Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 2, 2026
Average rent in
Queens, NY
Average rent in
Last updated on August 2, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Queens
$3,500/mo
15%vs previous year
The average rent in Queens is $3,500 per month as of August 2026. This is 80% above the national average rent, or $1,560 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Queens
968
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Queens rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Queens, NY
Average rent prices in Queens have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 15% 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 $3,600. 1-bedroom apartments in Queens run $3,450 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,350.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $3,205 | - | 16% | |
1 bedroom | $3,397 |  1% | 16% | |
2 bedroom | $3,350 | - | 24% | |
3 bedroom | $3,700 | - | 32% | |
4 bedroom | $3,850 | - | 33% |
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 | $3,772 | - | No Change | |
Houses | $3,600 | - | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,530 | - | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$3,205
Last year
16%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$3,397
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
16%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,350
Last year
24%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,700
Last year
32%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,850
Last year
33%
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
$3,772
Houses
Average rent
$3,600
Rooms
Average rent
$1,530
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
80%higher than the national median
82%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Queens, NY is 1% lower than the median rent in East Rockaway, NY.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$3,535
21%$3,550
3%$3,200
23%$3,555
19%$4,685
4%$3,800
5%$5,000
147%$3,050
8%$3,200
1%$4,495
4%$3,122
11%$3,600
15%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
2d ago
17227 Henley Rd, New York, NY 11432
1 bed
1 bath
$700
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Elmhurst apartment for rent in New York
8616 58th Ave #5, New York, NY 11373
1 bed
1 bath
$1,000
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 24
1d ago
Jackson Heights apartment for rent in New York
3730 83rd St #3L, New York, NY 11372
2 beds
1 bath
$1,288
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 7
5d+ ago
Rosedale apartment for rent in New York
14730 Huxley St, New York, NY 11422
1 bed
1 bath
$1,500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
3.5 baths
$22,000
Condo for rent
5d+ 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
1d ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$2,995
Condo for rent
Available Jul 9
3d ago
Verified
Studio
1 bath
$3,250
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$4,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
Studio
1 bath
$3,250
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
Studio
1 bath
$3,250
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
Studio
1 bath
$3,250
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
10h ago
Verified
10420 Queens Blvd, New York, NY 11375
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$4,060–$5,792
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
475 48th Ave, New York, NY 11109
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$3,203–$7,980
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
1 bath
$3,800
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$4,850
Apartment 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 August 1, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Queens?
Average rent prices in Queens have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 15% since last year.
How does Queens rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Queens is 80% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,560 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).