Last updated on June 29, 2026

Average rent in
Far Rockaway, New York, NY

Median rent

Median rent in Far Rockaway

$3,500/mo

increased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Far Rockaway is $3,500 per month as of June 2026. This is 79% above the national average rent, or $1,550 more per month.

$2.89

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Far Rockaway

18

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Far Rockaway rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%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 decreased by 10% over the last month and have increased by 1% 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 $3,200, whereas a house costs $5,300. 1-bedroom apartments in Far Rockaway run $2,450 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,700.

Listings

Studio

$1,800

36%

-

1 bedroom

$2,450

13%

19%

2 bedroom

$2,800

3%

99%

3 bedroom

$3,700

5%

26%

4 bedroom

$8,500

No Change

163%

Studio

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

36%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,450

Last 30 days

13%

Last year

19%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,800

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

99%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,700

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

26%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$8,500

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

163%

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 by79%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,900
increased by49%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Far Rockaway, New York, NY is 21% higher than the median rent in Atlantic Beach, Atlantic Beach, NY.

Discover rentals in Far Rockaway, New York, NY

6261 De Costa Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Far Rockaway apartment for rent in New York

APARTMENT - Contemporary - Arverne, NY

6261 De Costa Ave, New York, NY 11692

3 beds

1 bath

$3,100

Apartment for rent

205 Beach 28th St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Far Rockaway apartment for rent in New York

Residential Rental - Far Rockaway, NY

205 Beach 28th St, New York, NY 11691

3 beds

1 bath

$3,200

Apartment for rent

408 Beach 45th St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Far Rockaway apartment for rent in New York

MULTI_FAMILY - Far Rockaway, NY

408 Beach 45th St #1, New York, NY 11691

3 beds

1 bath

$3,500

Apartment for rent

6947 Hillmeyer Ave #2 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Far Rockaway apartment for rent in New York

APARTMENT - Other - Arverne, NY

6947 Hillmeyer Ave #2, New York, NY 11692

3 beds

1 bath

$3,600

Apartment for rent

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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 June 27, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Far Rockaway?

Average rent prices in Far Rockaway have decreased by 10% over the last month and have increased by 1% since last year.

How does Far Rockaway rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Far Rockaway is 79% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,550 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).

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