Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 26, 2026
Average rent in
South Jamaica, New York, NY
Average rent in
Last updated on July 26, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in South Jamaica
$3,200/mo
12%vs previous year
The average rent in South Jamaica is $3,200 per month as of July 2026. This is 66% above the national average rent, or $1,270 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in South Jamaica
31
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 12% 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 $3,175, whereas a house costs $3,500. 1-bedroom apartments in South Jamaica run $2,600 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,800.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,800 | 1% | - | |
1 bedroom | $2,900 | 42% | - | |
2 bedroom | $3,000 |  3% | 12% | |
3 bedroom | $3,500 | 4% | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $3,600 | 39% | 4% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Bayside | $3,200 | |
Far Rockaway | $3,300 | |
Rochdale | $3,200 | |
South Ozone Park | $3,250 | |
Springfield Gardens | $3,250 | |
St Albans | $3,000 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,175 | 4% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,900 | - | No Change | |
Houses | $3,500 | 12% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,300 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
1%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,900
Last 30 days
42%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,000
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
12%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,500
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,600
Last 30 days
39%
Last year
4%
Bayside
Average rent
$3,200
Far Rockaway
Average rent
$3,300
Rochdale
Average rent
$3,200
South Ozone Park
Average rent
$3,250
Springfield Gardens
Average rent
$3,250
St Albans
Average rent
$3,000
Apartments
Average rent
$3,175
Last 30 days
4%
Condos
Average rent
$2,900
Houses
Average rent
$3,500
Last 30 days
12%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,300
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
66%higher than the national median
66%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in South Jamaica, New York, NY is equal to the median rent in Bayside, New York, NY.
Average rent in nearby neighborhoods
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
Discover rentals in South Jamaica, New York, NY
5d+ ago
South Jamaica apartment for rent in New York
3 beds
1.5 baths
$3,250
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
South Jamaica apartment for rent in New York
12023 Guy R Brewer Blvd #1, New York, NY 11434
3 beds
1.5 baths
$3,250
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
South Jamaica house for rent in New York
122-07 142nd Pl, New York, NY 11436
3 beds
2 baths
$3,500
House for rent
Available Mar 4
5d+ ago
South Jamaica apartment for rent in New York
11535 158th St, New York, NY 11434
3 beds
2 baths
$3,800
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
South Jamaica house for rent in New York
122-07 142nd Pl, New York, NY 11436
3 beds
2 baths
$3,500
House for rent
Available Mar 4
5d+ ago
South Jamaica house for rent in New York
122-07 142nd Pl, New York, NY 11436
3 beds
2 baths
$3,500
House for rent
Available Mar 4
5d+ ago
South Jamaica apartment for rent in New York
12023 Guy R Brewer Blvd #1, New York, NY 11434
3 beds
1.5 baths
$3,250
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
South Jamaica house for rent in New York
11801 Sutphin Blvd, New York, NY 11434
Studio
0 baths
$1,800
House for rent
5d+ ago
South Jamaica apartment for rent in New York
11535 158th St, New York, NY 11434
3 beds
2 baths
$3,800
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
South Jamaica house for rent in New York
15035 Foch Blvd #1, New York, NY 11434
3 beds
1.5 baths
$4,500
House for rent
Stay up to date with rental market insights
Are you interested in licensing our current and historical rental real estate data, or do you have custom data requests? Contact datalicensing@zumper.com.
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 $3,200 per month as of July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in South Jamaica?
Average rent prices in South Jamaica have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 12% since last year.
How does South Jamaica rent compare to the national average?
Rent in South Jamaica is 66% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,270 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 $128,000/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).