Average Rent in Queens, New York, NY

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Current Versus Historical Queens, New York, NY Rents

Queens rentals average $2,753 for a studio rental to $4,500 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,240, or roughly $4 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 $188 (-6.11%) year-over-year from $3,083 to $2,895. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $10 (0.35%) year-over-year from $2,990 to $3,000. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $283 (8.17%) year-over-year from $3,467 to $3,750. 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 $483 (12.03%) year-over-year from $4,017 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 0.96% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 3.74% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.60% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.87% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.50% this month.
Beds
Price / Sqft
Dec 2024 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $4.96 $2,895 $3,083 (-6.11%) $2,353 (23.02%)
1 BR $3.95 $3,000 $2,990 (0.35%) $2,276 (31.79%)
2 BR $3.50 $3,750 $3,467 (8.17%) $2,929 (28.02%)
3 BR $3.10 $3,500 $3,367 (3.96%) $2,816 (24.30%)
4+ BR $3.13 $4,500 $4,017 (12.03%) $3,466 (29.83%)

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 $3,500 per month. A total of 6 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 Queens, New York, NY is Spring Lake, NJ. Monthly rents here are on average $10,000 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 36.42% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 8.21% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Queens, New York, NY are about 2.98% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 28.43% 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
West Babylon, NY $2,970 $2,425 $3,000 $2,495
Asbury Park, NJ $1,750 $2,200 $2,800 $2,750
Yonkers, NY $1,900 $2,175 $2,663 $2,843
White Plains, NY $2,250 $2,625 $3,548 $3,300
Ocean Grove, NJ N/A $3,050 $2,798 $3,325
Long Beach, NY $1,925 $2,550 $3,350 $3,500
Long Branch, NJ N/A $3,100 $3,750 $3,850
New York, NY $3,405 $4,150 $5,000 $4,200
New Rochelle, NY $1,800 $2,850 $4,419 $4,349
Harrison, NY $2,775 $3,015 $4,197 $4,370

Top Neighborhoods Near Queens

There are a total of 57 neighborhoods in or near Queens. Some of these neighborhoods include Flatbush, East Harlem, and Bedford-Stuyvesant. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 57 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 $4,300 per month. A total of 12 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only eighteen neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $4,300. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Queens's average rent, which is only $3,240. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Queens, 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 Queens. View the following chart for more information.
Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Flatbush, New York, NY $2,550 $2,715 $3,099 $2,987
East Harlem, New York, NY $2,525 $2,900 $3,000 $3,200
Bedford-Stuyvesant, New York, NY $2,500 $2,850 $3,100 $3,200
Bushwick, New York, NY $2,795 $2,900 $3,300 $3,300
Harlem, New York, NY $2,600 $2,850 $3,100 $3,395
Central Harlem, New York, NY $2,650 $2,827 $3,200 $3,400
Crown Heights, New York, NY $2,704 $2,995 $4,000 $3,500
West Harlem, New York, NY $2,550 $2,850 $2,995 $3,500
Murray Hill, New York, NY $3,325 $4,150 $6,450 $3,900
Long Island City, New York, NY $3,282 $3,751 $5,733 $3,900
Upper East Side, New York, NY $3,350 $4,000 $5,000 $4,000
Hell's Kitchen, New York, NY $3,440 $4,050 $5,156 $4,180
Financial District, New York, NY $3,471 $4,448 $6,096 $4,223
Downtown Brooklyn, New York, NY $3,425 $4,125 $5,725 $4,306
Prospect Heights, New York, NY $3,565 $4,403 $5,200 $4,322
NoLita, New York, NY N/A $3,900 $5,495 $4,445
East Village, New York, NY $2,895 $3,850 $4,495 $4,495
Kips Bay, New York, NY $3,640 $4,183 $5,500 $4,495
Midtown East, New York, NY $3,325 $4,498 $6,075 $4,525
Hudson Yards, New York, NY $3,490 $4,490 $6,495 $4,620
Williamsburg, New York, NY $3,822 $4,600 $4,921 $4,693
Lower East Side, New York, NY $3,413 $4,623 $4,728 $4,750
Upper West Side, New York, NY $2,988 $4,450 $6,945 $4,820
West Village, New York, NY $4,593 $4,950 $6,650 $4,950
Little Italy, New York, NY $3,250 $4,225 $4,850 $5,000
Gramercy Park, New York, NY $3,750 $5,313 $5,057 $5,235
Midtown, New York, NY $3,625 $4,382 $6,750 $5,265
Greenwich Village, New York, NY $4,000 $6,150 $5,980 $5,323
Chelsea, New York, NY $3,813 $5,495 $7,500 $5,335
NoMad, New York, NY $4,309 $5,686 $8,172 $5,685

Top Counties Near Queens

There are a total of 57 counties located by Queens, New York, NY. Some of these counties include Babylon, NY, Yonkers, NY, and Bronx, New York, NY. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,500. That's roughly around $3 per sqft. A total of 9 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 Queens, New York, NY.

Typically, rent for studios in Queens, New York, NY is 35.97% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Queens, New York, NY is 9.11% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Queens, New York, NY is 5.30% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the chart below.
County Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Babylon, NY $1,995 $2,448 $2,895 $2,695
Yonkers, NY $1,900 $2,175 $2,663 $2,843
Bronx, New York, NY $2,000 $2,575 $3,035 $3,080
Long Beach, NY $1,925 $2,550 $3,350 $3,500
Hempstead, NY $2,000 $2,500 $3,078 $3,500
Brooklyn, New York, NY $3,400 $3,625 $4,200 $3,850
Oyster Bay, NY N/A $2,550 $3,600 $4,150
New Rochelle, NY $1,800 $2,850 $4,419 $4,349
Manhattan, New York, NY $3,475 $4,395 $5,695 $4,495
North Hempstead, NY $2,575 $2,675 $3,950 $4,500

Top Zipcodes Near Queens

There are a total of 5 zipcodes in or near Queens, 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 10463, New York, NY at $2,900 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,695 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 Queens, 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 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 $4,095 $5,580 $3,915
10023, New York, NY $3,000 $4,500 $8,100 $4,695
11375, New York, NY $2,673 $2,975 $3,250 $3,000
10035, New York, NY $2,250 $2,702 $3,250 $2,975
10463, New York, NY $2,450 $2,680 $3,350 $2,900

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 $3,240. 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 $2,753 and an average price per square feet of $4.96. There are a total of 226 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 $2,778 and an average price per square feet of $3.95. There are a total of 524 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 $3,445 and an average price per square feet of $3.50. There are a total of 468 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 0.08%, 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 $2,592/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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