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Rental Market Trends in Jamaica, NY

What is the average rent in Jamaica, NY?

$2,177/month

Average Rent

541 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.2%

Increase in the Last Year

As of October 2025, the average rent in Jamaica, NY is $2,177 per month. This is 34% higher than the national average rent price of $1,630/month, making Jamaica one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Jamaica, you can expect to pay about $1,720 per month for a studio, $2,177 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,706 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,247 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,720/month
441 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,177/month
541 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,706/month
749 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,247/month
1,164 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,993/month
659 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,861/month
682 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,050/month
1,037 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$5,664/month
1,920 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,463/month
455 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,949/month
543 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,100/month
194 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,419/month
1,329 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Jamaica, NY?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.2%, which averages out to $5 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Jamaica?

Based on current rent prices, Downtown Jamaica is the most affordable neighborhood in Jamaica.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Jamaica
$3,124/month
522 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Jamaica?

Based on current rent prices, Downtown Jamaica is the most expensive neighborhood in Jamaica.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Jamaica
$3,124/month
522 Sq Ft

Which Jamaica neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhood in Jamaica with the most apartments available is Downtown Jamaica .

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Jamaica
$3,124/month
522 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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

Because the average rent in Jamaica is $2,177, you’ll want to make about $7,256 per month or $87,072 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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Apartment Averages

Downtown Jamaica

Jamaica, NY

Downtown Jamaica

Jamaica, NY

Studio
$1,879/month
$1,879/month
One Bedroom
$2,373/month
$2,373/month
Two Bedroom
$2,945/month
$2,945/month
Three Bedroom
$3,360/month
$3,360/month
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$2,743 - $3,895

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† 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 September 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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