Last updated on September 30, 2026

Average rent in
Jamaica Estates, New York, NY

Median rent

Median rent in Jamaica Estates

$3,200/mo

decreased by49%

vs previous year

The average rent in Jamaica Estates is $3,200 per month as of September 2026. This is 68% above the national average rent, or $1,300 more per month.

$1.67

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Jamaica Estates

28

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Jamaica Estates rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Jamaica Estates, New York, NY

Average rent prices in Jamaica Estates have increased by 20% over the last month and have decreased by 49% 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 Estates, New York, NY

Rent prices in Jamaica Estates vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Jamaica Estates is $2,800, whereas a house costs $4,600. 1-bedroom apartments in Jamaica Estates run $2,600 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,000.

Listings

Studio

$1,950

9%

-

1 bedroom

$2,500

3%

31%

2 bedroom

$2,973

No Change

-

3 bedroom

$3,500

43%

54%

4 bedroom

$4,200

9%

23%

Studio

Average rent

$1,950

Last 30 days

9%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

31%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,973

Last 30 days

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

Last 30 days

43%

Last year

54%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,200

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

23%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Jamaica Estates, 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 Estates, New York, NY compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in Jamaica Estates and Briarwood by all bedroom counts and property types.

Jamaica Estates

Median rent price$3,200
increased by68%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,650
increased by39%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Jamaica Estates, New York, NY is 21% higher than the median rent in Briarwood, New York, NY.

Discover rentals in Jamaica Estates, New York, NY

17227 Henley Road - Photo 1 of 1

19h ago

8.8

Very good

17227 Henley Road

17227 Henley Rd, New York, NY 11432

1 bed

1 bath

$700

164 84 Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Jamaica Estates apartment for rent in New York

Residential Lease, Jamaica Hills, NY

164 84 Ave, New York, NY 11432

3 beds

2 baths

$3,300

17205 Highland Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Jamaica Estates apartment for rent in New York

Residential Lease, Jamaica, NY

17205 Highland Ave, New York, NY 11432

3 beds

1.5 baths

$3,600

8047 Chevy Chase St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Jamaica Estates house for rent in New York

Residential, Jamaica Estates, NY

8047 Chevy Chase St, New York, NY 11432

4 beds

3 baths

$5,000

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Frequently asked questions for Jamaica Estates, New York, NY

Quick answers to common questions about the Jamaica Estates rental market.

How much is rent in Jamaica Estates?

The average rent in Jamaica Estates is $3,200 per month as of September 26, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Jamaica Estates?

Average rent prices in Jamaica Estates have increased by 20% over the last month and have decreased by 49% since last year.

How does Jamaica Estates rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Jamaica Estates 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 Estates?

To comfortably afford rent in Jamaica Estates, 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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