Last updated on November 12, 2026

Average rent in
Jackson Heights, New York, NY

Median rent

Median rent in Jackson Heights

$2,450/mo

decreased by7%

vs previous year

The average rent in Jackson Heights is $2,450 per month as of November 2026. This is 29% above the national average rent, or $550 more per month.

$3.21

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Jackson Heights

27

for rent on Zumper.com as of November 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Jackson Heights rentals at each price point

80%60%40%20%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 decreased by 4% over the last month and have decreased 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 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 $2,575, whereas a house costs $3,350. 1-bedroom apartments in Jackson Heights run $2,300 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,100.

Listings

Studio

$2,000

8%

34%

1 bedroom

$2,300

No Change

21%

2 bedroom

$3,050

No Change

13%

3 bedroom

$3,700

2%

6%

4 bedroom

$4,000

No Change

-

Studio

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

34%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,300

Last year

21%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,050

Last year

13%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,700

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,000

Astoria

Average rent

$3,390

Corona

Average rent

$2,900

East Elmhurst

Average rent

$2,750

Elmhurst

Average rent

$2,610

Laguardia Airport

Average rent

$2,575

Woodside

Average rent

$3,250

Apartments

Average rent

$2,575

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

6%

Condos

Average rent

$2,950

Last year

1%

Houses

Average rent

$3,350

Last 30 days

113%

Last year

86%

Rooms

Average rent

$2,930

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$2,450
increased by29%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,390
increased by78%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Jackson Heights, New York, NY is 28% lower than the median rent in Astoria, New York, NY.

Discover rentals in Jackson Heights, New York, NY

3321 89th St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Jackson Heights townhouse for rent in New York

2 beds

1 bath

$2,350

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.
34-47 90th Street #G42 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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2 beds

1 bath

$2,575

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.
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

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.
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

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.
7003 37th Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Jackson Heights apartment for rent in New York

Residential Lease, Jackson Heights, NY

7003 37th Ave, New York, NY 11372

3 beds

1 bath

$8,500

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.

5d+ ago

Jackson Heights apartment for rent in New York

2 beds

1 bath

$4,250

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.
9109 Roosevelt Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Jackson Heights apartment for rent in New York

1 bed

1 bath

$2,800

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.
8810 34th Ave #3K - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Jackson Heights apartment for rent in New York

Residential Lease, Jackson Heights, NY

8810 34th Ave #3K, New York, NY 11372

1 bed

1 bath

$2,650

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.
76-10 34th Avenue #2M - Photo 1 of 1

11h ago

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2 beds

1 bath

$2,990

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.
3420 83rd St #6I - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Jackson Heights apartment for rent in New York

Residential Lease, Jackson Heights, NY

3420 83rd St #6I, New York, NY 11372

1 bed

1 bath

$2,500

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.
34-10 84th Street #F42 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

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1 bed

1 bath

$2,150

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.
34-10 84th Street #H43 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

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Studio

1 bath

$1,999

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.
34-47 90th Street #H41 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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1 bed

1 bath

$2,175

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.
34-10 84th Street #F42 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

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1 bed

1 bath

$2,150

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.
34-32 91st Street #E63 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

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1 bed

1 bath

$2,150

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.
34-47 90th Street #G42 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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2 beds

1 bath

$2,575

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.
34-47 90th Street #G42 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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2 beds

1 bath

$2,575

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.
3321 89th St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Jackson Heights townhouse for rent in New York

2 beds

1 bath

$2,350

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.
3242 69th St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Jackson Heights apartment for rent in New York

Residential Lease, Woodside, NY

3242 69th St, New York, NY 11377

3 beds

1 bath

$3,400

Price dropped $100Fees 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.
3029 70th St #3rdFL - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Jackson Heights apartment for rent in New York

Residential Lease, East Elmhurst, NY

3029 70th St #3rdFL, New York, NY 11370

3 beds

1 bath

$3,000

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 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 $2,450 per month as of November 7, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Jackson Heights?

Average rent prices in Jackson Heights have decreased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 7% since last year.

How does Jackson Heights rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Jackson Heights is 29% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $550 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 $98,000/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).