Average Rent in Queens, New York, NY

Current Versus Historical Queens, New York, NY Rents

Queens rentals average $2,925 for a studio rental to $4,578 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,200, or roughly $3 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in April 2024, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $398 (14.74%) year-over-year from $2,702 to $3,100. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $22 (-0.72%) year-over-year from $3,007 to $2,985. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $68 (1.99%) year-over-year from $3,432 to $3,500. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $167 (5.00%) year-over-year from $3,333 to $3,500. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $392 (10.23%) year-over-year from $3,833 to $4,225. 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 0.87% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.93% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 5.41% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.30% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Apr 2024 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$4.53	$3,100	$2,702 (14.74%)	$1,747 (77.48%)
1 BR	$3.76	$2,985	$3,007 (-0.72%)	$1,965 (51.91%)
2 BR	$3.33	$3,500	$3,432 (1.99%)	$2,385 (46.73%)
3 BR	$2.89	$3,500	$3,333 (5.00%)	$2,700 (29.63%)
4+ BR	$3.12	$4,225	$3,833 (10.23%)	$3,133 (34.84%)

Historical Rents in Queens, New York, NY

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Top Cities Near Queens

There are a total of 31 cities nearby Queens. The average rent in Queens is currently $3,000 per month. A total of 17 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Bridgeport, CT, with an average rent of $1,975, 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 $15,725 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 43.59% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 16.55% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Queens, New York, NY are about 3.23% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 32.35% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 31 total cities near Queens, New York, NY in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Newark, NJ	$2,150	$2,098	$2,100	$2,350
Bayonne, NJ	N/A	$2,047	$2,300	$2,357
West New York, NJ	N/A	$2,475	$2,825	$2,698
Jersey City, NJ	$2,795	$2,700	$2,650	$2,750
Union City, NJ	$1,900	$2,250	$2,800	$2,800
Fort Lee, NJ	$1,500	$2,445	$3,298	$2,863
Cliffside Park, NJ	N/A	$2,125	$3,200	$3,000
Hoboken, NJ	$2,740	$3,240	$4,200	$3,700
Long Beach, NY	$2,100	$2,500	$4,188	$4,000
New York, NY	$3,495	$4,195	$5,000	$4,311

Top Neighborhoods Near Queens

There are a total of 58 neighborhoods in or near Queens. Some of these neighborhoods include Washington Heights, Flatbush, and East Harlem. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 58 total neighborhoods in or near Queens, New York, NY in the following chart.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near Queens, New York, NY is currently around $4,241 per month. A total of 12 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only eighteen neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $4,241. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Queens's average rent, which is only $3,200. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Queens, East Side has the most affordable average rent at $1,950 per month. Whereas, at $8,125 average rent per month, Ocean Beach is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Queens. View the following chart for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Washington Heights, New York, NY	$1,830	$2,474	$2,995	$3,100
Flatbush, New York, NY	$2,695	$2,900	$3,200	$3,282
East Harlem, New York, NY	$2,675	$3,000	$3,195	$3,300
Bedford-Stuyvesant, New York, NY	$2,388	$2,780	$3,000	$3,300
Crown Heights, New York, NY	$2,800	$2,775	$3,675	$3,300
Harlem, New York, NY	$2,600	$3,000	$3,200	$3,400
West Harlem, New York, NY	$2,650	$3,000	$3,400	$3,499
Bushwick, New York, NY	$2,634	$2,850	$3,450	$3,500
Upper East Side, New York, NY	$2,850	$3,700	$4,848	$3,997
Long Island City, New York, NY	$3,300	$4,000	$5,885	$4,020
Downtown Brooklyn, New York, NY	$3,423	$4,210	$5,765	$4,196
Financial District, New York, NY	$3,504	$4,459	$6,405	$4,285
Prospect Heights, New York, NY	$3,538	$4,405	$6,105	$4,300
East Village, New York, NY	$2,673	$3,598	$4,495	$4,495
Hell's Kitchen, New York, NY	$3,462	$4,134	$5,995	$4,500
Midtown East, New York, NY	$3,288	$4,200	$5,650	$4,500
Murray Hill, New York, NY	$3,550	$4,235	$6,595	$4,597
Lower East Side, New York, NY	$3,173	$3,395	$4,495	$4,622
Williamsburg, New York, NY	$3,640	$4,438	$4,650	$4,656
Kips Bay, New York, NY	$3,788	$4,050	$5,078	$4,695
Upper West Side, New York, NY	$3,023	$4,400	$5,800	$4,795
West Village, New York, NY	$4,098	$4,595	$5,400	$4,800
Greenwich Village, New York, NY	$4,150	$4,800	$5,310	$4,800
Midtown South, New York, NY	$3,785	$4,847	$6,995	$4,895
Hudson Yards, New York, NY	$3,775	$4,690	$6,950	$5,068
Chelsea, New York, NY	$3,800	$5,418	$7,651	$5,191
Midtown, New York, NY	$3,550	$4,325	$6,850	$5,354
NoMad, New York, NY	$4,444	$5,585	$8,060	$5,803
Gramercy Park, New York, NY	$3,815	$5,000	$5,314	$6,100
Tribeca, New York, NY	$4,250	$6,150	$7,295	$6,895

Top Counties Near Queens

There are a total of 58 counties located by Queens, New York, NY. Some of these counties include West New York, NJ, Jersey City, NJ, and Union City, NJ. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,750. That's roughly around $3 per sqft. A total of 19 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Bridgeport, CT. It's average rent per month is $1,975. Vice versa, with an average rent of $15,725, Westport, CT is the most expensive county by Queens, New York, NY.

Typically, rent for studios in Queens, New York, NY is 35.49% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Queens, New York, NY is 11.64% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Queens, New York, NY is 3.23% 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	N/A	$2,475	$2,825	$2,698
Jersey City, NJ	$2,795	$2,700	$2,650	$2,750
Union City, NJ	$1,900	$2,250	$2,800	$2,800
Bronx, New York, NY	$2,200	$2,415	$2,749	$2,931
Hoboken, NJ	$2,740	$3,240	$4,200	$3,700
Hempstead, NY	$2,100	$2,500	$3,330	$3,800
Brooklyn, New York, NY	$3,475	$3,949	$4,015	$3,890
Long Beach, NY	$2,100	$2,500	$4,188	$4,000
North Hempstead, NY	$2,460	$2,758	$3,590	$4,000
Manhattan, New York, NY	$3,500	$4,313	$5,500	$4,500

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 $4,480. A total of 3 zipcodes have a average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 11375, New York, NY at $2,995 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $8,000 per month is 11770, Ocean Beach, NY.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $3,150. That's at least $7 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 $4,053 per month. Or in other words, $6 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $5,344 per month. Which comes out to $6 per sqft. The following chart 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	$3,603	$4,231	$5,995	$4,658
10003, New York, NY	$3,815	$4,800	$5,075	$4,950
10019, New York, NY	$3,525	$4,140	$6,430	$4,700
10009, New York, NY	$2,625	$3,600	$4,495	$4,495
10128, New York, NY	$3,371	$3,750	$5,333	$3,946
10038, New York, NY	$3,450	$4,500	$6,462	$4,373
10022, New York, NY	$3,350	$4,325	$5,550	$4,500
10005, New York, NY	$3,579	$4,432	$5,940	$4,295
10011, New York, NY	$3,600	$5,500	$5,695	$4,795
10010, New York, NY	$4,026	$4,325	$5,393	$5,260

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 $3,200. 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 $2,925 and an average price per square feet of $4.53. There are a total of 190 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 $2,750 and an average price per square feet of $3.76. There are a total of 441 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 $3,100 and an average price per square feet of $3.33. There are a total of 415 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 0.15%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.01%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.02%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.05% 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 $2,560/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.