Bedroom count
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Last updated on October 30, 2026
Average rent in
Howard Beach, New York, NY
Average rent in
Last updated on October 30, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in Howard Beach
$3,400/mo
31%vs previous year
The average rent in Howard Beach is $3,400 per month as of October 2026. This is 79% above the national average rent, or $1,500 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Howard Beach
26
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Howard Beach rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Howard Beach, New York, NY
Average rent prices in Howard Beach have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 31% 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
Howard Beach, New York, NY
Rent prices in Howard Beach vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Howard Beach is $3,500, whereas a house costs $3,150. 1-bedroom apartments in Howard Beach run $2,786 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,000.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,600 |  10% | 41% | |
1 bedroom | $2,734 | 2% | 53% | |
2 bedroom | $2,975 | 40% | 10% | |
3 bedroom | $3,500 | 6% | 19% | |
4 bedroom | $3,750 | No Change | - |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Briarwood | $2,595 | |
Brownsville | $3,300 | |
Canarsie | $3,050 | |
Corona | $2,900 | |
Ocean Hill | $3,725 | |
South Ozone Park | $3,500 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,500 | 18% | 24% | |
Condos | $3,300 | 6% | - | |
Houses | $3,150 | 23% | 47% | |
Rooms | $2,100 | 5% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,600
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
41%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,734
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
53%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,975
Last 30 days
40%
Last year
10%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,500
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
19%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,750
Briarwood
Average rent
$2,595
Brownsville
Average rent
$3,300
Canarsie
Average rent
$3,050
Corona
Average rent
$2,900
Ocean Hill
Average rent
$3,725
South Ozone Park
Average rent
$3,500
Apartments
Average rent
$3,500
Last 30 days
18%
Last year
24%
Condos
Average rent
$3,300
Last 30 days
6%
Houses
Average rent
$3,150
Last 30 days
23%
Last year
47%
Rooms
Average rent
$2,100
Last 30 days
5%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Howard Beach, 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 Howard Beach, New York, NY compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in Howard Beach and Briarwood by all bedroom counts and property types.
Howard Beach
79%higher than the national median
37%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Howard Beach, New York, NY is 31% higher than the median rent in Briarwood, New York, NY.
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Discover rentals in Howard Beach, New York, NY
3d ago
Howard Beach apartment for rent in New York
16421 97th St #2, New York, NY 11414
3 beds
1 bath
$3,500
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Dec 1
5d+ ago
Howard Beach condo for rent in New York
8611 151st Ave #4K, New York, NY 11414
3 beds
2 baths
$3,500
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.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Howard Beach apartment for rent in New York
15951 95th St #2ndFL, New York, NY 11414
2 beds
1 bath
$3,500
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.Apartment for rent
4d ago
Howard Beach apartment for rent in New York
15810 95th St #2, New York, NY 11414
2 beds
1 bath
$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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Howard Beach apartment for rent in New York
15951 95th St #1RDFL, New York, NY 11414
1 bed
1 bath
$2,300
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.Apartment for rent
6h ago
Howard Beach apartment for rent in New York
15642 79th St #1, New York, NY 11414
1 bed
1 bath
$2,200
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Howard Beach apartment for rent in New York
164-37 Killarney St, New York, NY 11414
1 bed
1 bath
$2,100
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.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 6
3d ago
Howard Beach apartment for rent in New York
16421 97th St #2, New York, NY 11414
3 beds
1 bath
$3,500
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Dec 1
4d ago
Howard Beach apartment for rent in New York
15810 95th St #2, New York, NY 11414
2 beds
1 bath
$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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Howard Beach condo for rent in New York
8611 151st Ave #4K, New York, NY 11414
3 beds
2 baths
$3,500
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.Condo for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Howard Beach, New York, NY
Quick answers to common questions about the Howard Beach rental market.
How much is rent in Howard Beach?
The average rent in Howard Beach is $3,400 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Howard Beach?
Average rent prices in Howard Beach have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 31% since last year.
How does Howard Beach rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Howard Beach is 79% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,500 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Howard Beach?
To comfortably afford rent in Howard Beach, 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).