Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 15, 2026
Average rent in
Jamaica, New York, NY
Average rent in
Last updated on September 15, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Jamaica
$3,000/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Jamaica is $3,000 per month as of September 2026. This is 58% above the national average rent, or $1,100 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Jamaica
32
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Jamaica rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Jamaica, New York, NY
Average rent prices in Jamaica have increased by 7% over the last month and have remained the same 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
Jamaica, New York, NY
Rent prices in Jamaica vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Jamaica is $3,000, whereas a house costs $2,100. 1-bedroom apartments in Jamaica run $2,750 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,000.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,950 |  1% |  13% | |
1 bedroom | $2,600 | 4% | 6% | |
2 bedroom | $3,000 | 1% | 5% | |
3 bedroom | $3,300 | 1% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $4,077 | No Change | - |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Briarwood | $2,650 | |
Jamaica Estates | $2,837 | |
Kew Gardens | $2,700 | |
Richmond Hill | $3,448 | |
South Ozone Park | $3,475 | |
St Albans | $2,900 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,000 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,800 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,100 | 3% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,950
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
13%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,600
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
6%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,000
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,300
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,077
Last 30 days
No Change
Briarwood
Average rent
$2,650
Jamaica Estates
Average rent
$2,837
Kew Gardens
Average rent
$2,700
Richmond Hill
Average rent
$3,448
South Ozone Park
Average rent
$3,475
St Albans
Average rent
$2,900
Apartments
Average rent
$3,000
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,800
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$2,100
Last 30 days
3%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Jamaica, 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 Jamaica, New York, NY compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in Jamaica and Briarwood by all bedroom counts and property types.
Jamaica
58%higher than the national median
39%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Jamaica, New York, NY is 13% higher than the median rent in Briarwood, New York, NY.
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Discover rentals in Jamaica, New York, NY
5d+ ago
Jamaica apartment for rent in New York
8910 182nd St #2ndFL, New York, NY 11423
3 beds
1 bath
$2,400
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Jamaica apartment for rent in New York
17130 111th Ave #2ndFL, New York, NY 11433
2 beds
1 bath
$2,600
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Jamaica apartment for rent in New York
8904 182nd Pl #2ndFL, New York, NY 11423
3 beds
2 baths
$3,100
$2,900
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Jamaica condo for rent in New York
3 beds
1 bath
$3,100
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
14837 88th Ave, New York, NY 11435
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,831–$3,450
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Jamaica apartment for rent in New York
2 beds
2 baths
$3,284
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Jamaica apartment for rent in New York
1 bed
1 bath
$2,814
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Jamaica apartment for rent in New York
10647 Sutphin Blvd #1R, New York, NY 11435
1 bed
1 bath
$2,734
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$3,000
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 15
5d+ ago
14837 88th Ave, New York, NY 11435
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,831–$3,450
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Jamaica apartment for rent in New York
4 beds
1 bath
$4,195
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$3,200
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 16
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$3,500
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 20
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$3,000
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 15
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$3,500
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 29
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$3,500
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 20
4d ago
Jamaica apartment for rent in New York
16319 107th Ave #2, New York, NY 11433
1 bed
1 bath
$1,900
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Jamaica apartment for rent in New York
8904 182nd Pl #2ndFL, New York, NY 11423
3 beds
2 baths
$3,100
$2,900
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Jamaica apartment for rent in New York
8910 182nd St #2ndFL, New York, NY 11423
3 beds
1 bath
$2,400
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Jamaica, New York, NY
Quick answers to common questions about the Jamaica rental market.
How much is rent in Jamaica?
The average rent in Jamaica is $3,000 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Jamaica?
Average rent prices in Jamaica have increased by 7% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
How does Jamaica rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Jamaica is 58% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,100 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Jamaica?
To comfortably afford rent in Jamaica, 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).