Last updated on November 3, 2026

Average rent in
Fresh Meadows, New York, NY

Median rent

Median rent in Fresh Meadows

$2,999/mo

increased by7%

vs previous year

The average rent in Fresh Meadows is $2,999 per month as of October 2026. This is 58% above the national average rent, or $1,099 more per month.

$2.27

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Fresh Meadows

26

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Fresh Meadows 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 Fresh Meadows, New York, NY

Average rent prices in Fresh Meadows have decreased by 17% over the last month and have increased by 7% 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 $2,750, whereas a house costs $4,850. 1-bedroom apartments in Fresh Meadows run $2,400 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,897.

Listings

Studio

$2,395

-

-

1 bedroom

$2,400

No Change

26%

2 bedroom

$2,900

24%

12%

3 bedroom

$3,500

No Change

10%

4 bedroom

$4,900

No Change

No Change

Studio

Average rent

$2,395

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,400

Last year

26%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,900

Last 30 days

24%

Last year

12%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

Last year

10%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,900

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

Median rent price$2,999
increased by58%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,095
increased by63%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Fresh Meadows, New York, NY is 3% lower than the median rent in Auburndale, New York, NY.

Discover rentals in Fresh Meadows, New York, NY

6711 Utopia Pkwy - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Fresh Meadows house for rent in New York

6711 Utopia Pkwy, New York, NY 11365

1 bed

1 bath

$900

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
60Th Ave And 172Nd Street - Photo 1 of 1

5h ago

Fresh Meadows apartment for rent in New York

3 beds

2 baths

$3,400

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
6934 184th St - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Fresh Meadows house for rent in New York

Residential Lease, Fresh Meadows, NY

6934 184th St, New York, NY 11365

4 beds

3 baths

$4,200

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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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 $2,999 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Fresh Meadows?

Average rent prices in Fresh Meadows have decreased by 17% over the last month and have increased by 7% since last year.

How does Fresh Meadows rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Fresh Meadows is 58% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,099 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 $120,000/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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