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Rental Market Trends in Far Rockaway, NY
Updated July 2026
The average rent in Far Rockaway, NY is $1,973/month.
Rent in Far Rockaway is 19% higher than the national average rent of $1,663/month, making this one of the more expensive cities statewide.
$1,973/month
Average Rent
650 Sq Ft
Average Size
+11%
Change / Year
117
Available Apartments
Far Rockaway rent varies by unit size and layout:
- Studio apartments in Far Rockaway average $1,406 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Far Rockaway average $1,973 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Far Rockaway average $1,937 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Far Rockaway average $1,861 or more per month.
Average Rent by Home Type
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
How much has average rent changed in Far Rockaway, NY?
In the past year, rent has increased by 11%, which averages out to $217 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
July 2026
2025
2026
Rent Ranges in Far Rockaway, NY
July 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
0%
Below $700/month
11%
$700 - $1,000/month
42%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
26%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
21%
Above $2,000/month
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Far Rockaway, NY?
Because the average rent in Far Rockaway is $1,973, you’ll want to make about $6,576 per month or $78,912 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.
How does Far Rockaway, NY compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Far Rockaway, NY to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Far Rockaway?
The average rent in Far Rockaway is $1,973 per month, which is 18.6% higher than the national average of $1,663.
What is the average rent for a house in Far Rockaway?
The average rent for a house in Far Rockaway, NY is $4,841 per month.
Are rents going up or down in Far Rockaway?
Rents in Far Rockaway, NY are increasing, with prices up 11.0% year-over-year and $217 more per month.
What rent range is most common in Far Rockaway?
In Far Rockaway, NY, 42% of apartments fall between $1,001 - $1,500/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.
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.