Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 28, 2026
Average rent in
Long Island City, New York, NY
Average rent in
Last updated on July 28, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Long Island City
$4,485/mo
6%vs previous year
The average rent in Long Island City is $4,485 per month as of July 2026. This is 132% above the national average rent, or $2,555 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Long Island City
174
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 6% 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 $1,850. 1-bedroom apartments in Long Island City run $4,379 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $6,100.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $3,600 | 2% | 4% | |
1 bedroom | $4,333 |  1% | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $6,175 | 1% | 8% | |
3 bedroom | $7,365 | 8% | 10% | |
4 bedroom | $7,287 | 5% | 27% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Astoria | $3,250 | |
Greenpoint | $4,675 | |
Midtown East | $6,000 | |
Roosevelt Island | $4,267 | |
Upper East Side | $5,000 | |
Woodside | $2,746 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $4,502 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $4,500 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $1,850 | 5% | No Change | |
Rooms | $2,280 | 5% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$3,600
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
4%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$4,333
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$6,175
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
8%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$7,365
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
10%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$7,287
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
27%
Astoria
Average rent
$3,250
Greenpoint
Average rent
$4,675
Midtown East
Average rent
$6,000
Roosevelt Island
Average rent
$4,267
Upper East Side
Average rent
$5,000
Woodside
Average rent
$2,746
Apartments
Average rent
$4,502
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$4,500
Last 30 days
No Change
Houses
Average rent
$1,850
Last 30 days
5%
Rooms
Average rent
$2,280
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
132%higher than the national median
68%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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Discover rentals in Long Island City, New York, NY
2d ago
Long Island City house for rent in New York
3210 36th Ave, New York, NY 11106
1 bed
1 bath
$2,100
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$2,295
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 20
5d+ ago
Long Island City apartment for rent in New York
533 47th Rd, New York, NY 11101
1 bed
1 bath
$2,650
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Long Island City apartment for rent in New York
4126 44th St #2D, New York, NY 11104
1 bed
1.5 baths
$3,150
Apartment for rent
12h ago
Verified
475 48th Ave, New York, NY 11109
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$3,417–$7,959
Price drop
Apartment for rent
14h ago
Verified
475 48th Ave #1612, New York, NY 11109
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$5,490–$9,080
Apartment for rent
8h ago
2310 42nd Rd, New York, NY 11101
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,989–$8,117
Apartment for rent
3d ago
4312 Hunter St, New York, NY 11101
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,715–$6,725
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$3,995
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$3,800
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$3,950
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$4,250
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
12h ago
Verified
475 48th Ave, New York, NY 11109
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$3,417–$7,959
Price drop
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 $4,485 per month as of July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Long Island City?
Average rent prices in Long Island City have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 6% since last year.
How does Long Island City rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Long Island City is 132% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $2,555 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 $179,000/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).