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Rental Market Trends in Queens, NY

What is the average rent in Queens, NY?

$3,475/month

Average Rent

569 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+2.6%

Increase in the Last Year

As of September 2025, the average rent in Queens, NY is $3,475 per month. This is 112% higher than the national average rent price of $1,640/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 $2,910 per month for a studio, $3,475 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $4,660 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $6,264 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$2,910/month
430 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$3,475/month
569 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$4,660/month
757 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$6,264/month
939 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,418/month
431 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,353/month
473 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,589/month
1,133 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$7,343/month
2,372 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$3,103/month
243 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$4,003/month
356 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,888/month
126 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,213/month
13 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,945/month
369 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,692/month
739 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,721/month
974 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$6,141/month
1,302 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Queens, NY?

In the past year, rent has increased by 2.6%, which averages out to $91 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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  • Most Available

What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Queens?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Douglaston Hill
$2,321/month
685 Sq Ft
Douglaston Park
$2,321/month
685 Sq Ft
Northeast Queens
$2,547/month
716 Sq Ft
Southeast Queens
$2,550/month
700 Sq Ft
Central Queens
$2,657/month
722 Sq Ft
Forest Hills Ward
$3,387/month
827 Sq Ft
Northwestern Queens
$3,574/month
488 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Queens?

Based on current rent prices, Northwestern Queens, Forest Hills Ward and Central Queens are the most expensive neighborhoods in Queens.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Northwestern Queens
$3,574/month
488 Sq Ft
Forest Hills Ward
$3,387/month
827 Sq Ft
Central Queens
$2,657/month
722 Sq Ft
Southeast Queens
$2,550/month
700 Sq Ft
Northeast Queens
$2,547/month
716 Sq Ft
Douglaston Hill
$2,321/month
685 Sq Ft
Douglaston Park
$2,321/month
685 Sq Ft

Which Queens neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Northwestern Queens
$3,574/month
488 Sq Ft
Northeast Queens
$2,547/month
716 Sq Ft
Central Queens
$2,657/month
722 Sq Ft
Southeast Queens
$2,550/month
700 Sq Ft
Douglaston Hill
$2,321/month
685 Sq Ft
Douglaston Park
$2,321/month
685 Sq Ft
Forest Hills Ward
$3,387/month
827 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 $3,475, you’ll want to make about $11,583 per month or $138,996 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.

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Queens, NY is 50.6% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Queens is 149.3% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $2,910 - $6,264. You can expect to pay 12.1% more for groceries, 15.6% more for utilities, and 5.8% 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

Douglaston Hill

Queens, NY

Northwestern Queens

Queens, NY

Studio
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$2,291/month
One Bedroom
-
$3,008/month
Two Bedroom
-
$4,458/month
Three Bedroom
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$6,182/month
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$3,356 - $7,526

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153-30 89th Ave,
Jamaica, NY 11432

$3,300 - $3,395

2 Beds

15002 Hillside Ave

15002 Hillside Ave

15002 Hillside Ave,
Jamaica, NY 11432

$2,475 - $3,621

1-2 Beds

Parker Towers

Parker Towers

104-20-104-60 Queens Blvd,
Forest Hills, NY 11375

$2,731 - $5,187

Studio - 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 September 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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