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Rental Market Trends in Queens, NY

Updated July 2026

The average rent in Queens, NY is $3,598/month.

Rent in Queens is 116% higher than the national average rent of $1,663/month, making this one of the more expensive cities statewide.

$3,598/month

Average Rent

572 Sq Ft

Average Size

+2.6%

Change / Year

1,553

Available Apartments

Queens rent varies by unit size and layout:

  • Studio apartments in Queens average $3,002 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Queens average $3,598 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Queens average $4,853 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Queens average $6,516 or more per month.

Average Rent by Home Type

Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$3,002/month
434 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$3,598/month
572 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$4,853/month
761 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$6,516/month
933 Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,329/month
318 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,513/month
664 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,174/month
921 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$7,362/month
1,775 Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,933/month
814 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,716/month
899 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,938/month
599 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$1,636/month
119 Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,412/month
494 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,270/month
1,503 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,075/month
1,568 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$4,098/month
1,693 Sq Ft
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How much has average rent changed in Queens, NY?

In the past year, rent has increased by 2.6%, which averages out to $94 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time

July 2026

2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time

Rent Ranges in Queens, NY

July 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

Rent by Neighborhood

  • Most Affordable
  • Most Expensive
  • Most Available

What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Queens?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Briarwood
$2,500/month
767 Sq Ft
Southeast Queens
$2,554/month
1,267 Sq Ft
Rego Park
$2,578/month
763 Sq Ft
Northeast Queens
$2,587/month
673 Sq Ft
Northwestern Queens
$3,368/month
1,023 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Queens?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Northwestern Queens
$3,368/month
1,023 Sq Ft
Northeast Queens
$2,587/month
673 Sq Ft
Rego Park
$2,578/month
763 Sq Ft
Southeast Queens
$2,554/month
1,267 Sq Ft
Briarwood
$2,500/month
767 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
$2,554/month
1,267 Sq Ft
Northeast Queens
$2,587/month
673 Sq Ft
Northwestern Queens
$3,368/month
1,023 Sq Ft
Rego Park
$2,578/month
763 Sq Ft
Briarwood
$2,500/month
767 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 $3,598, you’ll want to make about $11,993 per month or $143,916 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 54.2% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Queens is 159.8% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $3,002 - $6,516. You can expect to pay 13.1% more for groceries, 14.3% more for utilities, and 8.6% more for transportation.

City

Queens, NY

1,553 Available Apartments for Rent

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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

Briarwood

Queens, NY

Southeast Queens

Queens, NY

Studio
$1,454/month
$1,696/month
One Bedroom
$1,878/month
$2,123/month
Two Bedroom
$2,166/month
$2,679/month
Three Bedroom
$3,349/month
$3,287/month
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Compare Rent Trends Nearby

Get a clearer picture of the area by viewing rent trends in nearby cities.

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Apartment Communities in Queens We Think You'll Love

10 Halletts Point

10 Halletts Point

10, 20, 30 Halletts Pt,
Astoria, NY 11102

Studio - 2 Beds | $3,195 - $6,390

MODA

MODA

153-30 89th Ave,
Jamaica, NY 11432

1-2 Beds | $2,795 - $3,195

The Doria

The Doria

34-16 38th St,
Long Island City, NY 11101

1-2 Beds | $4,125 - $6,200

2-21 Malt Drive

2-21 Malt Drive

2-20 Malt Dr,
Long Island City, NY 11101

Studio - 2 Beds | $3,488 - $7,302

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent in Queens?

The average rent in Queens is $3,598 per month, which is 116.4% higher than the national average of $1,663.

What is the average rent for a house in Queens?

The average rent for a house in Queens, NY is $4,174 per month.

What is the average rent for a townhome in Queens?

The average rent for a townhome in Queens, NY is $3,270 per month.

What is the average rent for a condo in Queens?

The average rent for a condo in Queens, NY is $2,933 per month.

Are rents going up or down in Queens?

Rents in Queens, NY are increasing, with prices up 2.6% year-over-year and $94 more per month.

United States New York Queens Rental Trends

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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