Average Rent in Elmhurst, New York, NY

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Current Versus Historical Elmhurst, New York, NY Rents

Elmhurst rentals average $2,242 for a studio rental to $4,500 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,000, or roughly $42 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in November 2026, median rents have fallen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $84 (3.88%) year-over-year from $2,158 to $2,242. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $350 (-13.21%) year-over-year from $2,650 to $2,300. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $214 (6.72%) year-over-year from $3,185 to $3,399. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $300 (-7.89%) year-over-year from $3,800 to $3,500. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $575 (14.65%) year-over-year from $3,925 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 2.11% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.59% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 6.50% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.69% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.89% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Nov 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$49.70	$2,242	$2,158 (3.88%)	$2,213 (1.33%)
1 BR	$41.06	$2,300	$2,650 (-13.21%)	$2,451 (-6.17%)
2 BR	$44.80	$3,399	$3,185 (6.72%)	$3,103 (9.55%)
3 BR	$38.31	$3,500	$3,800 (-7.89%)	$3,348 (4.55%)
4+ BR	$44.41	$4,500	$3,925 (14.65%)	$3,566 (26.21%)

Historical Rents in Elmhurst, New York, NY

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Top Cities Near Elmhurst

There are a total of 33 cities nearby Elmhurst. The average rent in Elmhurst is currently $3,045 per month. A total of 16 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Bridgeport, CT, with an average rent of $2,000, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Elmhurst, New York, NY is Fire Island, NY. Monthly rents here are on average $8,500 per month.

Let's compare Elmhurst, New York, NY's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Elmhurst, New York, NY is 4.33% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 8.56% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Elmhurst, New York, NY are about 2.50% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 8.57% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 33 total cities near Elmhurst, New York, NY in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Kearny, NJ	N/A	$1,700	$2,150	$2,175
Englewood, NJ	$1,500	$2,357	$2,800	$2,451
Bayonne, NJ	$2,283	$2,444	$3,221	$2,550
Palisades Park, NJ	$1,650	$2,075	$2,550	$3,045
Cliffside Park, NJ	N/A	$2,100	$3,369	$3,200
Edgewater, NJ	$2,795	$3,100	$4,090	$3,895
Fort Lee, NJ	$2,742	$4,120	$4,548	$4,095
Mineola, NY	$2,400	$3,600	$4,393	$4,207
Jersey City, NJ	$3,831	$4,946	$6,614	$4,551
New York, NY	$3,895	$4,750	$6,334	$4,856

Top Neighborhoods Near Elmhurst

There are a total of 78 neighborhoods in or near Elmhurst. Some of these neighborhoods include Jackson Heights, Jamaica, and Flushing. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 78 total neighborhoods in or near Elmhurst, New York, NY in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near Elmhurst, New York, NY is currently around $4,550 per month. A total of 10 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only twenty neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $4,550. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Elmhurst's average rent, which is only $3,000. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Elmhurst, East Side has the most affordable average rent at $1,900 per month. Whereas, at $8,000 average rent per month, Ocean Beach is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Elmhurst. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Jackson Heights, New York, NY	$2,200	$2,500	$2,950	$2,500
Jamaica, New York, NY	$2,500	$2,852	$3,000	$3,000
Flushing, New York, NY	$2,850	$2,950	$3,825	$3,100
East New York, New York, NY	$3,000	$2,175	$3,150	$3,200
Mott Haven, New York, NY	$2,654	$3,257	$3,952	$3,267
Rego Park, New York, NY	$3,235	$3,225	$4,138	$3,282
Forest Hills, New York, NY	$2,864	$3,444	$4,063	$3,604
Bedford-Stuyvesant, New York, NY	$3,225	$3,449	$4,398	$3,650
Astoria, New York, NY	$2,583	$3,400	$4,500	$3,678
Ocean Hill, New York, NY	$2,593	$2,699	$3,100	$3,800
Bushwick, New York, NY	$3,200	$3,450	$3,795	$3,868
Ridgewood, New York, NY	$2,640	$3,471	$3,945	$3,923
East Harlem, New York, NY	$3,350	$3,838	$3,495	$3,979
Clinton Hill, New York, NY	$3,550	$4,195	$5,862	$4,295
Roosevelt Island, New York, NY	$3,546	$4,137	$5,968	$4,373
Greenpoint, New York, NY	$3,780	$4,600	$7,295	$4,520
Long Island City, New York, NY	$3,755	$4,481	$6,502	$4,607
Murray Hill, New York, NY	$3,700	$5,295	$7,425	$4,791
Upper East Side, New York, NY	$3,398	$4,775	$7,700	$5,000
Midtown, New York, NY	$3,975	$4,850	$7,777	$5,000
Midtown South, New York, NY	$3,988	$5,684	$7,600	$5,015
Lower East Side, New York, NY	$4,100	$4,496	$7,328	$5,067
Midtown East, New York, NY	$4,050	$5,050	$7,600	$5,175
Williamsburg, New York, NY	$3,999	$5,000	$5,500	$5,189
Kips Bay, New York, NY	$3,990	$5,108	$6,040	$5,400
Flatiron District, New York, NY	$4,600	$6,600	$9,300	$5,500
East Village, New York, NY	$3,750	$5,465	$5,995	$5,800
Stuyvesant Town - Peter Cooper Village, New York, NY	$5,250	$5,849	$6,914	$6,078
NoMad, New York, NY	$4,671	$6,025	$8,506	$6,389
Gramercy Park, New York, NY	$4,250	$6,600	$10,700	$7,195

Top Counties Near Elmhurst

There are a total of 43 counties located by Elmhurst, New York, NY. Some of these counties include North Bergen, NJ, Palisades Park, NJ, and Cliffside Park, NJ. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,300. That's roughly around $41 per sqft. A total of 16 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is New Haven, CT. Its average rent per month is $2,000. Vice versa, with an average rent of $5,750, Greenwich, CT is the most expensive county by Elmhurst, New York, NY.

Typically, rent for studios in Elmhurst, New York, NY is 0.76% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Elmhurst, New York, NY is 8.56% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Elmhurst, New York, NY is 4.18% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
North Bergen, NJ	$2,185	$2,635	$2,958	$2,920
Palisades Park, NJ	$1,650	$2,075	$2,550	$3,045
Cliffside Park, NJ	N/A	$2,100	$3,369	$3,200
Bronx, New York, NY	$2,408	$3,257	$3,557	$3,257
Queens, New York, NY	$3,422	$3,700	$4,700	$3,830
Edgewater, NJ	$2,795	$3,100	$4,090	$3,895
Fort Lee, NJ	$2,742	$4,120	$4,548	$4,095
Brooklyn, New York, NY	$3,560	$4,232	$5,279	$4,294
Jersey City, NJ	$3,831	$4,946	$6,614	$4,551
Manhattan, New York, NY	$4,045	$5,190	$7,153	$5,295

Top Zipcodes Near Elmhurst

There are a total of 50 zipcodes in or near Elmhurst, New York, NY. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $4,925.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $3,746. That's at least $96 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Elmhurst, New York, NY is $4,575 per month. Or in other words, $88 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $6,497 per month. Which comes out to $87 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in Elmhurst, New York, NY. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
11374, New York, NY	$3,235	$3,195	$4,307	$3,282
11375, New York, NY	$2,864	$3,444	$4,063	$3,604
11385, New York, NY	$2,640	$3,216	$3,450	$3,500
11101, New York, NY	$3,745	$4,536	$6,473	$4,730
11237, New York, NY	$2,825	$3,050	$3,749	$3,795
11102, New York, NY	$2,500	$3,359	$4,736	$3,600
11354, New York, NY	$2,850	$3,125	$4,050	$3,150
11222, New York, NY	$3,796	$4,600	$7,295	$4,515
11109, New York, NY	$3,833	$4,365	$6,540	$4,435
11206, New York, NY	$3,290	$3,500	$4,300	$4,137

Frequently Asked Questions - Elmhurst Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Elmhurst, New York, NY?

The average monthly rental price for Elmhurst, New York, NY apartments for rent is approximately $3,000. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Elmhurst, 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 Elmhurst, New York, NY.

How much is a studio apartment in Elmhurst, New York, NY?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $2,242 and an average price per square feet of $49.70. There are a total of 9 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Elmhurst.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Elmhurst, New York, NY?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,395 and an average price per square feet of $41.06. There are a total of 15 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Elmhurst.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Elmhurst, New York, NY?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $3,399 and an average price per square feet of $44.80. There are a total of 16 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Elmhurst.

How have rent prices in Elmhurst, New York, NY changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Elmhurst, New York, NY can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.04%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.13%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.07%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.08% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Elmhurst, New York, NY?

A reasonable rent price in Elmhurst, New York, NY is around $2,400/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.