Halletts Point
10, 20, 30 Halletts Pt,
Astoria, NY 11102
$2,677 - $7,853
Studio - 2 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Queens, NY
What is the average rent in Queens, NY?
$3,485/month
Average Rent
574 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+1.8%
Increase in the Last Year
As of February 2026, the average rent in Queens, NY is $3,485 per month. This is 114% higher than the national average rent price of $1,625/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 $2,907 per month for a studio, $3,485 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $4,687 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $6,303 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Queens, NY?
In the past year, rent has increased by 1.8%, which averages out to $65 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
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Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Queens?
Based on current rent prices, Forest Hills West, Central Queens and Douglaston Park are the most affordable neighborhoods in Queens.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Queens?
Based on current rent prices, Northwestern Queens, LeFrak City and Southeast Queens are the most expensive neighborhoods in Queens.
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Which Queens neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Queens with the most apartments available are Southeast Queens, Northwestern Queens and Northeast Queens .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Queens, NY?
Because the average rent in Queens is $3,485, you’ll want to make about $11,616 per month or $139,392 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.
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Queens, NY is 51.7% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Queens is 156.8% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $2,907 - $6,303. You can expect to pay 13.5% more for groceries, 16.3% more for utilities, and 7.6% more for transportation.
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.
Studio
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$1,814/month
One Bedroom
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$2,111/month
Two Bedroom
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$2,950/month
Three Bedroom
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$3,075/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 February 2026.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.