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Area Guide

Woodhaven Queens, NY

Relish a strong sense of community minutes from Manhattan

Urban Suburban Historic

Woodhaven earns its name — this Queens neighborhood has one of the greatest tree populations in the entire borough, with Forest Park's hiking trails at its northern edge. Jamaica Avenue, the main commercial strip, traces back to an ancient Native American trail called the Old Rockaway Trail, giving this corner of southwestern Queens deep historical roots. The neighborhood blends low-density residential blocks with steady commercial activity, while Richmond Hill, Ozone Park, and Kew Gardens sit within easy reach.

Daily life leans toward the walkable and low-key. Tree-lined streets connect local shops, cafes, and transit stops, while Forest Park offers hundreds of acres just steps away. The J and Z subway lines along Jamaica Avenue keep Manhattan commutes manageable without the density or noise of more central neighborhoods.

Rentals tend toward two- and three-family homes, garden-level apartments, and modest apartment communities offering more square footage than you'd find closer to Midtown. The older housing stock has real character, making Woodhaven a solid option for authentic Queens living at a measured pace.

Rent Trends

As of September 2026, the average apartment rent in Woodhaven is $1,631 for a studio, $1,693 for one bedroom, $2,242 for two bedrooms, and $2,569 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Woodhaven has increased by 1.2% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 448 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,631/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 669 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,693/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 883 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,242/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,227 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,569/month

    Average Rent

Learn More About Woodhaven

Getting Around

Exceptionally Walkable

Walkability

100 / 100

Exceptional Public Transit

Transit

100 / 100

Somewhat Drivable

Drivability

30 / 100

Moderately Bikeable

Bikeability

70 / 100

Daily Essentials

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

Very Large Amount of Park Space Nearby

Parks

80 / 100

Great Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby

Wellness

80 / 100

Local Vibe

Vibrant Atmosphere

Vibrancy

60 / 100

Great Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

80 / 100

Very Noisy

Quiet Score

20 / 100

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Forest Park - Brooklyn-Queens
  • Highland Park Childrens Garden
  • Highland Park and Ridgewood Reservoir
  • Juniper Valley Park
  • Linden Playground

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 September 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.