Monthly Rent Report
Jamaica Rent Report — May 2025
Asking rents in ZIP 11434, New York City, from 13 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Jamaica was $1,288 in May 2025, down 7.2% (−$100) from April 2025 and down 22.0% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $1,144 and $1,431. That puts Jamaica $1,553 below the New York City citywide 1BR median of $2,841. The month's figures are based on 13 listings across 5 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. April 2025 | Vs. May 2024 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,295 | −$479 (-27.0%) | −$1,705 (-56.8%) | $1,295 – $1,295 | 1 |
| 1BR | $1,288 | −$100 (-7.2%) | −$362 (-22.0%) | $1,144 – $1,431 | 2 |
| 2BR | $3,600 | +$800 (+28.6%) | +$400 (+12.5%) | $3,600 – $3,600 | 1 |
| 3BR | $3,500 | +$100 (+2.9%) | +$200 (+6.1%) | $3,250 – $3,777 | 7 |
| 4BR | $4,200 | $0 (0.0%) | +$130 (+3.2%) | $4,200 – $4,200 | 2 |
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 | $1,295 | $2,799 | −$1,504 (-53.7%) |
| 1BR | $1,288 | $2,841 | −$1,553 (-54.7%) |
| 2BR | $3,600 | $3,263 | +$338 (+10.3%) |
| 3BR | $3,500 | $3,777 | −$277 (-7.3%) |
| 4BR | $4,200 | $4,345 | −$145 (-3.3%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 175 New York City zip codes with listings in May 2025.