Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 1, 2026
Average rent in
Jamaica, New York, NY
Average rent in
Last updated on August 1, 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 July 2026. This is 55% above the national average rent, or $1,070 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Jamaica
54
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 $3,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Jamaica run $2,700 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,000.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,800 |  1% |  15% | |
1 bedroom | $2,831 | 1% | 8% | |
2 bedroom | $3,000 | 1% | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $3,500 | 2% | 8% | |
4 bedroom | $3,600 | 1% | 6% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Briarwood | $2,600 | |
Jamaica Estates | $2,700 | |
Kew Gardens | $2,600 | |
Richmond Hill | $3,200 | |
South Ozone Park | $3,250 | |
St Albans | $3,000 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,000 | 4% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,900 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $3,000 | 7% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,300 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
15%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,831
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
8%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,000
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
No Change
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,500
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
8%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,600
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
6%
Briarwood
Average rent
$2,600
Jamaica Estates
Average rent
$2,700
Kew Gardens
Average rent
$2,600
Richmond Hill
Average rent
$3,200
South Ozone Park
Average rent
$3,250
St Albans
Average rent
$3,000
Apartments
Average rent
$3,000
Last 30 days
4%
Condos
Average rent
$2,900
Last 30 days
No Change
Houses
Average rent
$3,000
Last 30 days
7%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,300
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
55%higher than the national median
35%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Jamaica, New York, NY is 15% higher than the median rent in Briarwood, New York, NY.
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Discover rentals in Jamaica, New York, NY
1d ago
Jamaica house for rent in New York
15330 89th Ave, New York, NY 11432
1 bed
1 bath
$1,200
House for rent
1d ago
Verified
14836 89th Ave, New York, NY 11435
2 beds
2 baths
$2,595
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Jamaica apartment for rent in New York
17016 93rd Ave #2, New York, NY 11433
2 beds
1 bath
$2,700
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Jamaica apartment for rent in New York
14554 107th Ave #1, New York, NY 11435
3 beds
1 bath
$2,700
Apartment for rent
3d ago
14837 88th Ave, New York, NY 11435
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,831–$3,450
Condo for rent
2d ago
Jamaica apartment for rent in New York
17218 Jamaica Ave #4D, New York, NY 11432
1 bed
1 bath
$2,900
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Jamaica apartment for rent in New York
17218 Jamaica Ave #6C, New York, NY 11432
1 bed
1 bath
$2,900
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Jamaica apartment for rent in New York
17218 Jamaica Ave #5C, New York, NY 11432
1 bed
1 bath
$2,900
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$3,000
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
1d ago
Jamaica house for rent in New York
15330 89th Ave, New York, NY 11432
1 bed
1 bath
$1,200
House for rent
3d ago
14837 88th Ave, New York, NY 11435
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,831–$3,450
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Jamaica house for rent in New York
8961 162nd St, New York, NY 11432
3 beds
1 bath
$3,600
House for rent
Available Apr 6
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
3 beds
2 baths
$3,500
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 29
2d ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$3,000
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
Jamaica apartment for rent in New York
17016 93rd Ave #2, New York, NY 11433
2 beds
1 bath
$2,700
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Jamaica apartment for rent in New York
14554 107th Ave #1, New York, NY 11435
3 beds
1 bath
$2,700
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$3,500
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 20
4d ago
Jamaica apartment for rent in New York
9032 179th St #2ndFL, New York, NY 11432
3 beds
1 bath
$3,000
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 July 25, 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 55% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,070 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).