Monthly Rent Report
Long Island City Rent Report — February 2026
Asking rents in ZIP 11101, New York City, from 4 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Long Island City was $4,510 in February 2026, down 18.0% (−$990) from January 2026 and up 6.1% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $4,510 and $4,510. That puts Long Island City $1,610 above the New York City citywide 1BR median of $2,900. The month's figures are based on 4 listings across 4 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. January 2026 | Vs. February 2025 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,484 | +$88 (+2.6%) | +$50 (+1.5%) | $3,484 – $3,484 | 1 |
| 1BR | $4,510 | −$990 (-18.0%) | +$260 (+6.1%) | $4,510 – $4,510 | 1 |
| 2BR | $5,687 | −$463 (-7.5%) | +$270 (+5.0%) | $5,687 – $5,687 | 1 |
| 3BR | $7,057 | −$946 (-11.8%) | +$1,146 (+19.4%) | $7,057 – $7,057 | 1 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in February 2026. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
Long Island City vs. New York City — February 2026
| Bedrooms | Long Island City Median | NYC Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,484 | $2,700 | +$784 (+29.0%) |
| 1BR | $4,510 | $2,900 | +$1,610 (+55.5%) |
| 2BR | $5,687 | $3,393 | +$2,295 (+67.6%) |
| 3BR | $7,057 | $3,739 | +$3,319 (+88.8%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 166 New York City zip codes with listings in February 2026.