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Rental Market Trends in Forest Hills, NY

What is the average rent in Forest Hills, NY?

$2,585/month

Average Rent

728 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+2.8%

Increase in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Forest Hills, NY is $2,585 per month. This is 58% higher than the national average rent price of $1,641/month, making Forest Hills one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Forest Hills, you can expect to pay about $2,032 per month for a studio, $2,585 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $3,892 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $4,249 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$2,032/month
503 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,585/month
728 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,892/month
913 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,249/month
1,252 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,239/month
716 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,612/month
654 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,281/month
935 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Forest Hills, NY?

In the past year, rent has increased by 2.8%, which averages out to $74 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 April 2026
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2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Forest Hills, NY
Last Updated April 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Forest Hills, NY
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
0% $1,001 - $1,500/month
40% $1,501 - $2,000/month
60% Above $2,000/month

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

Because the average rent in Forest Hills is $2,585, you’ll want to make about $8,616 per month or $103,392 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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Forest Hills, NY

92 Available Apartments for Rent

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Apartment communities in Forest Hills we think you'll love

11315 76th Rd

11315 76th Rd

11315 76th Rd,
Forest Hills, NY 11375

$2,000

1 Bed

92-02 69th Ave

92-02 69th Ave

92-02 69th Ave,
Queens, NY 11375

$3,000 Total Monthly Price

2 Beds

101-20 67th Dr

101-20 67th Dr

101-20 67th Dr,
Queens, NY 11375

$2,895 Total Monthly Price

1 Bed

61-55 98th St

61-55 98th St

61-55 98th St,
Queens, NY 11374

$4,000 Total Monthly Price

3 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.

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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