Average Rent in Queens, New York, NY

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Current Versus Historical Queens, New York, NY Rents

Queens rentals average $3,305 for a studio rental to $4,850 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,644, or roughly $44 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in June 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $77 (2.39%) year-over-year from $3,223 to $3,300. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $33 (0.96%) year-over-year from $3,417 to $3,450. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $57 (1.41%) year-over-year from $4,043 to $4,100. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $33 (-0.92%) year-over-year from $3,633 to $3,600. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $513 (11.98%) year-over-year from $4,287 to $4,800. 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 0.46% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.53% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.20% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.82% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.95% this month.
Beds
Price / Sqft
Jun 2026 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $67.07 $3,300 $3,223 (2.39%) $2,803 (17.72%)
1 BR $50.40 $3,450 $3,417 (0.96%) $3,017 (14.36%)
2 BR $43.71 $4,100 $4,043 (1.41%) $3,548 (15.55%)
3 BR $34.97 $3,600 $3,633 (-0.92%) $3,343 (7.68%)
4+ BR $36.80 $4,800 $4,287 (11.98%) $4,067 (18.03%)

Historical Rents in Queens, New York, NY

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1 Bed
2 Bed
3 Bed
4 Bed

Top Cities Near Queens

There are a total of 29 cities nearby Queens. The average rent in Queens is currently $3,200 per month. A total of 18 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 Queens, New York, NY is Westport, CT. Monthly rents here are on average $10,500 per month.

Let's compare Queens, New York, NY's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Queens, New York, NY is 44.02% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 22.06% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Queens, New York, NY are about 17.20% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 6.58% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 29 total cities near Queens, New York, NY in the following table.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Newark, NJ $1,575 $1,650 $2,200 $2,300
Jersey City, NJ $1,850 $2,525 $2,400 $2,600
Mount Vernon, NY $1,750 $2,100 $2,600 $2,638
Palisades Park, NJ $1,700 $2,048 $2,600 $2,950
Fort Lee, NJ $1,700 $2,700 $3,395 $3,182
Cliffside Park, NJ N/A $2,300 $3,600 $3,200
New Rochelle, NY $2,400 $2,668 $3,513 $3,495
Edgewater, NJ $2,455 $2,700 $4,550 $3,500
Long Beach, NY $2,200 $2,900 $3,700 $3,975
New York, NY $3,800 $4,695 $6,164 $4,900

Top Neighborhoods Near Queens

There are a total of 73 neighborhoods in or near Queens. Some of these neighborhoods include Flatbush, Astoria, and Forest Hills. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 73 total neighborhoods in or near Queens, New York, NY in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near Queens, New York, NY is currently around $4,550 per month. A total of 22 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only eight neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $4,550. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Queens's average rent, which is only $3,644. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Queens, Brooklawn - St. Vincent has the most affordable average rent at $2,000 per month. Whereas, at $8,400 average rent per month, Ocean Beach is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Queens. View the following table for more information.
Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Flatbush, New York, NY $2,600 $2,996 $3,400 $3,250
Astoria, New York, NY $2,725 $3,150 $3,998 $3,400
Forest Hills, New York, NY $2,842 $3,208 $4,065 $3,512
Bedford-Stuyvesant, New York, NY $3,112 $3,325 $3,800 $3,650
Bushwick, New York, NY $3,150 $3,200 $3,695 $3,700
Crown Heights, New York, NY $3,113 $3,515 $4,622 $3,800
Harlem, New York, NY $2,995 $3,392 $3,895 $3,800
West Harlem, New York, NY $2,900 $3,335 $4,300 $3,852
East Harlem, New York, NY $3,223 $3,600 $3,640 $3,878
Prospect Heights, New York, NY $3,650 $4,393 $5,998 $4,394
Long Island City, New York, NY $3,590 $4,383 $6,325 $4,495
Fort Greene, New York, NY $3,465 $4,426 $6,500 $4,525
Murray Hill, New York, NY $3,800 $4,650 $7,250 $4,550
Upper East Side, New York, NY $3,350 $4,625 $5,400 $4,700
Hell's Kitchen, New York, NY $3,750 $4,500 $6,450 $4,700
Downtown Brooklyn, New York, NY $3,599 $4,478 $6,264 $4,734
Upper West Side, New York, NY $3,500 $4,800 $7,300 $5,250
Kips Bay, New York, NY $3,975 $4,576 $5,990 $5,295
Financial District, New York, NY $4,100 $5,345 $7,000 $5,295
Greenpoint, New York, NY $3,720 $4,675 $7,107 $5,345
Williamsburg, New York, NY $4,110 $5,000 $5,800 $5,400
Midtown, New York, NY $3,915 $5,115 $7,403 $5,495
Hudson Yards, New York, NY $3,993 $5,500 $8,000 $5,547
West Village, New York, NY $4,295 $5,500 $7,225 $5,624
Midtown East, New York, NY $3,825 $5,300 $7,063 $5,650
East Village, New York, NY $3,900 $4,295 $5,995 $5,650
Greenwich Village, New York, NY $4,725 $6,300 $8,250 $5,700
Chelsea, New York, NY $4,325 $6,160 $9,500 $6,033
Stuyvesant Town - Peter Cooper Village, New York, NY $4,926 $6,203 $6,566 $6,500
Gramercy Park, New York, NY $4,095 $5,600 $6,600 $7,150

Top Counties Near Queens

There are a total of 41 counties located by Queens, New York, NY. Some of these counties include Jersey City, NJ, Fort Lee, NJ, and Cliffside Park, NJ. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,350. That's roughly around $39 per sqft. A total of 25 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 $10,500, Westport, CT is the most expensive county by Queens, New York, NY.

Typically, rent for studios in Queens, New York, NY is 42.51% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Queens, New York, NY is 23.31% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Queens, New York, NY is 21.10% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.
County Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Jersey City, NJ $1,850 $2,525 $2,400 $2,600
Fort Lee, NJ $1,700 $2,700 $3,395 $3,182
Cliffside Park, NJ N/A $2,300 $3,600 $3,200
Bronx, New York, NY $2,524 $2,731 $3,620 $3,350
Edgewater, NJ $2,455 $2,700 $4,550 $3,500
Hempstead, NY $2,298 $2,650 $3,450 $3,750
Long Beach, NY $2,200 $2,900 $3,700 $3,975
Brooklyn, New York, NY $3,500 $4,100 $5,186 $4,250
North Hempstead, NY $1,863 $2,800 $3,500 $4,400
Manhattan, New York, NY $3,900 $5,100 $6,795 $5,400

Top Zipcodes Near Queens

There are a total of 50 zipcodes in or near Queens, New York, NY. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $4,938. A total of 6 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 $3,235 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 $3,634. 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 Queens, New York, NY is $4,588 per month. Or in other words, $83 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $6,210 per month. Which comes out to $81 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in Queens, New York, NY. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.
Zipcode Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
10016, New York, NY $3,825 $4,769 $6,472 $5,000
10019, New York, NY $3,878 $4,700 $7,035 $5,000
10003, New York, NY $4,350 $5,400 $6,495 $5,650
10009, New York, NY $3,150 $4,495 $5,995 $5,995
10038, New York, NY $3,995 $5,345 $6,999 $5,584
11201, New York, NY $3,618 $4,500 $6,295 $4,850
11101, New York, NY $3,650 $4,446 $6,325 $4,600
10025, New York, NY $3,375 $4,450 $6,100 $4,700
10036, New York, NY $3,895 $5,000 $7,495 $5,295
10022, New York, NY $3,825 $5,400 $6,900 $5,650

Frequently Asked Questions - Queens Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Queens, New York, NY?
The average monthly rental price for Queens, New York, NY apartments for rent is approximately $3,644. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.
Do Queens, 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 Queens, New York, NY.
How much is a studio apartment in Queens, New York, NY?
The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $3,305 and an average price per square feet of $67.07. There are a total of 465 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Queens.
How much is a one bedroom apartment in Queens, New York, NY?
The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $3,400 and an average price per square feet of $50.40. There are a total of 1,123 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Queens.
How much is a two bedroom apartment in Queens, New York, NY?
The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $4,100 and an average price per square feet of $43.71. There are a total of 924 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Queens.
How have rent prices in Queens, New York, NY changed this year?
Rent prices for rentals in Queens, New York, NY can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.02%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.01%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.01%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.01% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in Queens, New York, NY?
A reasonable rent price in Queens, New York, NY is around $2,915/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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