Monthly Rent Report
Jamaica Rent Report — January 2026
Asking rents in ZIP 11434, New York City, from 64 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Jamaica was $1,825 in January 2026, up 114.7% (+$975) from December 2025 and up 41.7% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $1,750 and $1,900. That puts Jamaica $960 below the New York City citywide 1BR median of $2,785. The month's figures are based on 64 listings across 5 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. December 2025 | Vs. January 2025 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,500 | — | $0 (0.0%) | $1,500 – $1,500 | 2 |
| 1BR | $1,825 | +$975 (+114.7%) | +$538 (+41.7%) | $1,750 – $1,900 | 6 |
| 2BR | $2,800 | +$200 (+7.7%) | +$250 (+9.8%) | $2,600 – $2,899 | 29 |
| 3BR | $3,500 | +$100 (+2.9%) | −$53 (-1.5%) | $3,400 – $3,800 | 21 |
| 4BR | $4,500 | +$500 (+12.5%) | −$100 (-2.2%) | $4,275 – $4,575 | 6 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in January 2026. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
Jamaica vs. New York City — January 2026
| Bedrooms | Jamaica Median | NYC Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,500 | $2,625 | −$1,125 (-42.9%) |
| 1BR | $1,825 | $2,785 | −$960 (-34.5%) |
| 2BR | $2,800 | $3,250 | −$450 (-13.8%) |
| 3BR | $3,500 | $3,700 | −$200 (-5.4%) |
| 4BR | $4,500 | $4,111 | +$389 (+9.5%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 176 New York City zip codes with listings in January 2026.