Last updated on October 30, 2026

Average rent in
Jamaica, New York, NY

Median rent

Median rent in Jamaica

$3,200/mo

increased by10%

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.

$2.95

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

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

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%

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%

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

Median rent price$3,200
increased by68%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,595
increased by37%

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.

Discover rentals in Jamaica, New York, NY

17130 111th Ave #2ndFL - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Jamaica apartment for rent in New York

Residential Lease, Jamaica, NY

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.
88-56 162nd Street #2D - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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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.
10918 155th St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Jamaica apartment for rent in New York

Residential Lease, Jamaica, NY

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.
10718 Pinegrove St #1stFL - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Jamaica apartment for rent in New York

Residential Lease, Jamaica, NY

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.

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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).

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