Last updated on May 18, 2026

Average rent in
Kew Gardens, New York, NY

Median rent

Median rent in Kew Gardens

$2,775/mo

increased by11%

vs previous year

The average rent in Kew Gardens is $2,775 per month as of May 2026. This is 42% above the national average rent, or $826 more per month.

$3.15

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Kew Gardens

19

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Kew Gardens rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Kew Gardens, New York, NY

Average rent prices in Kew Gardens have decreased by 8% over the last month and have increased by 11% 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 Kew Gardens, New York, NY

Rent prices in Kew Gardens vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Kew Gardens is $2,725, whereas a house costs $4,100. 1-bedroom apartments in Kew Gardens run $2,500 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,800.

Listings

Studio

$2,395

1%

55%

1 bedroom

$2,585

2%

14%

2 bedroom

$2,975

3%

15%

3 bedroom

$3,500

8%

30%

4 bedroom

$4,000

2%

13%

Studio

Average rent

$2,395

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

55%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,585

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

14%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,975

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

15%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

30%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,000

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

13%

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

Compare median rent prices in Kew Gardens and Briarwood by all bedroom counts and property types.

Kew Gardens

Median rent price$2,775
increased by42%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,500
increased by28%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Kew Gardens, New York, NY is 11% higher than the median rent in Briarwood, New York, NY.

Discover rentals in Kew Gardens, New York, NY

12208 Hillside Ave #2 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Kew Gardens apartment for rent in New York

APARTMENT - Richmond Hill, NY

12208 Hillside Ave #2, New York, NY 11418

2 beds

1 bath

$2,500

Apartment for rent

13532 Kew Gardens Rd - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Kew Gardens apartment for rent in New York

2 beds

1 bath

$3,500

$2,500

Price drop

Apartment for rent

12316 Hillside Ave #1stFL - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Kew Gardens apartment for rent in New York

MULTI_FAMILY - Colonial - Richmond Hill North, NY

12316 Hillside Ave #1stFL, New York, NY 11418

2 beds

1 bath

$2,700

Apartment for rent

121-15 Jamaica Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Kew Gardens apartment for rent in New York

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Kew Gardens, New York, NY

Quick answers to common questions about the Kew Gardens rental market.

How much is rent in Kew Gardens?

The average rent in Kew Gardens is $2,775 per month as of May 16, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Kew Gardens?

Average rent prices in Kew Gardens have decreased by 8% over the last month and have increased by 11% since last year.

How does Kew Gardens rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Kew Gardens is 42% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $826 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Kew Gardens?

To comfortably afford rent in Kew Gardens, you'd need to earn approximately $111,000/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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