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Belle Harbor Belle Harbor, NY

Join a tight-knit community on the Rockaway Peninsula

Coastal Luxury Close-Knit

Situated on the western half of the Rockaway Peninsula, between the Atlantic Ocean and Jamaica Bay, Belle Harbor is a neighborhood in the New York City borough of Queens. Home to a tight-knit community, Belle Harbor is predominantly residential suburb with beach access and expansive views of the Manhattan skyline.

Belle Harbor residents are just a few blocks away from Jacob Riis Park and Fort Tilden, some of the city’s most beautiful natural parkland and top spots for fishing and swimming. Convenience to public transportation and John F. Kennedy International Airport allows for simple commutes and travels from Belle Harbor as well.

Rent Trends

As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in Belle Harbor is $2,276 for one bedroom. Apartment rent in Belle Harbor has increased by 0.7% in the past year.

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  • $2,276/month

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Getting Around

Moderately Walkable

Walkability

60 / 100

Some Public Transit

Transit

50 / 100

Moderately Drivable

Drivability

70 / 100

Moderately Bikeable

Bikeability

70 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 10 Minute Walk

Groceries

80 / 100

Good Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

60 / 100

Limited Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

30 / 100

Fair Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

40 / 100

Recreation

Exceptional Amount of Park Space Nearby

Parks

100 / 100

Fair Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby

Wellness

50 / 100

Local Vibe

Mostly Calm Atmosphere

Vibrancy

30 / 100

Good Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

60 / 100

Moderately Noisy

Quiet Score

50 / 100

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Rockaway Beach and Boardwalk
  • Rockaway Community Park
  • Gateway NRA - Jamaica Bay Unit
  • Marine Park
  • Canarsie Park

Airports

  • John F Kennedy International
  • LaGuardia

Top Apartments in Belle Harbor

Living in Belle Harbor

Cost

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If the allure of a one-bedroom apartment in the coastal community of Belle Harbor has caught your attention, you'll be delighted to know that the average monthly rent is around $1,530. Houses for rent in Belle Harbor average $3,800 per month, providing you with the room to create your perfect retreat. And for those envisioning homeownership, the average house price in Belle Harbor is approximately $1,300,000. Whether you're seeking cozy comfort or spacious elegance, Belle Harbor offers a range of options tailored to different budgets and preferences.

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.