Monthly Rent Report
Long Island City Rent Report — December 2025
Asking rents in ZIP 11101, New York City, from 6 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Long Island City was $1,750 in December 2025, down 56.6% (−$2,282) from November 2025 and down 60.8% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $1,750 and $1,750. That puts Long Island City $643 below the New York City citywide 1BR median of $2,393. The month's figures are based on 6 listings across 4 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. November 2025 | Vs. December 2024 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,972 | −$336 (-10.1%) | −$676 (-18.5%) | $2,972 – $2,972 | 1 |
| 1BR | $1,750 | −$2,282 (-56.6%) | −$2,712 (-60.8%) | $1,750 – $1,750 | 1 |
| 2BR | $5,779 | −$845 (-12.8%) | −$716 (-11.0%) | $5,565 – $5,994 | 2 |
| 3BR | $6,617 | +$171 (+2.7%) | +$611 (+10.2%) | $6,617 – $6,617 | 2 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in December 2025. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
Long Island City vs. New York City — December 2025
| Bedrooms | Long Island City Median | NYC Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,972 | $2,567 | +$405 (+15.8%) |
| 1BR | $1,750 | $2,393 | −$642 (-26.9%) |
| 2BR | $5,779 | $3,100 | +$2,679 (+86.4%) |
| 3BR | $6,617 | $3,600 | +$3,017 (+83.8%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 174 New York City zip codes with listings in December 2025.