Monthly Rent Report
Long Island City Rent Report — January 2026
Asking rents in ZIP 11101, New York City, from 133 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Long Island City was $5,500 in January 2026, up 214.3% (+$3,750) from December 2025 and up 36.6% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $5,500 and $5,500. That puts Long Island City $2,715 above the New York City citywide 1BR median of $2,785. The month's figures are based on 133 listings across 4 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. December 2025 | Vs. January 2025 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,396 | +$424 (+14.3%) | −$154 (-4.3%) | $3,396 – $3,396 | 1 |
| 1BR | $5,500 | +$3,750 (+214.3%) | +$1,475 (+36.6%) | $5,500 – $5,500 | 1 |
| 2BR | $6,150 | +$371 (+6.4%) | +$365 (+6.3%) | $5,395 – $6,585 | 121 |
| 3BR | $8,003 | +$1,386 (+20.9%) | +$2,006 (+33.4%) | $6,862 – $8,725 | 10 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in January 2026. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
Long Island City vs. New York City — January 2026
| Bedrooms | Long Island City Median | NYC Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,396 | $2,625 | +$771 (+29.4%) |
| 1BR | $5,500 | $2,785 | +$2,715 (+97.5%) |
| 2BR | $6,150 | $3,250 | +$2,900 (+89.2%) |
| 3BR | $8,003 | $3,700 | +$4,303 (+116.3%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 176 New York City zip codes with listings in January 2026.