Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 30, 2026
Average rent in
Jamaica, New York, NY
Average rent in
Last updated on October 30, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Jamaica
$3,200/mo
10%vs previous year
The average rent in Jamaica is $3,200 per month as of October 2026. This is 68% above the national average rent, or $1,300 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Jamaica
40
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 remained the same over the last month and have increased 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
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 $3,200, whereas a house costs $2,600. 1-bedroom apartments in Jamaica run $2,742 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,000.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,975 | No Change |  1% | |
1 bedroom | $2,750 | 1% | 5% | |
2 bedroom | $3,000 | No Change | 9% | |
3 bedroom | $3,500 | No Change | 9% | |
4 bedroom | $3,900 | 8% | 22% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Briarwood | $2,595 | |
Jamaica Estates | $3,400 | |
Kew Gardens | $2,650 | |
Richmond Hill | $2,998 | |
South Ozone Park | $3,500 | |
St Albans | $3,300 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,200 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $2,750 | No Change | 5% | |
Houses | $2,600 | 11% | 35% | |
Rooms | $1,600 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,975
Last year
1%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,750
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,000
Last year
9%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,500
Last year
9%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,900
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
22%
Briarwood
Average rent
$2,595
Jamaica Estates
Average rent
$3,400
Kew Gardens
Average rent
$2,650
Richmond Hill
Average rent
$2,998
South Ozone Park
Average rent
$3,500
St Albans
Average rent
$3,300
Apartments
Average rent
$3,200
Condos
Average rent
$2,750
Last year
5%
Houses
Average rent
$2,600
Last 30 days
11%
Last year
35%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,600
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
68%higher than the national median
37%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Jamaica, New York, NY is 23% higher than the median rent in Briarwood, New York, NY.
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5d+ ago
Jamaica apartment for rent in New York
17130 111th Ave #2ndFL, New York, NY 11433
2 beds
1 bath
$2,600
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
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$2,895
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 Nov 1
3d ago
Jamaica apartment for rent in New York
10918 155th St #2, New York, NY 11433
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.Apartment for rent
3d ago
Jamaica apartment for rent in New York
10718 Pinegrove St #1stFL, New York, NY 11435
3 beds
1.5 baths
$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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Jamaica apartment for rent in New York
2 beds
2 baths
$3,850
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
Jamaica apartment for rent in New York
90th Rd, New York, NY 11432
2 beds
2 baths
$3,775
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 Oct 26
4d ago
Jamaica apartment for rent in New York
90th Rd #2, New York, NY 11432
2 beds
1 bath
$3,470
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 Oct 26
5d+ ago
Jamaica condo for rent in New York
8712 175th St #1, New York, NY 11432
Studio
0 baths
$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.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$2,895
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 Nov 1
4d ago
Jamaica apartment for rent in New York
90th Rd #1, New York, NY 11432
1 bed
1 bath
$2,815
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 Oct 26
4d ago
Jamaica apartment for rent in New York
90th Rd, New York, NY 11432
2 beds
2 baths
$3,775
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 Oct 26
4d ago
Jamaica apartment for rent in New York
90th Rd #2, New York, NY 11432
2 beds
1 bath
$3,470
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 Oct 26
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$3,200
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
Available Jul 16
5d+ ago
Verified
4 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.Apartment for rent
Available Apr 20
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$2,895
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 Nov 1
5d+ ago
Jamaica apartment for rent in New York
10816 Pinegrove St #2ndFL, New York, NY 11435
3 beds
2 baths
$3,200
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
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$3,200
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
Available Jul 16
5d+ ago
Verified
4 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.Apartment for rent
Available Apr 20
3d ago
Jamaica apartment for rent in New York
10918 155th St #2, New York, NY 11433
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.Apartment for rent
3d ago
Jamaica apartment for rent in New York
10718 Pinegrove St #1stFL, New York, NY 11435
3 beds
1.5 baths
$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.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 $3,200 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Jamaica?
Average rent prices in Jamaica have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 10% since last year.
How does Jamaica rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Jamaica is 68% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,300 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 $128,000/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).