Monthly Rent Report
Long Island City Rent Report — March 2026
Asking rents in ZIP 11101, New York City, from 9 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Long Island City was $4,290 in March 2026, down 4.9% (−$220) from February 2026 and up 7.3% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $4,120 and $4,461. That puts Long Island City $765 above the New York City citywide 1BR median of $3,525. The month's figures are based on 9 listings across 4 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. February 2026 | Vs. March 2025 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,483 | −$1 (-0.0%) | −$141 (-3.9%) | $3,483 – $3,483 | 1 |
| 1BR | $4,290 | −$220 (-4.9%) | +$291 (+7.3%) | $4,120 – $4,461 | 6 |
| 2BR | $5,764 | +$77 (+1.4%) | +$189 (+3.4%) | $5,764 – $5,764 | 1 |
| 3BR | $7,010 | −$47 (-0.7%) | −$290 (-4.0%) | $7,010 – $7,010 | 1 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in March 2026. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
Long Island City vs. New York City — March 2026
| Bedrooms | Long Island City Median | NYC Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,483 | $3,735 | −$252 (-6.7%) |
| 1BR | $4,290 | $3,525 | +$765 (+21.7%) |
| 2BR | $5,764 | $5,148 | +$617 (+12.0%) |
| 3BR | $7,010 | $3,516 | +$3,494 (+99.4%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 85 New York City zip codes with listings in March 2026.