Monthly Rent Report
Jamaica Rent Report — August 2021
Asking rents in ZIP 11434, New York City, from 24 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Jamaica was $1,700 in August 2021, up 9.7% (+$150) from July 2021 and up 13.3% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $1,700 and $1,700. That puts Jamaica $160 below the New York City citywide 1BR median of $1,860. The month's figures are based on 24 listings across 6 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. July 2021 | Vs. August 2020 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1BR | $1,700 | +$150 (+9.7%) | +$200 (+13.3%) | $1,700 – $1,700 | 1 |
| 1BR | $1,700 | +$150 (+9.7%) | +$200 (+13.3%) | $1,700 – $1,700 | 1 |
| 2BR | $2,200 | +$300 (+15.8%) | +$300 (+15.8%) | $2,100 – $2,300 | 2 |
| 2BR | $2,150 | +$250 (+13.2%) | +$250 (+13.2%) | $2,000 – $2,375 | 6 |
| 3BR | $3,000 | +$500 (+20.0%) | +$550 (+22.4%) | $3,000 – $3,000 | 1 |
| 3BR | $2,550 | +$50 (+2.0%) | +$100 (+4.1%) | $2,400 – $2,700 | 13 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in August 2021. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
Jamaica vs. New York City — August 2021
| Bedrooms | Jamaica Median | NYC Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1BR | $1,700 | $1,860 | −$160 (-8.6%) |
| 1BR | $1,700 | $1,860 | −$160 (-8.6%) |
| 2BR | $2,200 | $2,275 | −$75 (-3.3%) |
| 2BR | $2,150 | $2,275 | −$125 (-5.5%) |
| 3BR | $3,000 | $2,648 | +$353 (+13.3%) |
| 3BR | $2,550 | $2,648 | −$97 (-3.7%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 166 New York City zip codes with listings in August 2021.