Average Rent in Long Island City, New York, NY

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Current Versus Historical Long Island City, New York, NY Rents

Long Island City rentals average $3,694 for a studio rental to $7,839 for a 3-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $4,596, or roughly $76 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in August 2026, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $125 (3.50%) year-over-year from $3,569 to $3,694. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $321 (7.54%) year-over-year from $4,255 to $4,576. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $495 (7.95%) year-over-year from $6,230 to $6,725. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $747 (10.37%) year-over-year from $7,198 to $7,945. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $2,123 (-38.44%) year-over-year from $5,523 to $3,400. 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 0.79% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.49% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.98% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.95% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Aug 2026 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $84.18 $3,694 $3,569 (3.50%) $3,329 (10.96%)
1 BR $75.37 $4,576 $4,255 (7.54%) $4,140 (10.52%)
2 BR $71.21 $6,725 $6,230 (7.95%) $6,153 (9.30%)
3 BR $75.93 $7,945 $7,198 (10.37%) $7,067 (12.43%)

Historical Rents in Long Island City, New York, NY

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Top Cities Near Long Island City

There are a total of 27 cities nearby Long Island City. The average rent in Long Island City is currently $3,100 per month. A total of 22 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 Long Island City, New York, NY is Westport, CT. Monthly rents here are on average $8,850 per month.

Let's compare Long Island City, New York, NY's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Long Island City, New York, NY is 45.86% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 45.99% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Long Island City, New York, NY are about 50.17% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 50.25% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 27 total cities near Long Island City, New York, NY in the following table.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Newark, NJ $2,271 $1,550 $1,950 $2,100
Kearny, NJ N/A $1,725 $2,200 $2,150
Jersey City, NJ $2,040 $2,700 $2,213 $2,400
Hackensack, NJ $1,675 $1,988 $2,800 $2,575
Bayonne, NJ $1,983 $2,595 $3,330 $2,615
Cliffside Park, NJ $1,750 $2,350 $3,200 $3,100
Palisades Park, NJ $2,125 $1,875 $2,850 $3,193
Fort Lee, NJ $1,500 $2,250 $3,743 $3,325
Edgewater, NJ $2,455 $2,675 $4,325 $3,950
New York, NY $3,895 $4,675 $6,185 $4,900

Top Neighborhoods Near Long Island City

There are a total of 73 neighborhoods in or near Long Island City. Some of these neighborhoods include Jackson Heights, Sunnyside, and Astoria. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 73 total neighborhoods in or near Long Island City, New York, NY in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near Long Island City, New York, NY is currently around $4,645 per month. A total of 36 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Long Island City's average rent, which is only $4,596. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Long Island City, Brooklawn - St. Vincent has the most affordable average rent at $2,000 per month. Whereas, at $8,095 average rent per month, Tribeca is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Long Island City. 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
Sunnyside, New York, NY $2,650 $2,940 $3,269 $2,940
Astoria, New York, NY $3,290 $3,500 $4,600 $3,750
Greenpoint, New York, NY $3,600 $4,550 $6,877 $4,669
NoHo, New York, NY $4,650 $4,600 $12,000 $4,725
Midtown South, New York, NY $3,800 $4,995 $7,600 $4,750
Murray Hill, New York, NY $4,050 $4,933 $7,995 $4,750
Bowery, New York, NY $3,100 $3,750 $5,873 $4,850
Upper East Side, New York, NY $3,300 $4,400 $7,595 $4,900
Hell's Kitchen, New York, NY $3,795 $4,595 $6,400 $4,995
Roosevelt Island, New York, NY $3,700 $4,200 $5,554 $5,000
Midtown, New York, NY $4,013 $4,905 $7,860 $5,026
Williamsburg, New York, NY $4,105 $5,050 $5,675 $5,198
Upper West Side, New York, NY $3,695 $4,834 $7,498 $5,295
Midtown East, New York, NY $4,095 $5,300 $7,383 $5,300
NoLita, New York, NY $4,300 $4,995 $7,995 $5,495
East Village, New York, NY $4,100 $4,295 $6,200 $5,500
Kips Bay, New York, NY $3,995 $4,550 $6,000 $5,520
Hudson Yards, New York, NY $4,370 $5,495 $8,365 $5,595
Stuyvesant Town - Peter Cooper Village, New York, NY $5,217 $5,447 $6,133 $5,628
Two Bridges, New York, NY N/A $5,250 $8,750 $5,750
Chelsea, New York, NY $4,550 $5,995 $9,425 $6,000
West Village, New York, NY $4,650 $5,850 $7,000 $6,004
Lower East Side, New York, NY $4,399 $4,495 $5,998 $6,198
NoMad, New York, NY $4,459 $5,995 $8,000 $6,285
Greenwich Village, New York, NY $4,850 $6,875 $8,255 $6,500
Flatiron District, New York, NY $5,000 $6,600 $9,700 $6,600
Gramercy Park, New York, NY $4,800 $6,027 $7,375 $6,800
SoHo, New York, NY $4,623 $5,495 $11,100 $7,498
Little Italy, New York, NY $3,995 $3,700 $3,800 $7,995

Top Counties Near Long Island City

There are a total of 40 counties located by Long Island City, New York, NY. Some of these counties include Kearny, NJ, Jersey City, NJ, and Bronx, New York, NY. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,259. That's roughly around $39 per sqft. A total of 35 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Bridgeport, CT. Its average rent per month is $2,100. Vice versa, with an average rent of $7,500, Greenwich, CT is the most expensive county by Long Island City, New York, NY.

Typically, rent for studios in Long Island City, New York, NY is 46.77% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Long Island City, New York, NY is 45.33% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Long Island City, New York, NY is 50.58% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.
County Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Kearny, NJ N/A $1,725 $2,200 $2,150
Jersey City, NJ $2,040 $2,700 $2,213 $2,400
Bronx, New York, NY $1,935 $2,745 $3,495 $3,001
Cliffside Park, NJ $1,750 $2,350 $3,200 $3,100
Palisades Park, NJ $2,125 $1,875 $2,850 $3,193
Fort Lee, NJ $1,500 $2,250 $3,743 $3,325
Queens, New York, NY $3,525 $3,720 $4,300 $3,800
Edgewater, NJ $2,455 $2,675 $4,325 $3,950
Brooklyn, New York, NY $3,585 $4,092 $5,000 $4,200
Manhattan, New York, NY $4,045 $5,176 $6,995 $5,450

Top Zipcodes Near Long Island City

There are a total of 50 zipcodes in or near Long Island City, New York, NY. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $4,955. A total of 18 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 11226, New York, NY at $3,268 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $8,295 per month is 10013, New York, NY.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $3,693. 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 Long Island City, New York, NY is $4,578 per month. Or in other words, $87 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $6,652 per month. Which comes out to $84 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in Long Island City, New York, NY. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.
Zipcode Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
11101, New York, NY $3,745 $4,606 $6,609 $4,668
11109, New York, NY $3,505 $4,495 $6,695 $4,463
11222, New York, NY $3,600 $4,545 $6,877 $4,675
10065, New York, NY $3,995 $5,850 $9,150 $6,100
10022, New York, NY $4,098 $5,245 $7,350 $5,650
10016, New York, NY $4,050 $4,915 $6,744 $5,472
10017, New York, NY $4,050 $5,300 $10,700 $5,300
10021, New York, NY $3,250 $4,948 $8,400 $5,500
10010, New York, NY $4,400 $4,995 $7,080 $5,795
10009, New York, NY $3,423 $4,495 $5,995 $5,625

Frequently Asked Questions - Long Island City Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Long Island City, New York, NY?
The average monthly rental price for Long Island City, New York, NY apartments for rent is approximately $4,596. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.
Do Long Island City, 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 Long Island City, New York, NY.
How much is a studio apartment in Long Island City, New York, NY?
The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $3,694 and an average price per square feet of $84.18. There are a total of 378 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Long Island City.
How much is a one bedroom apartment in Long Island City, New York, NY?
The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $4,536 and an average price per square feet of $75.37. There are a total of 628 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Long Island City.
How much is a two bedroom apartment in Long Island City, New York, NY?
The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $6,683 and an average price per square feet of $71.21. There are a total of 379 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Long Island City.
How have rent prices in Long Island City, New York, NY changed this year?
Rent prices for rentals in Long Island City, New York, NY can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.04%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.08%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.08%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.10% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in Long Island City, New York, NY?
A reasonable rent price in Long Island City, New York, NY is around $3,677/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.