Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 17, 2026
Average rent in
Queens, NY
Average rent in
Last updated on June 17, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Queens
$3,500/mo
14%vs previous year
The average rent in Queens is $3,500 per month as of June 2026. This is 79% above the national average rent, or $1,550 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Queens
910
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Queens rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Queens, NY
Average rent prices in Queens have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 14% 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
Queens, NY
Rent prices in Queens vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Queens is $3,500, whereas a house costs $3,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Queens run $3,150 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,950.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $3,200 | - | 15% | |
1 bedroom | $3,000 |  1% | 15% | |
2 bedroom | $3,725 | - | 17% | |
3 bedroom | $3,600 | - | 41% | |
4 bedroom | $3,800 | - | 26% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Queens, NY.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,500 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $3,450 | - | No Change | |
Houses | $3,500 | - | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,350 | - | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$3,200
Last year
15%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$3,000
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
15%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,725
Last year
17%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,600
Last year
41%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,800
Last year
26%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Queens, NY.
Apartments
Average rent
$3,500
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$3,450
Houses
Average rent
$3,500
Rooms
Average rent
$1,350
The table above reflects average rent prices in Queens, 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 Queens, NY compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Queens and East Rockaway by all bedroom counts and property types.
Queens
79%higher than the national median
69%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Queens, NY is 6% higher than the median rent in East Rockaway, NY.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$3,300
18%$2,950
10%$3,100
12%$3,555
24%$5,307
15%$3,450
4%$4,200
80%$3,000
15%$3,250
22%$4,545
2%$3,100
9%$4,300
35%Cost of living in Queens, NY
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 7% higher |
| Groceries | 13% higher |
| Health | 18% higher |
| Housing | 160% higher |
| Transportation | 9% higher |
| Utilities | 14% higher |
Discover rentals in Queens, NY
12h ago
Rego Park condo for rent in New York
6770 Yellowstone Blvd, New York, NY 11375
1 bed
1 bath
$1,050
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Kew Gardens Hills apartment for rent in New York
1 bed
1 bath
$1,550
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Jamaica Estates house for rent in New York
8219 Utopia Pkwy, New York, NY 11432
1 bed
1 bath
$1,600
House for rent
1d ago
Jackson Heights apartment for rent in New York
2 beds
1 bath
$1,800
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
3.5 baths
$22,000
Condo for rent
3d ago
Flushing condo for rent in New York
13336 37th Ave #PH3B, New York, NY 11354
3 beds
2.5 baths
$15,800
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Whitestone house for rent in New York
16225 Cryders Ln, New York, NY 11357
5 beds
4 baths
$13,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
Astoria apartment for rent in New York
Studio
2 baths
$12,500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Forest Hills apartment for rent in New York
2 beds
1 bath
$4,300
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Forest Hills apartment for rent in New York
1 bed
1 bath
$3,825
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$3,942
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
1d ago
Verified
10420 Queens Blvd, New York, NY 11375
1 bed
1 bath
$3,565–$3,867
Price drop
Apartment for rent
55m ago
Verified
475 48th Ave, New York, NY 11109
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$3,576–$8,971
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$3,795
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$2,700
Condo for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Queens, NY
Quick answers to common questions about the Queens rental market.
How much is rent in Queens?
The average rent in Queens is $3,500 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Queens?
Average rent prices in Queens have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 14% since last year.
How does Queens rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Queens is 79% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,550 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Queens?
To comfortably afford rent in Queens, you'd need to earn approximately $140,000/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).