Average Rent in Queens, New York, NY

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Current Versus Historical Queens, New York, NY Rents

Queens rentals average $2,895 for a studio rental to $4,700 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,285, or roughly $4 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in March 2025, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $164 (-5.18%) year-over-year from $3,164 to $3,000. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $40 (1.27%) year-over-year from $3,118 to $3,158. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $73 (1.90%) year-over-year from $3,850 to $3,923. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $0 (0.00%) year-over-year from $3,500 to $3,500. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $417 (10.20%) year-over-year from $4,083 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 0.46% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.91% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.05% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.18% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.89% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Mar 2025 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$4.74	$3,000	$3,164 (-5.18%)	$2,530 (18.58%)
1 BR	$4.19	$3,158	$3,118 (1.27%)	$2,645 (19.39%)
2 BR	$3.63	$3,923	$3,850 (1.90%)	$3,240 (21.09%)
3 BR	$3.10	$3,500	$3,500 (0.00%)	$2,817 (24.26%)
4+ BR	$3.02	$4,500	$4,083 (10.20%)	$3,500 (28.57%)

Historical Rents in Queens, New York, NY

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Top Cities Near Queens

There are a total of 20 cities nearby Queens. The average rent in Queens is currently $4,348 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 $2,198, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Queens, New York, NY is West Long Branch, NJ. Monthly rents here are on average $29,500 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 77.12% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 15.79% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Queens, New York, NY are about 11.91% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 45.71% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 20 total cities near Queens, New York, NY in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Yonkers, NY	$2,050	$2,250	$3,200	$2,700
Glen Cove, NY	$2,550	$3,100	$3,475	$3,373
Long Beach, NY	$2,163	$2,623	$3,600	$3,850
Long Branch, NJ	N/A	$2,825	$3,400	$4,100
Harrison, NY	$2,690	$3,070	$4,135	$4,189
New York, NY	$3,525	$4,300	$5,395	$4,295
New Rochelle, NY	$2,569	$3,150	$4,449	$4,400
Oakhurst, NJ	N/A	N/A	$12,500	$4,500
Asbury Park, NJ	$2,500	$2,225	$3,988	$4,500
West Long Branch, NJ	N/A	N/A	$5,475	$29,500

Top Neighborhoods Near Queens

There are a total of 50 neighborhoods in or near Queens. Some of these neighborhoods include Flatbush, Central Harlem, and Bedford-Stuyvesant. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 50 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 10 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only twenty neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $4,300. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Queens's average rent, which is only $3,285. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Queens, East Side has the most affordable average rent at $2,296 per month. Whereas, at $8,500 average rent per month, Ocean Beach 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	$2,533	$2,935	$3,271	$3,100
Central Harlem, New York, NY	$2,338	$2,900	$3,250	$3,150
Bedford-Stuyvesant, New York, NY	$2,700	$2,800	$3,300	$3,200
East Harlem, New York, NY	$2,800	$2,995	$3,198	$3,295
Harlem, New York, NY	$2,750	$2,900	$3,295	$3,300
Bushwick, New York, NY	$2,795	$3,155	$3,161	$3,350
Crown Heights, New York, NY	$2,821	$2,900	$3,761	$3,497
West Harlem, New York, NY	$2,500	$2,861	$3,650	$3,750
Upper East Side, New York, NY	$3,300	$4,200	$4,800	$3,950
Murray Hill, New York, NY	$3,500	$4,350	$6,323	$4,082
Prospect Heights, New York, NY	$3,625	$4,111	$5,571	$4,125
Long Island City, New York, NY	$3,359	$3,982	$5,830	$4,154
Little Italy, New York, NY	$3,700	$4,500	$5,750	$4,225
Financial District, New York, NY	$3,670	$4,680	$6,545	$4,300
Downtown Brooklyn, New York, NY	$3,543	$4,273	$5,821	$4,368
Kips Bay, New York, NY	$3,801	$3,995	$5,485	$4,475
Hell's Kitchen, New York, NY	$3,500	$4,250	$5,995	$4,500
Midtown East, New York, NY	$3,450	$4,600	$5,989	$4,600
Upper West Side, New York, NY	$3,207	$4,656	$6,995	$4,627
Hudson Yards, New York, NY	$3,670	$4,835	$7,000	$4,696
Midtown, New York, NY	$3,675	$4,300	$6,671	$4,945
East Village, New York, NY	$2,758	$3,995	$5,495	$4,995
Williamsburg, New York, NY	$3,700	$4,948	$5,281	$5,112
Chelsea, New York, NY	$4,000	$5,492	$8,037	$5,200
Lower East Side, New York, NY	$3,985	$4,900	$5,295	$5,295
West Village, New York, NY	$4,195	$5,300	$6,848	$5,300
Greenwich Village, New York, NY	$4,200	$5,600	$5,500	$5,400
NoLita, New York, NY	$3,950	$5,395	$6,495	$5,495
NoMad, New York, NY	$4,464	$5,721	$8,401	$5,799
Gramercy Park, New York, NY	$3,804	$5,042	$6,188	$5,985

Top Counties Near Queens

There are a total of 50 counties located by Queens, New York, NY. Some of these counties include Yonkers, NY, Bronx, New York, NY, and Glen Cove, NY. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $4,013. 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 $2,198. Vice versa, with an average rent of $9,500, Spring Lake, NJ is the most expensive county by Queens, New York, NY.

Typically, rent for studios in Queens, New York, NY is 40.93% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Queens, New York, NY is 11.40% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Queens, New York, NY is 0.29% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Yonkers, NY	$2,050	$2,250	$3,200	$2,700
Bronx, New York, NY	$2,400	$2,650	$3,099	$3,135
Glen Cove, NY	$2,550	$3,100	$3,475	$3,373
Hempstead, NY	$2,050	$2,500	$3,200	$3,725
Long Beach, NY	$2,163	$2,623	$3,600	$3,850
Brooklyn, New York, NY	$3,401	$3,850	$4,245	$3,925
North Hempstead, NY	$1,950	$2,950	$3,800	$4,150
Oyster Bay, NY	N/A	$2,700	$3,640	$4,200
New Rochelle, NY	$2,569	$3,150	$4,449	$4,400
Manhattan, New York, NY	$3,580	$4,500	$5,895	$4,575

Top Zipcodes Near Queens

There are a total of 4 zipcodes in or near Queens, New York, NY. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,625.

The following chart includes the top 4 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	$3,420	$4,150	$5,557	$3,900
10023, New York, NY	$3,273	$4,995	$8,400	$4,788
11375, New York, NY	$2,483	$3,000	$3,700	$3,350
10035, New York, NY	$2,489	$2,725	$3,398	$2,985

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 $3,285. 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 $2,895 and an average price per square feet of $4.74. There are a total of 197 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 $2,850 and an average price per square feet of $4.19. There are a total of 493 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 $3,390 and an average price per square feet of $3.63. There are a total of 455 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 -0.05%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.01%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.02%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.00% 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 $2,628/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.