Monthly Rent Report
Jamaica Rent Report — May 2025
Asking rents in ZIP 11432, New York City, from 103 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Jamaica was $2,525 in May 2025, up 3.1% (+$75) from April 2025 and up 14.8% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $2,438 and $2,800. That puts Jamaica $316 below the New York City citywide 1BR median of $2,841. The month's figures are based on 103 listings across 12 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. April 2025 | Vs. May 2024 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,040 | −$738 (-26.6%) | +$315 (+18.2%) | $1,806 – $3,075 | 28 |
| Studio | $4,799 | +$2,022 (+72.8%) | +$3,074 (+178.2%) | $4,799 – $4,799 | 2 |
| 1BR | $2,525 | +$75 (+3.1%) | +$325 (+14.8%) | $2,438 – $2,800 | 8 |
| 1BR | $2,625 | +$175 (+7.1%) | +$425 (+19.3%) | $2,538 – $2,713 | 2 |
| 1BR | $2,550 | +$100 (+4.1%) | +$350 (+15.9%) | $2,450 – $2,750 | 29 |
| 2BR | $3,670 | +$470 (+14.7%) | +$395 (+12.1%) | $3,670 – $3,670 | 1 |
| 2BR | $3,260 | +$60 (+1.9%) | −$15 (-0.5%) | $3,107 – $3,568 | 19 |
| 2BR | $3,250 | +$50 (+1.6%) | −$25 (-0.8%) | $3,250 – $3,250 | 1 |
| 3BR | $3,500 | −$1,000 (-22.2%) | −$1,000 (-22.2%) | $3,350 – $3,650 | 2 |
| 3BR | $4,500 | $0 (0.0%) | $0 (0.0%) | $4,500 – $4,500 | 5 |
| 4BR | $4,600 | −$2,550 (-35.7%) | −$150 (-3.2%) | $3,500 – $4,600 | 5 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in May 2025. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
Jamaica vs. New York City — May 2025
| Bedrooms | Jamaica Median | NYC Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,040 | $2,799 | −$759 (-27.1%) |
| Studio | $4,799 | $2,799 | +$2,000 (+71.5%) |
| 1BR | $2,525 | $2,841 | −$316 (-11.1%) |
| 1BR | $2,625 | $2,841 | −$216 (-7.6%) |
| 1BR | $2,550 | $2,841 | −$291 (-10.2%) |
| 2BR | $3,670 | $3,263 | +$408 (+12.5%) |
| 2BR | $3,260 | $3,263 | −$2 (-0.1%) |
| 2BR | $3,250 | $3,263 | −$12 (-0.4%) |
| 3BR | $3,500 | $3,777 | −$277 (-7.3%) |
| 3BR | $4,500 | $3,777 | +$723 (+19.1%) |
| 4BR | $4,600 | $4,345 | +$255 (+5.9%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 175 New York City zip codes with listings in May 2025.