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Last updated on August 4, 2026
Average rent in
Fresh Meadows, New York, NY
Average rent in
Last updated on August 4, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Fresh Meadows
$2,749/mo
41%vs previous year
The average rent in Fresh Meadows is $2,749 per month as of August 2026. This is 42% above the national average rent, or $809 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Fresh Meadows
26
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Fresh Meadows rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Fresh Meadows, New York, NY
Average rent prices in Fresh Meadows have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 41% 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
Fresh Meadows, New York, NY
Rent prices in Fresh Meadows vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Fresh Meadows is $2,925, whereas a house costs $3,600. 1-bedroom apartments in Fresh Meadows run $2,595 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,000.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,000 | - | - | |
1 bedroom | $2,600 | No Change | - | |
2 bedroom | $3,300 | 1% | - | |
3 bedroom | $3,550 | 7% | 18% | |
4 bedroom | $4,700 | No Change | - |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Auburndale | $3,000 | |
Bayside | $3,250 | |
Hillcrest | $3,100 | |
Hollis | $3,195 | |
Jamaica Hills | $3,200 | |
Pomonok | $3,250 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,925 |  15% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,997 | - | No Change | |
Houses | $3,600 | 5% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,000
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,600
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,300
Last 30 days
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,550
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
18%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,700
Auburndale
Average rent
$3,000
Bayside
Average rent
$3,250
Hillcrest
Average rent
$3,100
Hollis
Average rent
$3,195
Jamaica Hills
Average rent
$3,200
Pomonok
Average rent
$3,250
Apartments
Average rent
$2,925
Last 30 days
15%
Condos
Average rent
$2,997
Houses
Average rent
$3,600
Last 30 days
5%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Fresh Meadows, 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 Fresh Meadows, New York, NY compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in Fresh Meadows and Auburndale by all bedroom counts and property types.
Fresh Meadows
42%higher than the national median
55%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Fresh Meadows, New York, NY is 8% lower than the median rent in Auburndale, New York, NY.
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Frequently asked questions for Fresh Meadows, New York, NY
Quick answers to common questions about the Fresh Meadows rental market.
How much is rent in Fresh Meadows?
The average rent in Fresh Meadows is $2,749 per month as of August 1, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Fresh Meadows?
Average rent prices in Fresh Meadows have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 41% since last year.
How does Fresh Meadows rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Fresh Meadows is 42% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $809 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Fresh Meadows?
To comfortably afford rent in Fresh Meadows, you'd need to earn approximately $110,000/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).