Monthly Rent Report
Howard Beach Rent Report — May 2025
Asking rents in ZIP 11414, New York City, from 16 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Howard Beach was $1,750 in May 2025, down 31.4% (−$800) from April 2025 and down 27.8% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $1,750 and $1,975. That puts Howard Beach $1,091 below the New York City citywide 1BR median of $2,841. The month's figures are based on 16 listings across 8 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. April 2025 | Vs. May 2024 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,650 | −$25 (-1.5%) | −$250 (-13.2%) | $1,650 – $1,650 | 1 |
| Studio | $1,700 | +$25 (+1.5%) | −$200 (-10.5%) | $1,700 – $1,700 | 1 |
| 1BR | $1,750 | −$800 (-31.4%) | −$675 (-27.8%) | $1,750 – $1,975 | 3 |
| 2BR | $2,850 | +$550 (+23.9%) | +$250 (+9.6%) | $2,800 – $2,900 | 2 |
| 2BR | $2,750 | +$450 (+19.6%) | +$150 (+5.8%) | $2,750 – $2,750 | 2 |
| 3BR | $3,000 | −$250 (-7.7%) | −$200 (-6.3%) | $3,000 – $3,000 | 2 |
| 3BR | $3,200 | −$50 (-1.5%) | $0 (0.0%) | $3,069 – $3,300 | 4 |
| 4BR | $4,000 | $0 (0.0%) | — | $4,000 – $4,000 | 1 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in May 2025. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
Howard Beach vs. New York City — May 2025
| Bedrooms | Howard Beach Median | NYC Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,650 | $2,799 | −$1,149 (-41.1%) |
| Studio | $1,700 | $2,799 | −$1,099 (-39.3%) |
| 1BR | $1,750 | $2,841 | −$1,091 (-38.4%) |
| 2BR | $2,850 | $3,263 | −$412 (-12.6%) |
| 2BR | $2,750 | $3,263 | −$512 (-15.7%) |
| 3BR | $3,000 | $3,777 | −$777 (-20.6%) |
| 3BR | $3,200 | $3,777 | −$577 (-15.3%) |
| 4BR | $4,000 | $4,345 | −$345 (-7.9%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 175 New York City zip codes with listings in May 2025.