Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on May 3, 2026

Average rent in
Queens, NY

Last updated on May 3, 2026

Last updated on May 3, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of May 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Queens, NY is $3,300. This is +69%, or $1,350, higher than the national average.

$3.75

average price per square foot

Median rent

$3,300

decreased by21%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

935

for rent on Zumper.com

As of May 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Queens, NY is $3,300. This is +69%, or $1,350, higher than the national average.

$3.75

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

6%
36%
40%
12%
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 remained the same in the last month and have decreased by 21% 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 $3,490. A 1-bedroom apartment in Queens, NY costs about $2,955 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $3,700. Houses for rent in Queens, NY are cheaper, with an average monthly cost of $3,200.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,800

No Change

21%

2 bedroom

$3,449

-

20%

3 bedroom

$3,500

-

43%

4 bedroom

$3,450

-

52%

Studio

$3,100

-

17%

Studio

Average rent

$3,100

Last year

17%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,800

Last year

21%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,449

Last year

20%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

Last year

43%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,450

Last year

52%

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 by69%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,600
increased by85%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Queens, NY is 8% lower than 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

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Annual Rent Report

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East Rockaway

$3,600

increased by28%

Last year

Elmont

$3,300

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$3,200

increased by28%

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Franklin Square

$3,000

decreased by9%

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Great Neck

$5,315

increased by19%

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$2,667

decreased by10%

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$3,750

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Lynbrook

$3,100

increased by16%

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New Hyde Park

$3,300

increased by39%

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$4,525

increased by1%

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Valley Stream

$2,975

decreased by2%

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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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