Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on January 31, 2026

Average rent in
Queens, NY

Last updated on January 31, 2026

Last updated on January 31, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Queens, NY is $3,295. This is +73%, or $1,395, higher than the national average.

$3.62

average price per square foot

Median rent

$3,295

decreased by15%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

1,124

for rent on Zumper.com

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Queens, NY is $3,295. This is +73%, or $1,395, higher than the national average.

$3.62

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

3%
38%
44%
9%
6%
$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

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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 remained the same in the last month and have decreased by 15% 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 $2,800 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 $3,400.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,778

1%

15%

2 bedroom

$3,300

-

20%

3 bedroom

$3,500

-

43%

4 bedroom

$3,500

-

45%

Studio

$3,100

-

14%

Studio

Average rent

$3,100

Last year

14%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,778

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

15%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,300

Last year

20%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

Last year

43%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

Last year

45%

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$3,295
increased by73%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,450
increased by82%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Queens, NY is 4% lower than the median rent in East Rockaway, NY.

More data insights and reports

View the National Rent Report

National Rent Report

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Canadian Rent Report

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Annual Rent Report

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East Rockaway

$3,450

increased by14%

Last year

Elmont

$3,400

decreased by4%

Last year

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$2,700

increased by2%

Last year

Franklin Square

$2,900

increased by25%

Last year

Great Neck

$5,280

decreased by1%

Last year

Great Neck Plaza

$3,874

decreased by6%

Last year

Lawrence

$3,200

decreased by6%

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Lynbrook

$2,950

increased by5%

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New Hyde Park

$3,550

increased by28%

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New York

$4,172

decreased by7%

Last year

Valley Stream

$2,947

decreased by12%

Last year

Woodmere

$3,150

decreased by36%

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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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830 Howard Ave, New York, NY 10301

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$1,400

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