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Last updated on September 17, 2026
Average rent in
Forest Hills, New York, NY
Average rent in
Last updated on September 17, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Forest Hills
$3,148/mo
12%vs previous year
The average rent in Forest Hills is $3,148 per month as of September 2026. This is 66% above the national average rent, or $1,248 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Forest Hills
43
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Forest Hills rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Forest Hills, New York, NY
Average rent prices in Forest Hills have increased by 7% over the last month and have increased by 12% 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
Forest Hills, New York, NY
Rent prices in Forest Hills vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Forest Hills is $2,850, whereas a house costs $4,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Forest Hills run $2,400 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,148.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,497 | 10% | 12% | |
1 bedroom | $2,542 |  5% | 6% | |
2 bedroom | $3,500 | No Change | 17% | |
3 bedroom | $3,515 | No Change | 14% | |
4 bedroom | $4,600 | 7% | 43% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Elmhurst | $3,012 | |
Glendale | $3,250 | |
Kew Gardens | $2,700 | |
Kew Gardens Hills | $2,700 | |
Middle Village | $3,200 | |
Rego Park | $2,600 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,850 | 5% | No Change | |
Condos | $3,385 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $4,800 | 17% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,497
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
12%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,542
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
6%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,500
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
17%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,515
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
14%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,600
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
43%
Elmhurst
Average rent
$3,012
Glendale
Average rent
$3,250
Kew Gardens
Average rent
$2,700
Kew Gardens Hills
Average rent
$2,700
Middle Village
Average rent
$3,200
Rego Park
Average rent
$2,600
Apartments
Average rent
$2,850
Last 30 days
5%
Condos
Average rent
$3,385
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$4,800
Last 30 days
17%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Forest Hills, 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 Forest Hills, New York, NY compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in Forest Hills and Elmhurst by all bedroom counts and property types.
Forest Hills
66%higher than the national median
59%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Forest Hills, New York, NY is 5% higher than the median rent in Elmhurst, New York, NY.
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5d+ ago
Forest Hills apartment for rent in New York
6120 Grand Central Pkwy #C1001, New York, NY 11375
2 beds
1 bath
$2,800
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Forest Hills apartment for rent in New York
6120 Grand Central Pkwy #A1402, New York, NY 11375
2 beds
1 bath
$2,950
Apartment for rent
3d ago
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2 beds
1 bath
$3,000
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Available Sep 15
4d ago
Forest Hills apartment for rent in New York
2 beds
1 bath
$3,148
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Forest Hills house for rent in New York
108 -20 71st Ave, New York, NY 11375
1 bed
1 bath
$4,200
House for rent
2d ago
Forest Hills apartment for rent in New York
1 bed
1 bath
$3,995
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Forest Hills condo for rent in New York
10815 72nd Ave #7A, New York, NY 11375
1 bed
1 bath
$3,600
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Forest Hills apartment for rent in New York
10820 71st Ave #7C, New York, NY 11375
1 bed
1 bath
$3,499
$3,399
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$5,000
$4,800
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
3d ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$3,000
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 15
2d ago
Forest Hills apartment for rent in New York
Studio
1 bath
$2,850
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$5,000
$4,800
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$5,000
House for rent
Available Sep 15
3d ago
Verified
382 Burns Street #2, New York, NY 11375
3 beds
2.5 baths
$4,800
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$2,800
Coop for rent
Available Oct 1
2d ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$5,000
$4,800
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
3d ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$3,000
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 15
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$5,000
House for rent
Available Sep 15
22h ago
Forest Hills house for rent in New York
10841 65th Rd, New York, NY 11375
4 beds
1.5 baths
$4,495
House for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Forest Hills, New York, NY
Quick answers to common questions about the Forest Hills rental market.
How much is rent in Forest Hills?
The average rent in Forest Hills is $3,148 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Forest Hills?
Average rent prices in Forest Hills have increased by 7% over the last month and have increased by 12% since last year.
How does Forest Hills rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Forest Hills is 66% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,248 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Forest Hills?
To comfortably afford rent in Forest Hills, you'd need to earn approximately $126,000/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).