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 $3,645 for a studio rental to $7,970 for a 3-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $4,595, or roughly $77 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in July 2026, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $155 (4.35%) year-over-year from $3,551 to $3,705. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $450 (10.53%) year-over-year from $4,275 to $4,725. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $518 (8.31%) year-over-year from $6,227 to $6,745. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $985 (-13.52%) year-over-year from $7,285 to $6,300. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $2,681 (-44.09%) year-over-year from $6,081 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 1.58% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.10% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.54% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 15.66% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 29.66% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Jul 2026 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $84.62 $3,705 $3,551 (4.35%) $3,281 (12.93%)
1 BR $77.03 $4,725 $4,275 (10.53%) $4,152 (13.81%)
2 BR $72.40 $6,745 $6,227 (8.31%) $6,122 (10.17%)
3 BR $73.76 $6,300 $7,285 (-13.52%) $6,424 (-1.93%)

Historical Rents in Long Island City, New York, NY

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Top Cities Near Long Island City

There are a total of 25 cities nearby Long Island City. The average rent in Long Island City is currently $3,050 per month. A total of 20 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Bridgeport, CT, with an average rent of $2,050, 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 $10,500 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 45.82% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 41.38% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Long Island City, New York, NY are about 53.97% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 51.38% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 25 total cities near Long Island City, New York, NY in the following table.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Newark, NJ $1,950 $1,688 $2,200 $2,150
Hackensack, NJ $1,773 $1,975 $2,800 $2,500
Garfield, NJ N/A $1,850 $2,200 $2,500
Yonkers, NY $1,698 $2,250 $2,500 $2,600
Jersey City, NJ $3,146 $2,843 $2,700 $2,700
Cliffside Park, NJ $1,923 $2,150 $3,000 $2,950
Fort Lee, NJ $1,795 $2,795 $3,100 $3,000
Mount Vernon, NY $1,750 $2,400 $2,800 $3,200
Palisades Park, NJ $1,500 $1,988 $2,938 $3,400
New York, NY $3,800 $4,650 $6,200 $4,895

Top Neighborhoods Near Long Island City

There are a total of 73 neighborhoods in or near Long Island City. Some of these neighborhoods include Astoria, Ridgewood, and NoHo. 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 $4,678 per month. A total of 34 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Long Island City's average rent, which is only $4,595. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Long Island City, West End - West Side has the most affordable average rent at $2,000 per month. Whereas, at $8,450 average rent per month, Two Bridges 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
Astoria, New York, NY $2,725 $3,325 $4,153 $3,575
Ridgewood, New York, NY $3,000 $2,875 $3,945 $3,945
NoHo, New York, NY $4,750 $4,500 $14,500 $4,600
Roosevelt Island, New York, NY $3,610 $4,200 $5,400 $4,700
Murray Hill, New York, NY $3,925 $4,900 $7,875 $4,787
Upper East Side, New York, NY $3,275 $4,500 $6,500 $4,798
Greenpoint, New York, NY $3,645 $4,503 $6,877 $4,846
Hell's Kitchen, New York, NY $3,660 $4,400 $6,495 $4,850
Upper West Side, New York, NY $3,500 $4,775 $7,000 $4,995
Williamsburg, New York, NY $4,082 $4,695 $5,650 $5,000
Midtown South, New York, NY $3,850 $5,500 $6,950 $5,100
Midtown East, New York, NY $3,900 $5,096 $7,305 $5,350
Midtown, New York, NY $4,045 $4,950 $7,403 $5,375
Kips Bay, New York, NY $3,980 $4,786 $6,589 $5,495
NoLita, New York, NY $3,600 $5,495 $6,995 $5,495
Flatiron District, New York, NY $5,000 $6,800 $10,808 $5,500
Greenwich Village, New York, NY $4,600 $6,205 $7,500 $5,625
Hudson Yards, New York, NY $4,225 $5,625 $8,345 $5,695
Bowery, New York, NY $4,495 $5,795 $5,995 $5,873
East Village, New York, NY $3,950 $4,295 $6,495 $5,995
West Village, New York, NY $4,500 $5,800 $7,200 $5,995
Civic Center, New York, NY $5,200 $5,850 $9,500 $6,002
Chelsea, New York, NY $4,500 $6,035 $9,869 $6,035
Gramercy Park, New York, NY $4,250 $5,600 $5,650 $6,400
Lower East Side, New York, NY $4,095 $4,495 $5,995 $6,430
Stuyvesant Town - Peter Cooper Village, New York, NY $5,250 $6,397 $7,480 $6,895
NoMad, New York, NY $4,458 $5,995 $8,030 $7,000
SoHo, New York, NY $4,200 $5,495 $7,850 $7,200
Little Italy, New York, NY $3,200 $3,600 $4,300 $8,295
Two Bridges, New York, NY N/A $5,273 $8,750 $8,450

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 Newark, NJ, Hackensack, NJ, and Jersey City, NJ. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,214. That's roughly around $41 per sqft. A total of 36 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Bridgeport, CT. Its average rent per month is $2,050. 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 45.13% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Long Island City, New York, NY is 45.72% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Long Island City, New York, NY is 51.94% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.
County Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Newark, NJ $1,950 $1,688 $2,200 $2,150
Hackensack, NJ $1,773 $1,975 $2,800 $2,500
Jersey City, NJ $3,146 $2,843 $2,700 $2,700
Cliffside Park, NJ $1,923 $2,150 $3,000 $2,950
Fort Lee, NJ $1,795 $2,795 $3,100 $3,000
Bronx, New York, NY $2,575 $2,801 $3,541 $3,227
Palisades Park, NJ $1,500 $1,988 $2,938 $3,400
Queens, New York, NY $3,485 $3,600 $4,199 $3,675
Brooklyn, New York, NY $3,555 $4,100 $4,995 $4,225
Manhattan, New York, NY $3,945 $5,100 $6,900 $5,459

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 $4,885. A total of 17 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 10031, New York, NY at $3,065 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $8,396 per month is 10013, New York, NY.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $3,673. That's at least $90 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 $4,577 per month. Or in other words, $89 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $6,504 per month. Which comes out to $86 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 $3,700 $4,666 $6,508 $4,607
11109, New York, NY $3,495 $4,495 $6,500 $4,500
11222, New York, NY $3,645 $4,503 $6,877 $4,830
10065, New York, NY $3,725 $5,625 $8,650 $6,000
10022, New York, NY $3,700 $5,200 $7,050 $5,495
10016, New York, NY $3,925 $4,995 $7,419 $5,295
10017, New York, NY $4,050 $5,150 $10,700 $5,275
10021, New York, NY $3,600 $4,325 $8,000 $4,995
10010, New York, NY $4,434 $4,922 $7,000 $5,553
10009, New York, NY $3,448 $4,495 $6,350 $6,250

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 $4,595. 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 $3,645 and an average price per square feet of $84.62. There are a total of 351 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 $4,606 and an average price per square feet of $77.03. There are a total of 515 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 $6,513 and an average price per square feet of $72.40. There are a total of 314 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 0.11%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.08%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.14% 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 $3,676/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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