Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on March 18, 2026

Average rent in
Queens, NY

Last updated on March 18, 2026

Last updated on March 18, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Queens, NY is $3,300. This is +74%, or $1,399, higher than the national average.

$3.53

average price per square foot

Median rent

$3,300

decreased by17%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

1,067

for rent on Zumper.com

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Queens, NY is $3,300. This is +74%, or $1,399, higher than the national average.

$3.53

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

4%
38%
42%
10%
7%
$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501-$6,000$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001-$50,000$6,001 - $50,000

Households

At this time, we don't have information to generate a distribution. Please check back soon.

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Queens, NY

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Queens, NY have increased by 1% in the last month and have decreased by 17% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Queens, NY

The monthly rent for an apartment in Queens, NY is $3,300. A 1-bedroom apartment in Queens, NY costs about $2,762 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $3,300. Houses for rent in Queens, NY are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,500.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,795

1%

18%

2 bedroom

$3,300

-

20%

3 bedroom

$3,500

-

45%

4 bedroom

$3,500

-

34%

Studio

$3,196

-

10%

Studio

Average rent

$3,196

Last year

10%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,795

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

18%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,300

Last year

20%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

Last year

45%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

Last year

34%

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.

Compare rent prices in Queens, NY to other cities

Median rent prices in Queens, NY for all bedroom counts and property types compared to East Rockaway, NY.

Queens

Median rent price$3,300
increased by74%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,290
increased by73%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Queens, NY is equal to the median rent in East Rockaway, NY.

More data insights and reports

View the National Rent Report

National Rent Report

View the Canadian Rent Report

Canadian Rent Report

View the Annual Rent Report

Annual Rent Report

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East Rockaway

$3,290

increased by42%

Last year

Elmont

$3,100

Flat

Last year

Floral Park

$2,850

decreased by6%

Last year

Franklin Square

$3,300

increased by32%

Last year

Great Neck

$5,115

increased by17%

Last year

Great Neck Plaza

$3,300

increased by66%

Last year

Lawrence

$3,500

decreased by32%

Last year

Lynbrook

$2,900

increased by9%

Last year

New Hyde Park

$4,000

increased by3%

Last year

New York

$4,401

decreased by4%

Last year

Valley Stream

$3,000

decreased by4%

Last year

Woodmere

$3,800

decreased by4%

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Cost of living in
Queens, NY

The overall cost of living in Queens, NY is 50% higher than the national average. Explore the cost of essential expenses, then use our rent calculator to help set your budget.

Expenses

accrued by most renters

Average cost

compared to national average

Goods & Services

13% higher

Groceries

13% higher

Health

12% higher

Housing

145% higher

Transportation

5% higher

Utilities

15% higher

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