166-12 Union Tpke
166-12 Union Tpke,
Queens, NY 11366
$4,900 Total Monthly Price
3 Beds
Area Guide
Hillcrest Fresh Meadows, NY
The spirit of suburban New York is alive in Hillcrest
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Homes for rent line the streets of the peaceful Hillcrest neighborhood in Fresh Meadows. Residents of this quiet section of Queens take pride in their high-quality school system and enjoy their easy commute to Manhattan. The variety of classic brownstones and New York apartment buildings make this a diverse renter’s paradise.
Cunningham Park, just east of Hillcrest, serves as an easy getaway for Hillcrest locals with its sports courts that range from football and basketball to bocce and cricket. Hiking trails and dog-friendly areas make this park an ideal place to relax. Travel down Union Turnpike, the heart of the Hillcrest commercial district, and stop at one of the many restaurants, cafes, delis, and coffee shops on the street.
Rent Trends
As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in Hillcrest is $1,547 for a studio, $1,716 for one bedroom, $1,938 for two bedrooms, and $2,231 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Hillcrest has increased by 0.2% in the past year.
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Studio
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520 sq ft
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$1,547/month
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1 BR
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0 sq ft
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$1,716/month
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2 BR
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0 sq ft
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$1,938/month
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3 BR
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0 sq ft
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$2,231/month
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Learn More About Hillcrest
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Hillcrest - Fresh Meadows, NY is for everyday living.
Exceptionally Walkable
Walkability
100
/ 100
Exceptional Public Transit
Transit
100
/ 100
Fairly Drivable
Drivability
50
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70
/ 100
Daily Essentials
In Hillcrest - Fresh Meadows, NY, daily errands are quick and hassle-free.
Supermarket Within a 5 Minute Walk
Groceries
100
/ 100
Exceptional Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
90
/ 100
Exceptional Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
90
/ 100
Exceptional Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
90
/ 100
Recreation
Hillcrest - Fresh Meadows, NY provides ample green space and fitness centers within easy reach.
Very Large Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
80
/ 100
Good Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
70
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Hillcrest - Fresh Meadows, NY from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Vibrant Atmosphere at Times
Vibrancy
50
/ 100
Good Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
70
/ 100
Very Noisy
Quiet Score
30
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Rufus King Park
- Detective Keith L. Williams Park
- Kissena Park
- Cunningham Park
- Queens Botanical Garden
Airports
- LaGuardia
- John F Kennedy International
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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.