 $3,485
Long Island City, New York, NY $3,300 $3,840 $5,645 $4,004
Murray Hill, New York, NY $3,350 $4,300 $6,782 $4,075
Upper East Side, New York, NY $3,350 $4,155 $5,895 $4,195
Financial District, New York, NY $3,525 $4,585 $6,462 $4,300
Downtown Brooklyn, New York, NY $3,447 $4,284 $5,818 $4,349
Prospect Heights, New York, NY $3,585 $4,398 $4,898 $4,350
Hell's Kitchen, New York, NY $3,488 $4,047 $5,913 $4,370
Kips Bay, New York, NY $3,615 $3,995 $5,445 $4,495
East Village, New York, NY $2,750 $3,695 $4,495 $4,495
Lower East Side, New York, NY $3,413 $3,302 $4,595 $4,595
NoLita, New York, NY N/A $4,495 $5,495 $4,600
Upper West Side, New York, NY $3,035 $4,495 $6,995 $4,725
Williamsburg, New York, NY $3,722 $4,575 $5,400 $4,803
Hudson Yards, New York, NY $3,500 $4,565 $6,758 $4,825
Midtown East, New York, NY $3,400 $4,500 $6,075 $4,950
Little Italy, New York, NY $3,250 $4,125 $5,363 $5,000
Chelsea, New York, NY $3,878 $5,450 $7,675 $5,199
Midtown, New York, NY $3,675 $4,500 $7,500 $5,250
West Village, New York, NY $4,642 $5,495 $8,750 $5,365
Greenwich Village, New York, NY $4,000 $5,700 $6,900 $5,500
Gramercy Park, New York, NY $3,738 $5,445 $5,775 $5,695
NoMad, New York, NY $4,448 $5,662 $8,738 $5,768

Top Counties Near Queens

There are a total of 58 counties located by Queens, New York, NY. Some of these counties include Yonkers, NY, Woodbridge, NJ, and Bronx, New York, NY. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,525. That's roughly around $3 per sqft. A total of 10 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Bridgeport, CT. It's average rent per month is $2,100. Vice versa, with an average rent of $9,000, Spring Lake, NJ is the most expensive county by Queens, New York, NY.

Typically, rent for studios in Queens, New York, NY is 42.33% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Queens, New York, NY is 10.34% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Queens, New York, NY is 4.97% 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 $1,850 $2,200 $2,613 $2,625
Woodbridge, NJ N/A $1,950 $2,500 $2,775
Bronx, New York, NY $2,200 $2,518 $3,030 $3,000
Glen Cove, NY $2,550 $3,200 $3,600 $3,500
Long Beach, NY $1,963 $2,700 $3,500 $3,550
Hempstead, NY $2,000 $2,635 $3,200 $3,600
Brooklyn, New York, NY $3,425 $3,595 $4,200 $3,800
Oyster Bay, NY N/A $2,750 $3,640 $3,950
Manhattan, New York, NY $3,494 $4,495 $5,996 $4,575
North Hempstead, NY N/A $2,798 $4,100 $4,600

Top Zipcodes Near Queens

There are a total of 6 zipcodes in or near Queens, New York, NY. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,659. A total of 2 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 $2,986 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $5,100 per month is 10023, New York, NY.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $2,860. 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 Queens, New York, NY is $3,723 per month. Or in other words, $5 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $4,540 per month. Which comes out to $5 per sqft. The following chart includes the top 6 zipcodes in Queens, 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 $4,200 $5,410 $3,995
10023, New York, NY $3,000 $5,000 $7,995 $5,100
11375, New York, NY $2,720 $3,245 $3,670 $3,323
10035, New York, NY $2,299 $2,822 $3,048 $2,986
10280, New York, NY $3,600 $4,459 $6,518 $5,065
10463, New York, NY $2,600 $2,685 $3,289 $3,125

Frequently Asked Questions - Queens Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Queens, New York, NY?
The average monthly rental price for Queens, New York, NY apartments for rent is approximately $3,295. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.
Do Queens, 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 Queens, New York, NY.
How much is a studio apartment in Queens, New York, NY?
The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $2,900 and an average price per square feet of $4.53. There are a total of 217 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Queens.
How much is a one bedroom apartment in Queens, New York, NY?
The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,900 and an average price per square feet of $4.22. There are a total of 577 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Queens.
How much is a two bedroom apartment in Queens, New York, NY?
The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $3,499 and an average price per square feet of $3.46. There are a total of 543 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Queens.
How have rent prices in Queens, New York, NY changed this year?
Rent prices for rentals in Queens, New York, NY can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.06%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.00%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.03%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.04% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in Queens, New York, NY?
A reasonable rent price in Queens, New York, NY is around $2,636/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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