Last updated on November 15, 2026

Average rent in
Far Rockaway, New York, NY

Median rent

Median rent in Far Rockaway

$3,500/mo

increased by13%

vs previous year

The average rent in Far Rockaway is $3,500 per month as of November 2026. This is 84% above the national average rent, or $1,600 more per month.

$1.74

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Far Rockaway

21

for rent on Zumper.com as of November 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Far Rockaway rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Far Rockaway, New York, NY

Average rent prices in Far Rockaway have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 13% 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 Far Rockaway, New York, NY

Rent prices in Far Rockaway vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Far Rockaway is $3,373, whereas a house costs $4,100. 1-bedroom apartments in Far Rockaway run $2,350 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,100.

Listings

Studio

$2,100

36%

-

1 bedroom

$2,440

No Change

16%

2 bedroom

$3,200

No Change

12%

3 bedroom

$3,500

No Change

5%

4 bedroom

$6,500

No Change

-

Studio

Average rent

$2,100

Last 30 days

36%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,440

Last year

16%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,200

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

12%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$6,500

Atlantic Beach

Average rent

$3,950

Cedarhurst

Average rent

$3,550

Inwood

Average rent

$3,300

Jamaica

Average rent

$3,050

Queens Village

Average rent

$2,825

Richmond Hill

Average rent

$2,998

Apartments

Average rent

$3,373

Last year

7%

Condos

Average rent

$3,500

Houses

Average rent

$4,100

Last year

46%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Far Rockaway, 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 Far Rockaway, New York, NY compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in Far Rockaway and Atlantic Beach by all bedroom counts and property types.

Far Rockaway

Median rent price$3,500
increased by84%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,950
increased by108%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Far Rockaway, New York, NY is 11% lower than the median rent in Atlantic Beach, Atlantic Beach, NY.

Discover rentals in Far Rockaway, New York, NY

1348 Pinson St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Far Rockaway house for rent in New York

1 bed

1 bath

$900

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
157 Beach 25th St - Photo 1 of 1
New construction

5d+ ago

Far Rockaway apartment for rent in New York

3 beds

1 bath

$3,000

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1041 Bay 31st St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Far Rockaway apartment for rent in New York

Residential Lease, Queens, NY

1041 Bay 31st St, New York, NY 11691

3 beds

1.5 baths

$3,250

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
2515 Far Rockaway Blvd - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Far Rockaway apartment for rent in New York

3 beds

1 bath

$3,500

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
7219 Sandy Dune Way - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Far Rockaway apartment for rent in New York

Residential Lease, Arverne, NY

7219 Sandy Dune Way, New York, NY 11692

3 beds

2 baths

$4,200

Price dropped $300Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
6214B Ocean Ave S - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Far Rockaway apartment for rent in New York

Residential Lease, Arverne, NY

6214B Ocean Ave S, New York, NY 11692

2 beds

1.5 baths

$3,000

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
6941 Burchell Ave #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Far Rockaway apartment for rent in New York

Residential Lease, Arverne, NY

6941 Burchell Ave #2, New York, NY 11692

2 beds

1 bath

$2,997

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
3-26 Beach 29th Street #01 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Far Rockaway apartment for rent in New York

1 bed

1 bath

$2,481

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
2515 Far Rockaway Blvd - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Far Rockaway apartment for rent in New York

3 beds

1 bath

$3,500

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
157 Beach 25th St - Photo 1 of 1
New construction

5d+ ago

Far Rockaway apartment for rent in New York

3 beds

1 bath

$3,000

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
338 Beach 46th St - Photo 1 of 1
New construction

5d+ ago

Far Rockaway apartment for rent in New York

Residential Lease, Far Rockaway, NY

338 Beach 46th St, New York, NY 11691

3 beds

2 baths

$3,500

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
2515 Far Rockaway Blvd - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Far Rockaway apartment for rent in New York

3 beds

1 bath

$3,500

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
6941 Burchell Ave #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Far Rockaway apartment for rent in New York

Residential Lease, Arverne, NY

6941 Burchell Ave #2, New York, NY 11692

2 beds

1 bath

$2,997

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1348 Pinson St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Far Rockaway house for rent in New York

1 bed

1 bath

$900

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
157 Beach 25th St - Photo 1 of 1
New construction

5d+ ago

Far Rockaway apartment for rent in New York

3 beds

1 bath

$3,000

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1010 Bay 30th St #A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Far Rockaway apartment for rent in New York

Residential Lease, Far Rockaway, NY

1010 Bay 30th St #A, New York, NY 11691

1 bed

1 bath

$1,710

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
7219 Sandy Dune Way - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Far Rockaway apartment for rent in New York

Residential Lease, Arverne, NY

7219 Sandy Dune Way, New York, NY 11692

3 beds

2 baths

$4,200

Price dropped $300Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Frequently asked questions for Far Rockaway, New York, NY

Quick answers to common questions about the Far Rockaway rental market.

How much is rent in Far Rockaway?

The average rent in Far Rockaway is $3,500 per month as of November 14, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Far Rockaway?

Average rent prices in Far Rockaway have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 13% since last year.

How does Far Rockaway rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Far Rockaway is 84% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,600 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Far Rockaway?

To comfortably afford rent in Far Rockaway, you'd need to earn approximately $140,000/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).