Monthly Rent Report
Jamaica Rent Report — August 2025
Asking rents in ZIP 11434, New York City, from 81 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Jamaica was $2,584 in August 2025, up 44.0% (+$789) from July 2025 and up 84.6% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $2,584 and $2,584. That puts Jamaica $116 below the New York City citywide 1BR median of $2,700. The month's figures are based on 81 listings across 12 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. July 2025 | Vs. August 2024 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,500 | — | −$1,500 (-50.0%) | $1,500 – $1,500 | 1 |
| Studio | $1,500 | — | −$1,500 (-50.0%) | $1,500 – $1,500 | 1 |
| 1BR | $2,584 | +$789 (+44.0%) | +$1,184 (+84.6%) | $2,584 – $2,584 | 1 |
| 1BR | $2,142 | +$347 (+19.3%) | +$742 (+53.0%) | $1,650 – $2,584 | 8 |
| 2BR | $2,500 | −$600 (-19.4%) | $0 (0.0%) | $2,500 – $2,625 | 8 |
| 2BR | $2,500 | −$600 (-19.4%) | $0 (0.0%) | $2,500 – $2,625 | 8 |
| 3BR | $3,500 | +$1 (+0.0%) | +$201 (+6.1%) | $3,200 – $3,700 | 27 |
| 3BR | $3,350 | −$149 (-4.3%) | +$51 (+1.5%) | $3,200 – $3,850 | 8 |
| 4BR | $4,000 | +$800 (+25.0%) | −$70 (-1.7%) | $3,900 – $4,000 | 3 |
| 4BR | $4,000 | +$800 (+25.0%) | −$70 (-1.7%) | $4,000 – $4,000 | 11 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in August 2025. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
Jamaica vs. New York City — August 2025
| Bedrooms | Jamaica Median | NYC Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,500 | $2,800 | −$1,300 (-46.4%) |
| Studio | $1,500 | $2,800 | −$1,300 (-46.4%) |
| 1BR | $2,584 | $2,700 | −$116 (-4.3%) |
| 1BR | $2,142 | $2,700 | −$558 (-20.7%) |
| 2BR | $2,500 | $3,200 | −$700 (-21.9%) |
| 2BR | $2,500 | $3,200 | −$700 (-21.9%) |
| 3BR | $3,500 | $3,763 | −$262 (-7.0%) |
| 3BR | $3,350 | $3,763 | −$412 (-11.0%) |
| 4BR | $4,000 | $4,600 | −$600 (-13.0%) |
| 4BR | $4,000 | $4,600 | −$600 (-13.0%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 175 New York City zip codes with listings in August 2025.