NYC rent data
Average rent in Queens
The median 1-bedroom rent across Queens is $2,899/mo as of October 2026. Browse 39 neighborhoods sorted by price.
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| Neighborhood | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Far Rockaway | — | $1,775 | — | — |
| Richmond Hill | — | $2,100 | $2,550 | — |
| Queens Village | — | $2,182 | — | — |
| Ozone Park | — | $2,190 | — | — |
| Briarwood | $1,850 | $2,200 | $2,650 | — |
| Woodhaven | — | $2,200 | $2,725 | $3,163 |
| East Flushing | $1,850 | $2,250 | $2,900 | — |
| Maspeth | — | $2,298 | $2,899 | $3,000 |
| Middle Village | $1,875 | $2,300 | $2,925 | $3,200 |
| Murray Hill | $2,307 | $2,300 | $2,950 | — |
| Whitestone | — | $2,300 | — | $3,400 |
| Jamaica Hills | $1,813 | $2,325 | $2,997 | — |
| Auburndale | — | $2,395 | — | — |
| Oakland Gardens | — | $2,398 | $2,750 | $3,295 |
| Flushing | $2,250 | $2,400 | $3,290 | $3,200 |
| Fresh Meadows | $1,950 | $2,400 | $2,800 | — |
| Kew Gardens | $2,195 | $2,400 | $3,200 | $3,500 |
| Kew Gardens Hills | $2,200 | $2,400 | $2,775 | $3,500 |
| Jamaica Estates | $1,850 | $2,428 | $2,697 | — |
| Elmhurst | $2,095 | $2,485 | $2,999 | $3,500 |
| North Corona | — | $2,495 | — | — |
| Glendale | — | $2,500 | $2,850 | $3,300 |
| Jackson Heights | $2,425 | $2,500 | $3,077 | $3,400 |
| Bayside | — | $2,550 | $3,025 | $3,500 |
| The Rockaways | — | $2,595 | — | — |
| Ditmars-Steinway | $2,250 | $2,600 | $3,300 | $4,300 |
| Forest Hills | $2,100 | $2,600 | $3,350 | $4,200 |
| Woodside | $2,275 | $2,600 | $3,295 | $3,850 |
| Rego Park | $2,280 | $2,650 | $3,373 | $4,348 |
| Sunnyside | $2,350 | $2,700 | $3,400 | $4,225 |
| Jamaica | $2,398 | $2,795 | $3,390 | $3,499 |
| Ridgewood | $2,587 | $2,895 | $3,395 | $3,999 |
| Astoria | $2,700 | $3,100 | $4,199 | $4,199 |
| Long Island City | $3,600 | $4,324 | $5,933 | $9,419 |
| Hunters Point | $3,610 | $4,350 | $6,498 | $8,341 |
| Glen Oaks | — | — | $2,800 | — |
| Rockaway Park | — | — | $3,145 | — |
| South Jamaica | — | — | — | $3,500 |
| St. Albans | — | — | $2,700 | — |
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FAQs
Common questions
- What is the average rent in Queens?
- The median one-bedroom rent in Queens is $2,899 per month, based on public rental listings Leaseswap tracks on StreetEasy, NYBits, LeaseBreak and others over the last 6 months, across 39 neighborhoods. Prices vary significantly by neighborhood and apartment size.
- Which Queens neighborhood has the cheapest rent?
- Far Rockaway currently has the lowest median one-bedroom rent in Queens at $1,775 per month. Set up a Leaseswap alert to get notified when new listings are posted in affordable Queens neighborhoods.
- Which Queens neighborhood is the most expensive?
- Hunters Point has the highest median one-bedroom rent in Queens at $4,350 per month, 50% above the borough median.
- How much does a 1-bedroom apartment cost in Queens?
- A one-bedroom apartment in Queens costs a median of $2,899 per month, based on listings from the last 6 months. Prices range from $1,775 in Far Rockaway to $4,350 in Hunters Point, depending on the neighborhood.
- How do I find apartments in Queens?
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