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Rental Market Trends in East Elmhurst, NY

What is the average rent in East Elmhurst, NY?

$1,506/month

Average Rent

557 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.8%

Increase in the Last Year

As of March 2026, the average rent in East Elmhurst, NY is $1,506 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,627/month, which means East Elmhurst rent prices are 7% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in East Elmhurst, you can expect to pay about $1,114 per month for a studio, $1,506 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,407 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,399 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,114/month
500 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,506/month
557 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,407/month
762 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,399/month
772 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,270/month
555 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in East Elmhurst, NY?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.8%, which averages out to $12 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated March 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in East Elmhurst, NY
Last Updated March 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in East Elmhurst, NY
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
40% $1,001 - $1,500/month
20% $1,501 - $2,000/month
40% Above $2,000/month

What salary do I need to live comfortably in East Elmhurst, NY?

Because the average rent in East Elmhurst is $1,506, you’ll want to make about $5,020 per month or $60,240 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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East Elmhurst, NY

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Apartment communities in East Elmhurst we think you'll love

88-10 34th Ave

88-10 34th Ave

88-10 34th Ave,
Queens, NY 11372

$2,200 Total Monthly Price

1 Bed

45-01 Ditmars Blvd

45-01 Ditmars Blvd

45-01 Ditmars Blvd,
Queens, NY 11105

$3,800 Total Monthly Price

3 Beds

108-10 35th Ave

108-10 35th Ave

108-10 35th Ave,
Queens, NY 11368

$2,200 Total Monthly Price

1 Bed

32-50 87th Street Unit

32-50 87th Street Unit

32-50-50 87th St,
Queens, NY 11369

$2,900 Total Monthly Price

2 Beds

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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 February 2026.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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