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Rental Market Trends in Elmhurst, NY

Updated July 2026

The average rent in Elmhurst, NY is $1,879/month.

Rent in Elmhurst is roughly equal to the national average rent of of $1,662/month.

$1,879/month

Average Rent

575 Sq Ft

Average Size

+0.9%

Change / Year

153

Available Apartments

Elmhurst rent varies by unit size and layout:

  • Studio apartments in Elmhurst average $1,520 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Elmhurst average $1,879 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Elmhurst average $2,533 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Elmhurst average $3,253 or more per month.

Average Rent by Home Type

Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,520/month
540 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,879/month
575 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,533/month
850 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,253/month
880 Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,731/month
1,000 Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,763/month
630 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,238/month
882 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$1,337/month
25 Sq Ft
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How much has average rent changed in Elmhurst, NY?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.9%, which averages out to $17 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time

July 2026

2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time

Rent Ranges in Elmhurst, NY

July 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 $1,879, you’ll want to make about $6,263 per month or $75,156 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.

City

Elmhurst, NY

153 Available Apartments for Rent

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Woodside Central

Woodside Central

6902 Queens Blvd,
Woodside, NY 11377

Studio - 2 Beds | $2,430 - $4,100

Room in Shared 5 bed/3 bath home in Ridgewood

Room in Shared 5 bed/3 bath home in Ridgewood

60-47 68th Ave,
Queens, NY 11385

5 Beds | $1,530

LeFrak City

LeFrak City

96-02-96-40 57th Ave,
Corona, NY 11368

Studio - 3 Beds | $2,737 - $3,150

60-71 70th Ave

60-71 70th Ave

60-71 70th Ave,
Queens, NY 11385

4 Beds | $4,200

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent in Elmhurst?

The average rent in Elmhurst is $1,879 per month, which is 13.1% higher than the national average of $1,662.

What is the average rent for a house in Elmhurst?

The average rent for a house in Elmhurst, NY is $4,731 per month.

What is the average rent for a condo in Elmhurst?

The average rent for a condo in Elmhurst, NY is $2,763 per month.

Are rents going up or down in Elmhurst?

Rents in Elmhurst, NY are increasing, with prices up 0.9% year-over-year and $17 more per month.

What rent range is most common in Elmhurst?

In Elmhurst, NY, 43% of apartments fall between $1,501 - $2,000/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.

United States New York Elmhurst Rental Trends

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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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