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Rental Market Trends in Queens, NY

What is the average rent in Queens, NY?

$3,458/month

Average Rent

578 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+2.3%

Increase in the Last Year

As of June 2025, the average rent in Queens, NY is $3,458 per month. This is 112% higher than the national average rent price of $1,628/month, making Queens one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Queens, you can expect to pay about $2,867 per month for a studio, $3,458 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $4,601 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $6,108 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$2,867/month
435 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$3,458/month
578 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$4,601/month
758 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$6,108/month
955 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,236/month
382 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,414/month
604 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,235/month
1,102 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$7,949/month
2,236 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$3,123/month
266 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$4,157/month
394 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,783/month
262 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,568/month
72 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,055/month
683 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,577/month
743 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,735/month
1,272 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$4,837/month
1,737 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Queens, NY?

In the past year, rent has increased by 2.3%, which averages out to $81 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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Rent Ranges in Queens, NY
Last Updated June 2025
Below $701
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Queens, NY
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
0% $1,001 - $1,500/month
0% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Queens?

Based on current rent prices, Southeast Queens, Douglaston Hill and Douglaston Park are the most affordable neighborhoods in Queens.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Southeast Queens
$2,176/month
668 Sq Ft
Douglaston Hill
$2,374/month
680 Sq Ft
Douglaston Park
$2,374/month
680 Sq Ft
Northeast Queens
$2,471/month
676 Sq Ft
Central Queens
$2,510/month
712 Sq Ft
Hallett's Cove
$3,219/month
640 Sq Ft
Northwestern Queens
$3,395/month
494 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Queens?

Based on current rent prices, Northwestern Queens, Hallett's Cove and Central Queens are the most expensive neighborhoods in Queens.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Northwestern Queens
$3,395/month
494 Sq Ft
Hallett's Cove
$3,219/month
640 Sq Ft
Central Queens
$2,510/month
712 Sq Ft
Northeast Queens
$2,471/month
676 Sq Ft
Douglaston Hill
$2,374/month
680 Sq Ft
Douglaston Park
$2,374/month
680 Sq Ft
Southeast Queens
$2,176/month
668 Sq Ft

Which Queens neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Queens with the most apartments available are Northeast Queens, Northwestern Queens and Southeast Queens .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Northeast Queens
$2,471/month
676 Sq Ft
Northwestern Queens
$3,395/month
494 Sq Ft
Southeast Queens
$2,176/month
668 Sq Ft
Central Queens
$2,510/month
712 Sq Ft
Douglaston Hill
$2,374/month
680 Sq Ft
Douglaston Park
$2,374/month
680 Sq Ft
Hallett's Cove
$3,219/month
640 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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

Because the average rent in Queens is $3,458, you’ll want to make about $11,526 per month or $138,312 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.

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Queens, NY is 49.8% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Queens is 145.3% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $2,867 - $6,108. You can expect to pay 12.6% more for groceries, 15.1% more for utilities, and 4.5% more for transportation.

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How does Queens, NY compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

Use the tool below to compare Queens, 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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Apartment Averages

Southeast Queens

Queens, NY

Northwestern Queens

Queens, NY

Studio
$1,679/month
$2,050/month
One Bedroom
$2,013/month
$2,283/month
Two Bedroom
$2,753/month
$3,208/month
Three Bedroom
$3,127/month
$4,284/month
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Studio - 3 Beds | $2,657 - $6,182

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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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