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Rental Market Trends in Long Island City, NY

What is the average rent in Long Island City, NY?

$3,550/month

Average Rent

550 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.7%

Increase in the Last Year

As of July 2025, the average rent in Long Island City, NY is $3,550 per month. This is 117% higher than the national average rent price of $1,637/month, making Long Island City one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Long Island City, you can expect to pay about $2,888 per month for a studio, $3,550 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $4,773 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $7,655 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$2,888/month
413 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$3,550/month
550 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$4,773/month
735 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$7,655/month
1,052 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$3,710/month
8 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$4,890/month
68 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$5,291/month
0 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$4,810/month
40 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Long Island City, NY?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.7%, which averages out to $61 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 July 2025
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2024 2025
Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Long Island City, NY
Last Updated July 2025
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Long Island City, NY
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
1% $700 - $1,000/month
3% $1,001 - $1,500/month
10% $1,501 - $2,000/month
85% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Long Island City?

Based on current rent prices, Hunters Point is the most affordable neighborhood in Long Island City.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Hunters Point
$4,429/month
703 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Long Island City?

Based on current rent prices, Hunters Point is the most expensive neighborhood in Long Island City.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Hunters Point
$4,429/month
703 Sq Ft

Which Long Island City neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhood in Long Island City with the most apartments available is Hunters Point .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Hunters Point
$4,429/month
703 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Long Island City, NY?

Because the average rent in Long Island City is $3,550, you’ll want to make about $11,833 per month or $141,996 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

Hunters Point

Long Island City, NY

Hunters Point

Long Island City, NY

Studio
$3,134/month
$3,134/month
One Bedroom
$3,885/month
$3,885/month
Two Bedroom
$5,209/month
$5,209/month
Three Bedroom
$8,566/month
$8,566/month
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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 June 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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