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Rental Market Trends in Elmhurst, NY

What is the average rent in Elmhurst, NY?

$1,870/month

Average Rent

575 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.7%

Increase in the Last Year

As of March 2026, the average rent in Elmhurst, NY is $1,870 per month. This is 15% higher than the national average rent price of $1,626/month, making Elmhurst one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Elmhurst, you can expect to pay about $1,523 per month for a studio, $1,870 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,519 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,239 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,523/month
540 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,870/month
575 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,519/month
850 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,239/month
880 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,435/month
697 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,177/month
874 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,022/month
1,018 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$1,322/month
28 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,200/month
1,147 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Elmhurst, NY?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.7%, which averages out to $14 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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2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Elmhurst, NY
Last Updated March 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Elmhurst, NY
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
4% $700 - $1,000/month
11% $1,001 - $1,500/month
43% $1,501 - $2,000/month
43% Above $2,000/month

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

Because the average rent in Elmhurst is $1,870, you’ll want to make about $6,233 per month or $74,796 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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Elmhurst, NY

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7005 67th Pl,
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Woodside Central

6902 Queens Blvd,
Woodside, NY 11377

$2,675 - $4,350

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63-36 98th Pl,
Rego Park, NY 11374

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$3,050 - $3,875

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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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