Last updated on June 27, 2026

Average rent in
Jackson Heights, New York, NY

Median rent

Median rent in Jackson Heights

$2,250/mo

decreased by10%

vs previous year

The average rent in Jackson Heights is $2,250 per month as of June 2026. This is 15% above the national average rent, or $300 more per month.

$1.71

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Jackson Heights

20

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Jackson Heights rentals at each price point

90%68%45%23%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 decreased by 10% 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 $2,225, whereas a house costs $3,100. 1-bedroom apartments in Jackson Heights run $2,099 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,850.

Listings

Studio

$2,600

1%

5%

1 bedroom

$2,099

1%

3%

2 bedroom

$3,300

1%

25%

3 bedroom

$3,800

1%

37%

4 bedroom

$3,800

No Change

-

Studio

Average rent

$2,600

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,099

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,300

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

25%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,800

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

37%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,800

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$2,250
increased by15%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,200
increased by64%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Jackson Heights, New York, NY is 30% lower than the median rent in Astoria, New York, NY.

Discover rentals in Jackson Heights, New York, NY

34-19 90th Street #C22 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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Apartment for rent

Available Jun 5

3410 75th St #3L - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Jackson Heights apartment for rent in New York

COOP - Other - Jackson Heights, NY

3410 75th St #3L, New York, NY 11372

2 beds

1 bath

$2,900

Apartment for rent

9212 25th Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Jackson Heights apartment for rent in New York

APARTMENT - East Elmhurst, NY

9212 25th Ave, New York, NY 11369

2 beds

1 bath

$3,000

Apartment for rent

3330 89th St #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Jackson Heights apartment for rent in New York

APARTMENT - Victorian - Jackson Heights, NY

3330 89th St #3, New York, NY 11372

3 beds

1 bath

$3,400

Apartment for rent

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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 $2,250 per month as of June 20, 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 decreased by 10% since last year.

How does Jackson Heights rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Jackson Heights is 15% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $300 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 $90,000/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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