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Last updated on August 3, 2026
Average rent in
East Elmhurst, New York, NY
Average rent in
Last updated on August 3, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in East Elmhurst
$2,800/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in East Elmhurst is $2,800 per month as of August 2026. This is 44% above the national average rent, or $860 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in East Elmhurst
27
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of East Elmhurst rentals at each price point
Rent trends in East Elmhurst, New York, NY
Average rent prices in East Elmhurst have decreased by 11% over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
East Elmhurst, New York, NY
Rent prices in East Elmhurst vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in East Elmhurst is $2,600, whereas a house costs $3,300. 1-bedroom apartments in East Elmhurst run $2,450 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,995.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,100 | No Change | 195% | |
1 bedroom | $2,550 |  8% | 11% | |
2 bedroom | $3,000 | 6% | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $3,500 | 9% | 32% | |
4 bedroom | $3,200 | 6% | - |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
College Point | $2,850 | |
Corona | $3,300 | |
Flushing Meadows Corona Park | $2,950 | |
Laguardia Airport | $3,100 | |
Throgs Neck | $2,997 | |
Whitestone | $4,200 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,600 | 13% | 5% | |
Condos | $3,400 | No Change | 47% | |
Houses | $3,300 | 80% | No Change | |
Rooms | $2,650 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,100
Last year
195%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,550
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
11%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,000
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,500
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
32%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,200
Last 30 days
6%
College Point
Average rent
$2,850
Corona
Average rent
$3,300
Flushing Meadows Corona Park
Average rent
$2,950
Laguardia Airport
Average rent
$3,100
Throgs Neck
Average rent
$2,997
Whitestone
Average rent
$4,200
Apartments
Average rent
$2,600
Last 30 days
13%
Last year
5%
Condos
Average rent
$3,400
Last year
47%
Houses
Average rent
$3,300
Last 30 days
80%
Rooms
Average rent
$2,650
The table above reflects average rent prices in East Elmhurst, New York, NY, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in East Elmhurst, New York, NY compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in East Elmhurst and College Point by all bedroom counts and property types.
East Elmhurst
44%higher than the national median
47%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in East Elmhurst, New York, NY is 2% lower than the median rent in College Point, New York, NY.
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Discover rentals in East Elmhurst, New York, NY
1d ago
93-28 Ditmars Blvd, New York, NY 11369
2 beds
1 bath
$2,500
Condo for rent
Available Aug 3
1d ago
93-28 Ditmars Blvd, New York, NY 11369
2 beds
1 bath
$2,500
Condo for rent
Available Aug 3
5d+ ago
East Elmhurst house for rent in New York
2936 Curtis St, New York, NY 11369
3 beds
1.5 baths
$4,500
House for rent
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Frequently asked questions for East Elmhurst, New York, NY
Quick answers to common questions about the East Elmhurst rental market.
How much is rent in East Elmhurst?
The average rent in East Elmhurst is $2,800 per month as of August 1, 2026.
Is rent up or down in East Elmhurst?
Average rent prices in East Elmhurst have decreased by 11% over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.
How does East Elmhurst rent compare to the national average?
Rent in East Elmhurst is 44% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $860 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in East Elmhurst?
To comfortably afford rent in East Elmhurst, you'd need to earn approximately $112,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).