Last updated on May 15, 2026

Average rent in
Far Rockaway, New York, NY

Median rent

Median rent in Far Rockaway

$3,396/mo

decreased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Far Rockaway is $3,396 per month as of May 2026. This is 74% above the national average rent, or $1,446 more per month.

$4.27

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Far Rockaway

13

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Far Rockaway rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Far Rockaway, New York, NY, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Far Rockaway, New York, NY

Average rent prices in Far Rockaway have increased by 23% over the last month and have decreased by 2% 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 $3,448, whereas a house costs $3,876. 1-bedroom apartments in Far Rockaway run $2,300 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,950.

Listings

Studio

$1,700

36%

28%

1 bedroom

$2,300

9%

12%

2 bedroom

$3,100

8%

37%

3 bedroom

$3,700

4%

5%

4 bedroom

$4,800

3%

50%

Studio

Average rent

$1,700

Last 30 days

36%

Last year

28%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,300

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

12%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,100

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

37%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,700

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,800

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

50%

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$3,396
increased by74%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$4,200
increased by115%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Far Rockaway, New York, NY is 19% lower than the median rent in Atlantic Beach, Atlantic Beach, NY.

Discover rentals in Far Rockaway, New York, NY

183 Beach 25th St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Far Rockaway house for rent in New York

Residential Rental - Far Rockaway, NY

183 Beach 25th St, New York, NY 11691

2 beds

1 bath

$2,500

House for rent

7221 Burchell Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Far Rockaway house for rent in New York

Residential Rental - Far Rockaway, NY

7221 Burchell Ave, New York, NY 11692

2 beds

1 bath

$2,500

House for rent

325 Beach 46th St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Far Rockaway condo for rent in New York

325 Beach 46th St #2, New York, NY 11691

3 beds

1.5 baths

$3,200

Condo for rent

Available Feb 1

1366 Beach Channel Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Far Rockaway house for rent in New York

Residential Rental - Far Rockaway, NY

1366 Beach Channel Dr, New York, NY 11691

3 beds

2 baths

$3,300

House 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 $3,396 per month as of May 9, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Far Rockaway?

Average rent prices in Far Rockaway have increased by 23% over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.

How does Far Rockaway rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Far Rockaway is 74% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,446 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 $136,000/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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