Last updated on August 14, 2026

Average rent in
Far Rockaway, New York, NY

Median rent

Median rent in Far Rockaway

$3,225/mo

decreased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Far Rockaway is $3,225 per month as of August 2026. This is 68% above the national average rent, or $1,300 more per month.

$2.54

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Far Rockaway

25

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 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

Rent trends in Far Rockaway, New York, NY

Average rent prices in Far Rockaway have remained the same 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 $3,400, whereas a house costs $4,400. 1-bedroom apartments in Far Rockaway run $2,600 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,700.

Listings

Studio

$1,800

36%

-

1 bedroom

$2,600

No Change

43%

2 bedroom

$2,975

7%

97%

3 bedroom

$3,550

1%

4%

4 bedroom

$5,699

2%

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

36%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,600

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

43%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,975

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

97%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,550

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,699

Last 30 days

2%

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$3,225
increased by68%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,250
increased by69%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Far Rockaway, New York, NY is 1% 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

APARTMENT - Other - Far Rockaway, NY

183 Beach 25th St, New York, NY 11691

2 beds

1 bath

$2,350

House for rent

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

SINGLE_FAMILY - Far Rockaway, NY

205 Beach 28th St, New York, NY 11691

3 beds

1 bath

$3,200

Apartment for rent

Beach Way #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Far Rockaway apartment for rent in New York

APARTMENT - Arverne, NY

Beach Way #1, New York, NY 11692

3 beds

2 baths

$3,250

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 $3,225 per month as of August 8, 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 decreased by 2% since last year.

How does Far Rockaway rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Far Rockaway is 68% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,300 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 $129,000/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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