Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 27, 2026
Average rent in
Long Island City, New York, NY
Average rent in
Last updated on October 27, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Long Island City
$4,490/mo
7%vs previous year
The average rent in Long Island City is $4,490 per month as of October 2026. This is 136% above the national average rent, or $2,590 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Long Island City
195
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 7% 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 $4,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Long Island City run $4,279 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $5,995.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $3,584 | 1% | 5% | |
1 bedroom | $4,273 | 1% | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $6,047 |  1% | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $7,715 | 6% | 25% | |
4 bedroom | $3,900 | 1% | 61% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Astoria | $3,305 | |
Greenpoint | $4,700 | |
Midtown East | $6,200 | |
Roosevelt Island | $4,467 | |
Upper East Side | $5,395 | |
Woodside | $2,700 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $4,502 | 1% | 6% | |
Condos | $4,380 | No Change | 4% | |
Houses | $4,500 | 13% | 150% | |
Rooms | $2,280 | 9% | 97% |
Studio
Average rent
$3,584
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$4,273
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$6,047
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$7,715
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
25%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,900
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
61%
Astoria
Average rent
$3,305
Greenpoint
Average rent
$4,700
Midtown East
Average rent
$6,200
Roosevelt Island
Average rent
$4,467
Upper East Side
Average rent
$5,395
Woodside
Average rent
$2,700
Apartments
Average rent
$4,502
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
6%
Condos
Average rent
$4,380
Last year
4%
Houses
Average rent
$4,500
Last 30 days
13%
Last year
150%
Rooms
Average rent
$2,280
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
97%
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
136%higher than the national median
74%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Long Island City, New York, NY is 36% higher than the median rent in Astoria, New York, NY.
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5d+ ago
Long Island City condo for rent in New York
3976 47th St #1, New York, NY 11104
1 bed
1 bath
$1,100
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
Available Oct 15
4d ago
Long Island City apartment for rent in New York
Studio
1 bath
$1,725
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$2,675
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 22
5d+ ago
Long Island City apartment for rent in New York
5030 48th St, New York, NY 11377
2 beds
1 bath
$2,900
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Long Island City apartment for rent in New York
2702 43rd Ave #27X, New York, NY 11101
2 beds
2 baths
$9,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 21
3h ago
Verified
475 48th Ave, New York, NY 11109
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$3,726–$7,321
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
9h ago
Verified
475 48th Ave #1613, New York, NY 11109
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$5,370–$7,540
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
15h ago
2310 42nd Rd, New York, NY 11101
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,905–$7,961
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$3,995
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$5,870
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$4,850
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$3,450
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$3,795
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$4,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$4,850
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
Studio
1 bath
$3,350
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
475 48th Ave, New York, NY 11109
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$3,726–$7,321
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$3,612
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$5,090
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$4,850
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.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 $4,490 per month as of October 24, 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 7% since last year.
How does Long Island City rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Long Island City is 136% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $2,590 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 $180,000/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).