Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 13, 2026
Average rent in
Long Island City, New York, NY
Average rent in
Last updated on June 13, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Long Island City
$4,420/mo
1%vs previous year
The average rent in Long Island City is $4,420 per month as of June 2026. This is 127% above the national average rent, or $2,470 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Long Island City
199
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Long Island City rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Long Island City, New York, NY
Average rent prices in Long Island City have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 1% 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
Long Island City, New York, NY
Rent prices in Long Island City vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Long Island City is $4,502, whereas a house costs $1,875. 1-bedroom apartments in Long Island City run $4,400 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $6,050.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $3,460 |  1% | 6% | |
1 bedroom | $4,300 | No Change | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $6,050 | 1% | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $6,095 | No Change | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $7,287 | 5% | 19% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Astoria | $3,200 | |
Greenpoint | $4,495 | |
Midtown East | $5,995 | |
Roosevelt Island | $4,422 | |
Upper East Side | $5,207 | |
Woodside | $3,000 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $4,502 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $4,325 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $1,875 | 8% | 47% | |
Rooms | $2,040 | 5% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$3,460
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
6%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$4,300
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$6,050
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$6,095
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$7,287
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
19%
Astoria
Average rent
$3,200
Greenpoint
Average rent
$4,495
Midtown East
Average rent
$5,995
Roosevelt Island
Average rent
$4,422
Upper East Side
Average rent
$5,207
Woodside
Average rent
$3,000
Apartments
Average rent
$4,502
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$4,325
Last 30 days
No Change
Houses
Average rent
$1,875
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
47%
Rooms
Average rent
$2,040
Last 30 days
5%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Long Island City, 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 Long Island City, New York, NY compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in Long Island City and Astoria by all bedroom counts and property types.
Long Island City
127%higher than the national median
64%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Long Island City, New York, NY is 38% higher than the median rent in Astoria, New York, NY.
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5d+ ago
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Studio
1 bath
$1,899
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Long Island City house for rent in New York
4821 40th St #3H, New York, NY 11104
1 bed
1 bath
$1,950
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1 bed
1 bath
$2,485
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5d+ ago
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4821 40th St #2K, New York, NY 11104
1 bed
1 bath
$2,600
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5d+ ago
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2 beds
2 baths
$12,000
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1d ago
Verified
475 48th Ave #1534, New York, NY 11109
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$5,740–$8,110
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4h ago
2310 42nd Rd, New York, NY 11101
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,725–$8,075
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1d ago
4312 Hunter St, New York, NY 11101
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,895–$6,675
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5d+ ago
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1 bed
1 bath
$4,250
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5d+ ago
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2 beds
1 bath
$5,870
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5d+ ago
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2 beds
1 bath
$4,850
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5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$3,450
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$3,795
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$4,000
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$4,850
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
Studio
1 bath
$3,350
Apartment for rent
17m ago
Verified
475 48th Ave, New York, NY 11109
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$3,465–$9,026
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Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$4,850
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$3,450
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$5,800
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Long Island City, New York, NY
Quick answers to common questions about the Long Island City rental market.
How much is rent in Long Island City?
The average rent in Long Island City is $4,420 per month as of June 6, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Long Island City?
Average rent prices in Long Island City have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 1% since last year.
How does Long Island City rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Long Island City is 127% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $2,470 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Long Island City?
To comfortably afford rent in Long Island City, you'd need to earn approximately $177,000/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).