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Last updated on October 25, 2026
Average rent in
South Jamaica, New York, NY
Average rent in
Last updated on October 25, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in South Jamaica
$3,400/mo
24%vs previous year
The average rent in South Jamaica is $3,400 per month as of October 2026. This is 79% above the national average rent, or $1,500 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in South Jamaica
34
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of South Jamaica rentals at each price point
Rent trends in South Jamaica, New York, NY
Average rent prices in South Jamaica have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 24% 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
South Jamaica, New York, NY
Rent prices in South Jamaica vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in South Jamaica is $3,461, whereas a house costs $3,550. 1-bedroom apartments in South Jamaica run $2,375 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,000.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,800 | No Change | - | |
1 bedroom | $2,375 | No Change |  12% | |
2 bedroom | $3,000 | 9% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $3,500 | No Change | 11% | |
4 bedroom | $3,850 | 233% | - |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Bayside | $3,200 | |
Far Rockaway | $3,500 | |
Rochdale | $3,450 | |
South Ozone Park | $3,500 | |
Springfield Gardens | $3,400 | |
St Albans | $3,300 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,461 | No Change | 24% | |
Condos | $3,000 | - | 1% | |
Houses | $3,550 | No Change | 22% | |
Rooms | $2,100 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,800
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,375
Last year
12%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,000
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,500
Last year
11%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,850
Last 30 days
233%
Bayside
Average rent
$3,200
Far Rockaway
Average rent
$3,500
Rochdale
Average rent
$3,450
South Ozone Park
Average rent
$3,500
Springfield Gardens
Average rent
$3,400
St Albans
Average rent
$3,300
Apartments
Average rent
$3,461
Last year
24%
Condos
Average rent
$3,000
Last year
1%
Houses
Average rent
$3,550
Last year
22%
Rooms
Average rent
$2,100
The table above reflects average rent prices in South Jamaica, 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 South Jamaica, New York, NY compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in South Jamaica and Bayside by all bedroom counts and property types.
South Jamaica
79%higher than the national median
68%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in South Jamaica, New York, NY is 6% higher than the median rent in Bayside, New York, NY.
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2d ago
South Jamaica house for rent in New York
120-47 144th St, New York, NY 11436
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200
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.House for rent
5d+ ago
South Jamaica apartment for rent in New York
3 beds
1.5 baths
$3,050
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
South Jamaica apartment for rent in New York
12029 144th St, New York, NY 11436
3 beds
1 bath
$3,422
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
1d ago
South Jamaica apartment for rent in New York
11811 Lakeview Blvd #1, New York, NY 11434
3 beds
2 baths
$3,500
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
5d+ ago
South Jamaica apartment for rent in New York
14815 133rd Ave #1, New York, NY 11436
2 beds
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
5d+ ago
South Jamaica apartment for rent in New York
1 bed
1 bath
$1,800
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
South Jamaica apartment for rent in New York
3 beds
2 baths
$3,500
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
5d+ ago
South Jamaica apartment for rent in New York
13314 142nd St #2R, New York, NY 11436
3 beds
1 bath
$3,500
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
5d+ ago
South Jamaica apartment for rent in New York
1 bed
1 bath
$1,800
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
South Jamaica apartment for rent in New York
11811 Lakeview Blvd, New York, NY 11434
4 beds
2 baths
$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.Apartment for rent
2d ago
South Jamaica house for rent in New York
120-47 144th St, New York, NY 11436
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200
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.House for rent
5d+ ago
South Jamaica apartment for rent in New York
1 bed
1 bath
$1,800
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
South Jamaica apartment for rent in New York
3 beds
1.5 baths
$3,050
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 South Jamaica, New York, NY
Quick answers to common questions about the South Jamaica rental market.
How much is rent in South Jamaica?
The average rent in South Jamaica is $3,400 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in South Jamaica?
Average rent prices in South Jamaica have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 24% since last year.
How does South Jamaica rent compare to the national average?
Rent in South Jamaica is 79% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,500 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in South Jamaica?
To comfortably afford rent in South Jamaica, you'd need to earn approximately $136,000/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).