Last updated on September 28, 2026

Average rent in
Jackson Heights, New York, NY

Median rent

Median rent in Jackson Heights

$2,550/mo

increased by22%

vs previous year

The average rent in Jackson Heights is $2,550 per month as of September 2026. This is 34% above the national average rent, or $650 more per month.

$3.80

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Jackson Heights

32

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Jackson Heights rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Jackson Heights, New York, NY

Average rent prices in Jackson Heights have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 22% 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 Jackson Heights, New York, NY

Rent prices in Jackson Heights vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Jackson Heights is $2,600, whereas a house costs $2,750. 1-bedroom apartments in Jackson Heights run $2,400 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,900.

Listings

Studio

$1,825

No Change

5%

1 bedroom

$2,350

3%

26%

2 bedroom

$2,900

2%

5%

3 bedroom

$3,800

3%

48%

4 bedroom

$4,000

4%

6%

Studio

Average rent

$1,825

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

5%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,350

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

26%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,900

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,800

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

48%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,000

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

6%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Jackson Heights, 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 Jackson Heights, New York, NY compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in Jackson Heights and Astoria by all bedroom counts and property types.

Jackson Heights

Median rent price$2,550
increased by34%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,275
increased by72%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Jackson Heights, New York, NY is 22% lower than the median rent in Astoria, New York, NY.

Discover rentals in Jackson Heights, New York, NY

34-47 90th St #G42 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Jackson Heights apartment for rent in New York

Jackson Heights 2 Bed 1 Br Newly Renovated by 7 Train

34-47 90th St #G42, New York, NY 11372

2 beds

1 bath

$2,350

3426 75th St #2R - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Jackson Heights apartment for rent in New York

Residential Lease, Flushing, NY

3426 75th St #2R, New York, NY 11372

2 beds

1 bath

$2,600

3220 78th St #2ndFL - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Jackson Heights apartment for rent in New York

Residential Lease, East Elmhurst, NY

3220 78th St #2ndFL, New York, NY 11370

2 beds

1 bath

$2,800

3220 78th St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Jackson Heights apartment for rent in New York

Residential Lease, East Elmhurst, NY

3220 78th St, New York, NY 11370

2 beds

1 bath

$2,800

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Frequently asked questions for Jackson Heights, New York, NY

Quick answers to common questions about the Jackson Heights rental market.

How much is rent in Jackson Heights?

The average rent in Jackson Heights is $2,550 per month as of September 26, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Jackson Heights?

Average rent prices in Jackson Heights have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 22% since last year.

How does Jackson Heights rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Jackson Heights is 34% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $650 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Jackson Heights?

To comfortably afford rent in Jackson Heights, you'd need to earn approximately $102,000/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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