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 $8,145 for a 3-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $4,595, or roughly $80 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $175 (4.97%) year-over-year from $3,519 to $3,694. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $289 (6.93%) year-over-year from $4,171 to $4,460. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $468 (7.67%) year-over-year from $6,104 to $6,573. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,598 (24.23%) year-over-year from $6,597 to $8,195. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $2,317 (-40.52%) year-over-year from $5,717 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 down by 0.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.95% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.56% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.70% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Oct 2026 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $91.52 $3,694 $3,519 (4.97%) $3,395 (8.82%)
1 BR $77.56 $4,460 $4,171 (6.93%) $4,094 (8.92%)
2 BR $78.73 $6,573 $6,104 (7.67%) $5,852 (12.32%)
3 BR $82.00 $8,195 $6,597 (24.23%) $7,103 (15.38%)

Historical Rents in Long Island City, New York, NY

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Top Cities Near Long Island City

There are a total of 33 cities nearby Long Island City. The average rent in Long Island City is currently $3,008 per month. A total of 29 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 Long Island City, New York, NY is Westport, CT. Monthly rents here are on average $8,500 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 40.24% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 42.86% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Long Island City, New York, NY are about 50.70% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 55.19% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 33 total cities near Long Island City, New York, NY in the following table.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Kearny, NJ $25 $1,800 $2,250 $2,225
Englewood, NJ $1,909 $2,315 $2,895 $2,478
Bayonne, NJ $2,250 $2,560 $3,400 $2,630
Harrison, NJ $2,501 $2,859 $3,542 $2,650
Cliffside Park, NJ $1,800 $2,100 $2,800 $2,998
Palisades Park, NJ $1,700 $1,850 $2,998 $3,300
Fort Lee, NJ $2,656 $3,344 $3,500 $3,625
Jersey City, NJ $3,288 $3,909 $4,599 $3,720
Edgewater, NJ $2,728 $2,700 $4,195 $3,800
New York, NY $3,900 $4,795 $6,340 $4,909

Top Neighborhoods Near Long Island City

There are a total of 77 neighborhoods in or near Long Island City. Some of these neighborhoods include Jackson Heights, Astoria, and Ridgewood. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 77 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 $4,600 per month. A total of 37 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, 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 Long Island City. View the following table for more information.
Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Jackson Heights, New York, NY $2,150 $2,500 $2,925 $2,500
Astoria, New York, NY $2,750 $3,398 $4,578 $3,677
Ridgewood, New York, NY $2,951 $3,471 $3,945 $3,945
NoHo, New York, NY $4,500 $5,750 $10,250 $4,600
Greenpoint, New York, NY $3,690 $4,595 $7,040 $4,600
Roosevelt Island, New York, NY $3,626 $4,154 $5,958 $4,673
Williamsburg, New York, NY $4,009 $4,940 $5,672 $4,950
Murray Hill, New York, NY $3,775 $5,300 $7,600 $4,961
Hell's Kitchen, New York, NY $3,800 $4,700 $6,075 $5,000
Midtown, New York, NY $4,045 $4,898 $7,700 $5,150
Upper East Side, New York, NY $3,425 $5,000 $7,995 $5,295
Hudson Yards, New York, NY $4,200 $5,395 $7,995 $5,300
Midtown East, New York, NY $3,995 $5,100 $7,600 $5,350
Midtown South, New York, NY $3,995 $5,183 $7,448 $5,400
Kips Bay, New York, NY $4,070 $4,941 $5,995 $5,486
Two Bridges, New York, NY N/A $5,295 $8,750 $5,495
West Village, New York, NY $5,125 $5,498 $6,950 $5,550
Upper West Side, New York, NY $3,498 $5,100 $7,997 $5,600
Lower East Side, New York, NY $4,519 $4,495 $7,695 $5,797
East Village, New York, NY $3,600 $4,495 $5,995 $5,800
Stuyvesant Town - Peter Cooper Village, New York, NY $5,088 $5,722 $6,695 $5,865
Chelsea, New York, NY $4,520 $6,189 $9,625 $6,000
NoMad, New York, NY $4,495 $6,000 $7,995 $6,203
Greenwich Village, New York, NY $4,800 $7,400 $12,995 $6,450
Flatiron District, New York, NY $4,750 $6,600 $8,900 $6,550
Gramercy Park, New York, NY $4,600 $6,400 $10,900 $6,900
SoHo, New York, NY $3,998 $5,295 $11,500 $7,018
Little Italy, New York, NY $4,100 $3,800 $4,350 $7,495
Bowery, New York, NY $3,300 $3,999 $5,995 $7,753
NoLita, New York, NY $2,100 $5,095 $7,895 $7,895

Top Counties Near Long Island City

There are a total of 44 counties located by Long Island City, New York, NY. Some of these counties include North Bergen, NJ, Cliffside Park, NJ, and Bronx, New York, NY. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,288. That's roughly around $39 per sqft. A total of 41 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Bridgeport, CT. Its average rent per month is $2,000. Vice versa, with an average rent of $6,000, 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 39.56% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Long Island City, New York, NY is 43.65% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Long Island City, New York, NY is 50.44% 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 $2,350 $2,995 $2,885
Cliffside Park, NJ $1,800 $2,100 $2,800 $2,998
Bronx, New York, NY $2,600 $3,250 $3,550 $3,250
Palisades Park, NJ $1,700 $1,850 $2,998 $3,300
Fort Lee, NJ $2,656 $3,344 $3,500 $3,625
Jersey City, NJ $3,288 $3,909 $4,599 $3,720
Edgewater, NJ $2,728 $2,700 $4,195 $3,800
Queens, New York, NY $3,498 $3,720 $4,365 $3,815
Brooklyn, New York, NY $3,525 $4,200 $5,200 $4,260
Manhattan, New York, NY $4,050 $5,250 $7,185 $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 $5,041. A total of 16 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 $3,300 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $8,706 per month is 10069, New York, NY.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $3,715. That's at least $97 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 $4,843 per month. Or in other words, $90 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $6,682 per month. Which comes out to $87 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 $3,694 $4,495 $6,575 $4,699
11109, New York, NY $3,736 $4,420 $6,533 $4,476
11222, New York, NY $3,690 $4,595 $7,000 $4,600
10065, New York, NY $4,000 $5,875 $10,100 $6,500
10022, New York, NY $3,995 $5,000 $7,600 $6,300
10016, New York, NY $3,950 $5,256 $6,995 $5,395
10017, New York, NY $3,900 $5,175 $10,700 $5,050
10021, New York, NY $3,500 $5,249 $5,645 $5,250
10010, New York, NY $4,100 $5,424 $7,610 $5,726
10009, New York, NY $3,495 $5,532 $5,773 $5,760

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 $3,694 and an average price per square feet of $91.52. There are a total of 314 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 $4,479 and an average price per square feet of $77.56. There are a total of 646 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 $6,573 and an average price per square feet of $78.73. There are a total of 434 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 0.05%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.07%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.08%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.24% 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.