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Rental Market Trends in Sunnyside, NY

What is the average rent in Sunnyside, NY?

$2,053/month

Average Rent

626 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.8%

Increase in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Sunnyside, NY is $2,053 per month. This is 25% higher than the national average rent price of $1,641/month, making Sunnyside one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Sunnyside, you can expect to pay about $1,887 per month for a studio, $2,053 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,681 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,802 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,887/month
484 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,053/month
626 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,681/month
814 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,802/month
479 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$3,315/month
546 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Sunnyside, NY?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.8%, which averages out to $16 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 April 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Sunnyside, NY
Last Updated April 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Sunnyside, NY
Percentage*
Rent Range
5% Below $700/month
5% $700 - $1,000/month
0% $1,001 - $1,500/month
27% $1,501 - $2,000/month
64% Above $2,000/month

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

Because the average rent in Sunnyside is $2,053, you’ll want to make about $6,843 per month or $82,116 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.

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Sunnyside, NY

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4334 53rd St,
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$3,100 - $3,150

1 Bed

41-32 53rd Street

41-32 53rd Street

4132 53rd St,
Woodside, NY 11377

$2,650

Studio

43-33 48th St

43-33 48th St

43-33 48th St,
Queens, NY 11104

$2,500 Total Monthly Price

1 Bed

43-34 53rd St

43-34 53rd St

43-34 53rd St,
Queens, NY 11377

$2,800 Total Monthly Price

1 Bed

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United States New York Sunnyside 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 February 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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