Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on November 1, 2026
Average rent in
Queens, NY
Average rent in
Last updated on November 1, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Queens
$3,500/mo
20%vs previous year
The average rent in Queens is $3,500 per month as of October 2026. This is 84% above the national average rent, or $1,600 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Queens
971
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 20% 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 $3,950. 1-bedroom apartments in Queens run $3,491 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,600.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $3,295 | - | 5% | |
1 bedroom | $3,450 | No Change | 18% | |
2 bedroom | $3,600 | - | 38% | |
3 bedroom | $3,600 | - | 39% | |
4 bedroom | $4,000 | - | 36% |
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 | No Change | 20% | |
Condos | $3,600 | - | 23% | |
Houses | $3,950 | - |  27% | |
Rooms | $1,530 | - | 20% |
Studio
Average rent
$3,295
Last year
5%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$3,450
Last year
18%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,600
Last year
38%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,600
Last year
39%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,000
Last year
36%
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 year
20%
Condos
Average rent
$3,600
Last year
23%
Houses
Average rent
$3,950
Last year
27%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,530
Last year
20%
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
84%higher than the national median
87%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
$3,550
27%$3,250
19%$3,500
20%$3,285
37%$4,942
1%$4,250
3%$3,800
33%$3,250
22%$2,800
21%$4,690
6%$3,325
11%$4,000
30%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 | 19% higher |
| Housing | 161% higher |
| Transportation | 8% higher |
| Utilities | 14% higher |
Discover rentals in Queens, NY
1d ago
17227 Henley Rd, New York, NY 11432
1 bed
1 bath
$700
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
St. Albans house for rent in New York
1 bed
1 bath
$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.House for rent
1d ago
Utopia apartment for rent in New York
7307 Utopia Pkwy, New York, NY 11366
1 bed
1 bath
$1,100
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
Available Oct 31
1d ago
Hillcrest apartment for rent in New York
73-07 Utopia Pkwy, New York, NY 11366
1 bed
1 bath
$1,100
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
Flushing condo for rent in New York
13336 37th Ave #PH3B, New York, NY 11354
3 beds
2.5 baths
$15,800
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.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
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
Astoria apartment for rent in New York
Studio
2 baths
$12,500
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
Astoria apartment for rent in New York
4220 25th Ave #45D, New York, NY 11103
3 beds
2 baths
$10,000
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 15
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$3,781
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
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$4,200
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$3,995
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
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$4,700
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
Verified
10420 Queens Blvd, New York, NY 11375
Studio–4 beds
1–2 baths
$2,969–$6,489
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
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$3,795
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.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$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.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$4,850
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
19h ago
Verified
475 48th Ave, New York, NY 11109
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$3,630–$7,470
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$3,612
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
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$5,090
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
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$4,850
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 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 October 31, 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 20% since last year.
How does Queens rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Queens is 84% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,600 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).