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Rental Market Trends in Queens, NY

What is the average rent in Queens, NY?

$3,577/month

Average Rent

572 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+2.3%

Increase in the Last Year

Queens, NY Rental Market Overview

The average rent in Queens, NY is $3,577 per month. This is 118% higher than the national average rent price of $1,644/month, making Queens one of the most expensive cities in the US.

  • Studio apartments in Queens average $2,990 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Queens average $3,577 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Queens average $4,823 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Queens average $6,414 or more per month.

Data Updated: June, 2026

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$2,990/month
434 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$3,577/month
572 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$4,823/month
762 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$6,414/month
945 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,238/month
370 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,447/month
366 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,125/month
948 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$7,548/month
1,843 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,670/month
1,016 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,573/month
883 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,607/month
618 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$1,475/month
75 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,280/month
1,316 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,218/month
1,121 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,741/month
1,329 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$4,298/month
1,716 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 $84 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 June 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Queens, NY
Last Updated June 2026
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, Northeast Queens, Southeast Queens and Northwestern Queens are the most affordable neighborhoods in Queens.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Northeast Queens
$2,538/month
747 Sq Ft
Southeast Queens
$2,588/month
852 Sq Ft
Northwestern Queens
$2,970/month
640 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Queens?

Based on current rent prices, Northwestern Queens, Southeast Queens and Northeast Queens are the most expensive neighborhoods in Queens.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Northwestern Queens
$2,970/month
640 Sq Ft
Southeast Queens
$2,588/month
852 Sq Ft
Northeast Queens
$2,538/month
747 Sq Ft

Which Queens neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Southeast Queens
$2,588/month
852 Sq Ft
Northeast Queens
$2,538/month
747 Sq Ft
Northwestern Queens
$2,970/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 $3,577, you’ll want to make about $11,923 per month or $143,076 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 53.8% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Queens is 157.9% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $2,990 - $6,414. You can expect to pay 13.8% more for groceries, 17.2% more for utilities, and 7.5% 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

Northeast Queens

Queens, NY

Southeast Queens

Queens, NY

Studio
$2,444/month
$1,688/month
One Bedroom
$3,295/month
$2,108/month
Two Bedroom
$5,049/month
$2,661/month
Three Bedroom
$7,874/month
$3,260/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 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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