Average Rent in Jamaica, New York, NY

Current Versus Historical Jamaica, New York, NY Rents

Jamaica rentals average $2,650 for a studio rental to $3,900 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,925, or roughly $4 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in April 2024, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $241 (10.43%) year-over-year from $2,309 to $2,550. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $154 (5.80%) year-over-year from $2,656 to $2,810. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $18 (-0.51%) year-over-year from $3,405 to $3,388. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $275 (9.40%) year-over-year from $2,925 to $3,200. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $182 (-5.14%) year-over-year from $3,532 to $3,350. 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 14.18% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.20% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 3.56% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.34% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 6.07% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Apr 2024 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$3.91	$2,550	$2,309 (10.43%)	$1,697 (50.24%)
1 BR	$4.09	$2,810	$2,656 (5.80%)	$1,827 (53.83%)
2 BR	$3.22	$3,388	$3,405 (-0.51%)	$2,375 (42.66%)
3 BR	$3.50	$3,200	$2,925 (9.40%)	$2,500 (27.98%)
4+ BR	$3.86	$3,350	$3,532 (-5.14%)	$2,933 (14.20%)

Historical Rents in Jamaica, New York, NY

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Top Cities Near Jamaica

There are a total of 32 cities nearby Jamaica. The average rent in Jamaica is currently $3,323 per month. A total of 11 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Bridgeport, CT, with an average rent of $1,950, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Jamaica, New York, NY is Westport, CT. Monthly rents here are on average $16,000 per month.

Let's compare Jamaica, New York, NY's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Jamaica, New York, NY is 34.43% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 13.79% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Jamaica, New York, NY are about 1.67% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 47.92% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 32 total cities near Jamaica, New York, NY in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
West New York, NJ	$2,139	$2,525	$2,850	$2,650
Jersey City, NJ	$2,700	$2,648	$2,650	$2,700
Union City, NJ	$1,900	$2,100	$2,800	$2,800
Fort Lee, NJ	$1,450	$2,250	$3,000	$2,900
New Rochelle, NY	$2,200	$2,725	$3,275	$3,000
Cliffside Park, NJ	N/A	$2,150	$3,338	$3,100
Hoboken, NJ	$3,043	$3,197	$4,200	$3,600
Palisades Park, NJ	N/A	$1,975	$2,625	$3,800
Long Beach, NY	$2,100	$2,650	$4,500	$4,175
New York, NY	$3,509	$4,214	$5,095	$4,400

Top Neighborhoods Near Jamaica

There are a total of 53 neighborhoods in or near Jamaica. Some of these neighborhoods include Flushing, East Flatbush, and Forest Hills. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 53 total neighborhoods in or near Jamaica, New York, NY in the following chart.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near Jamaica, New York, NY is currently around $4,371 per month. A total of 6 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only twenty-four neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $4,371. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Jamaica's average rent, which is only $2,925. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Jamaica, East Side has the most affordable average rent at $1,900 per month. Whereas, at $8,250 average rent per month, Ocean Beach is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Jamaica. View the following chart for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Flushing, New York, NY	$2,550	$2,350	$3,000	$2,750
East Flatbush, New York, NY	$3,050	$2,699	$2,900	$2,925
Forest Hills, New York, NY	$2,661	$2,400	$3,348	$3,010
Astoria, New York, NY	$2,700	$2,850	$3,791	$3,200
Mott Haven, New York, NY	$2,994	$3,154	$3,684	$3,241
Flatbush, New York, NY	$2,800	$3,014	$3,325	$3,300
Ridgewood, New York, NY	N/A	$2,623	$3,138	$3,300
Bedford-Stuyvesant, New York, NY	$2,420	$2,850	$3,125	$3,339
East Harlem, New York, NY	$2,750	$3,056	$3,195	$3,400
Bushwick, New York, NY	$2,650	$2,800	$3,425	$3,500
Crown Heights, New York, NY	$2,800	$2,838	$3,741	$3,500
Clinton Hill, New York, NY	$3,265	$3,600	$6,173	$3,765
Bowery, New York, NY	$2,870	$3,995	$3,999	$3,995
Upper East Side, New York, NY	$2,875	$3,525	$4,895	$4,000
Long Island City, New York, NY	$3,323	$4,050	$5,895	$4,078
Downtown Brooklyn, New York, NY	$3,380	$4,195	$5,765	$4,150
Prospect Heights, New York, NY	$3,621	$4,420	$5,995	$4,278
East Village, New York, NY	$2,650	$3,600	$4,495	$4,495
Midtown East, New York, NY	$3,550	$4,200	$5,595	$4,595
Williamsburg, New York, NY	$3,587	$4,508	$4,650	$4,750
Kips Bay, New York, NY	$3,795	$4,063	$5,235	$4,815
Murray Hill, New York, NY	$3,550	$4,291	$6,519	$4,900
Flatiron District, New York, NY	$4,050	$5,873	$8,571	$4,900
Greenpoint, New York, NY	$3,495	$4,283	$5,650	$5,000
Lower East Side, New York, NY	$3,300	$3,648	$4,495	$5,195
NoMad, New York, NY	$4,446	$5,601	$8,506	$5,654
Stuyvesant Town - Peter Cooper Village, New York, NY	N/A	$5,082	$6,179	$5,709
Midtown, New York, NY	$3,550	$4,400	$6,940	$5,980
West End, Long Beach, NY	$1,900	$2,345	$14,000	$6,000
Gramercy Park, New York, NY	$3,815	$5,175	$5,312	$6,275

Top Counties Near Jamaica

There are a total of 53 counties located by Jamaica, New York, NY. Some of these counties include West New York, NJ, Bronx, New York, NY, and Cliffside Park, NJ. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,610. That's roughly around $3 per sqft. A total of 11 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Bridgeport, CT. It's average rent per month is $1,950. Vice versa, with an average rent of $16,000, Westport, CT is the most expensive county by Jamaica, New York, NY.

Typically, rent for studios in Jamaica, New York, NY is 25.13% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Jamaica, New York, NY is 4.63% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Jamaica, New York, NY is 2.66% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
West New York, NJ	$2,139	$2,525	$2,850	$2,650
Bronx, New York, NY	$2,550	$2,475	$2,781	$3,027
Cliffside Park, NJ	N/A	$2,150	$3,338	$3,100
Queens, New York, NY	$3,083	$2,772	$3,200	$3,250
Hoboken, NJ	$3,043	$3,197	$4,200	$3,600
Hempstead, NY	$2,100	$2,533	$3,450	$3,850
Brooklyn, New York, NY	$3,495	$4,006	$4,008	$3,950
Long Beach, NY	$2,100	$2,650	$4,500	$4,175
North Hempstead, NY	$2,420	$2,700	$3,590	$4,200
Manhattan, New York, NY	$3,570	$4,392	$5,595	$4,595

Top Zipcodes Near Jamaica

There are a total of 50 zipcodes in or near Jamaica, New York, NY. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $4,495.

The following chart includes the top 10 zipcodes in Jamaica, New York, NY. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
11375, New York, NY	$2,661	$2,400	$3,348	$3,015
11237, New York, NY	N/A	$2,699	$3,500	$3,650
11221, New York, NY	$2,650	$2,850	$3,043	$3,375
11206, New York, NY	$2,900	$3,827	$4,431	$4,457
11216, New York, NY	$1,900	$2,938	$3,400	$3,634
11101, New York, NY	$3,364	$4,132	$6,000	$4,428
11211, New York, NY	$3,574	$4,641	$5,200	$4,910
11238, New York, NY	$3,612	$4,175	$5,818	$3,940
11226, New York, NY	$2,800	$3,190	$3,550	$3,300
10021, New York, NY	$2,975	$4,100	$3,875	$4,098

Frequently Asked Questions - Jamaica Average Rents

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

The average monthly rental price for Jamaica, New York, NY apartments for rent is approximately $2,925. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Jamaica, 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 Jamaica, New York, NY.

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

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $2,650 and an average price per square feet of $3.91. There are a total of 8 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Jamaica.

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

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,648 and an average price per square feet of $4.09. There are a total of 8 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Jamaica.

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

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $3,117 and an average price per square feet of $3.22. There are a total of 15 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Jamaica.

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

Rent prices for rentals in Jamaica, New York, NY can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.10%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.06%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.01%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.09% year-over-year.

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

A reasonable rent price in Jamaica, New York, NY is around $2,340/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.