Renting · Section 8

Data from November 2026

Renting in Queens County, New York

Queens County has a HUD fair market rent of $2,971 a month for 2 bedrooms (Fiscal year 2027). Renter households here pay a typical rent of $1,956 a month (Average 2020–2024). Paying the fair market rent without going over 30% of income takes $57.13 an hour, full time.

Figure your move-in cash Section 8 here

Three generations of a family gather on the porch of their home.

Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms: $2,971; a month, HUD, Fiscal year 2027; 24% more than in New York
Typical rent: $1,956; a month, Census, Average 2020–2024; 21% more than in New York
Wage needed: $57.13; an hour, 2 bedrooms; Or $118,840 a year, to spend no more than 30% of income on rent.
Rent-burdened households: 53%; spend 30% or more of income on rent; 2% more than in New York

Source: Fair Market Rents (HUD) Fiscal year 2027 Fair Market Rents (HUD) (external site) Source: American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates Average 2020–2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates (external site)

Only here

Renting in Queens County: what sets it apart

What this place has that others do not, from public data, most unusual first.

Nearby, in Bronx County, the typical rent is $1,458: 25% less than in Queens County ($1,956).
At 45%, Queens County ranks 4th among the 62 counties in New York for the lowest homeownership rate.
At $1,956, Queens County ranks 4th among the 62 counties in New York for the highest typical rent.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Average 2020–2024).

Fair market rent

What HUD sets for each size

Every year HUD (the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development) publishes a Fair Market Rent (FMR) for each home size in Queens County. It is used to work out how much a Section 8 voucher covers. The table shows what you need to earn to pay it without spending more than 30% of income.

The fair market rent covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone. HUD generally sets it at the 40th percentile: 4 in 10 standard-quality homes rented recently cost less. 24 CFR §888.113(a)

According to Zillow (ZORI), the typical asking rent in Queens County was $3,273 a month in September 2026: 3.7% more than 12 months ago. It is an index of market listings, not a HUD limit. Zillow data

Fair market rent and wage needed To pay the fair market rent without spending more than 30% of income, working full time (40 hours a week).

Fair market rent and wage needed. To pay the fair market rent without spending more than 30% of income, working full time (40 hours a week).
Size	Fair rent per month	Hourly wage	Income needed per year
Studio	$2,593	$49.87	$103,720
1 bedroom	$2,729	$52.48	$109,160
2 bedrooms	$2,971	$57.13	$118,840
3 bedrooms	$3,760	$72.31	$150,400
4 bedrooms	$4,121	$79.25	$164,840

HUD area: New York, NY HUD Metro FMR Area. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2027

By ZIP code

The fair market rent for your ZIP code

HUD also publishes fair market rents by ZIP code (Small Area FMRs) for 70 ZIP codes in Queens County (Fiscal year 2027). Type yours to see it.

For 2 bedrooms they run from $2,620 in 11412 to $4,380 in 11362. 55 ZIP codes are above the county's fair market rent ($2,971).

Where HUD designates these areas, or where the housing agency chooses to use them, the voucher is figured on the ZIP code's rent instead of the county's. Ask your agency which one it uses. 24 CFR §982.503(a)(1)

Fair market rent by ZIP code, HUD area and size, Fiscal year 2027. A ZIP code that crosses a HUD area line appears once per area.

11004	Nassau-Suffolk, NY	$2,710	$2,860	$3,110	$3,940	$4,310
11004	New York, NY	$2,710	$2,860	$3,110	$3,940	$4,310
11005	Nassau-Suffolk, NY	$3,050	$3,210	$3,490	$4,420	$4,840
11005	New York, NY	$3,050	$3,210	$3,490	$4,420	$4,840
11101	New York, NY	$3,650	$3,840	$4,180	$5,290	$5,800
11102	New York, NY	$3,420	$3,600	$3,920	$4,960	$5,440
11103	New York, NY	$3,140	$3,310	$3,600	$4,560	$4,990
11104	New York, NY	$2,900	$3,050	$3,320	$4,200	$4,600
11105	New York, NY	$3,300	$3,470	$3,780	$4,780	$5,240
11106	New York, NY	$3,020	$3,180	$3,460	$4,380	$4,800
11109	New York, NY	$3,650	$3,840	$4,180	$5,290	$5,800
11354	New York, NY	$2,750	$2,890	$3,150	$3,990	$4,370
11355	New York, NY	$2,740	$2,880	$3,140	$3,970	$4,360
11356	New York, NY	$2,910	$3,070	$3,340	$4,230	$4,630
11357	New York, NY	$3,050	$3,220	$3,500	$4,430	$4,850
11358	New York, NY	$2,980	$3,130	$3,410	$4,320	$4,730
11359	New York, NY	$2,660	$2,800	$3,050	$3,860	$4,230
11360	New York, NY	$3,330	$3,510	$3,820	$4,830	$5,300
11361	New York, NY	$3,170	$3,330	$3,630	$4,590	$5,030
11362	New York, NY	$3,820	$4,020	$4,380	$5,540	$6,080
11363	Nassau-Suffolk, NY	$3,080	$3,240	$3,530	$4,470	$4,900
11363	New York, NY	$3,080	$3,240	$3,530	$4,470	$4,900
11364	New York, NY	$3,150	$3,320	$3,610	$4,570	$5,010
11365	New York, NY	$2,560	$2,690	$2,930	$3,710	$4,060
11366	New York, NY	$2,850	$3,000	$3,270	$4,140	$4,540
11367	New York, NY	$2,620	$2,760	$3,000	$3,800	$4,160
11368	New York, NY	$2,780	$2,930	$3,190	$4,040	$4,420
11369	New York, NY	$2,660	$2,800	$3,050	$3,860	$4,230
11370	New York, NY	$2,800	$2,950	$3,210	$4,060	$4,450
11371	New York, NY	$2,660	$2,800	$3,050	$3,860	$4,230
11372	New York, NY	$2,800	$2,950	$3,210	$4,060	$4,450
11373	New York, NY	$2,900	$3,050	$3,320	$4,200	$4,600
11374	New York, NY	$3,090	$3,250	$3,540	$4,480	$4,910
11375	New York, NY	$3,290	$3,460	$3,770	$4,770	$5,230
11377	New York, NY	$2,700	$2,840	$3,090	$3,910	$4,290
11378	New York, NY	$2,810	$2,960	$3,220	$4,070	$4,470
11379	New York, NY	$2,980	$3,140	$3,420	$4,330	$4,740
11385	New York, NY	$2,700	$2,840	$3,090	$3,910	$4,290
11411	New York, NY	$2,320	$2,440	$2,660	$3,370	$3,690
11412	New York, NY	$2,280	$2,390	$2,620	$3,290	$3,610
11413	New York, NY	$2,770	$2,910	$3,170	$4,010	$4,400
11414	New York, NY	$2,790	$2,940	$3,200	$4,050	$4,440
11415	New York, NY	$2,890	$3,040	$3,310	$4,190	$4,590
11416	New York, NY	$2,640	$2,780	$3,030	$3,830	$4,200
11417	New York, NY	$2,570	$2,700	$2,940	$3,720	$4,080
11418	New York, NY	$2,640	$2,780	$3,030	$3,830	$4,200
11419	New York, NY	$2,850	$3,000	$3,270	$4,140	$4,540
11420	New York, NY	$2,800	$2,950	$3,210	$4,060	$4,450
11421	New York, NY	$2,650	$2,790	$3,040	$3,850	$4,220
11422	New York, NY	$3,170	$3,330	$3,630	$4,590	$5,030
11423	New York, NY	$2,350	$2,470	$2,690	$3,400	$3,730
11424	New York, NY	$2,660	$2,800	$3,050	$3,860	$4,230
11426	New York, NY	$2,920	$3,080	$3,350	$4,240	$4,650
11427	New York, NY	$2,350	$2,470	$2,690	$3,400	$3,730
11428	New York, NY	$2,530	$2,660	$2,900	$3,670	$4,020
11429	New York, NY	$2,320	$2,440	$2,660	$3,370	$3,690
11430	New York, NY	$2,460	$2,620	$2,880	$3,660	$3,990
11432	New York, NY	$2,890	$3,040	$3,310	$4,190	$4,590
11433	New York, NY	$2,360	$2,480	$2,700	$3,420	$3,740
11434	New York, NY	$2,280	$2,390	$2,620	$3,280	$3,570
11435	New York, NY	$2,680	$2,820	$3,070	$3,880	$4,260
11436	New York, NY	$2,900	$3,050	$3,320	$4,200	$4,600
11439	New York, NY	$2,880	$3,030	$3,300	$4,180	$4,580
11451	New York, NY	$2,660	$2,800	$3,050	$3,860	$4,230
11691	Nassau-Suffolk, NY	$2,630	$2,770	$3,010	$3,810	$4,170
11691	New York, NY	$2,630	$2,770	$3,010	$3,810	$4,170
11692	New York, NY	$2,280	$2,390	$2,620	$3,280	$3,570
11693	New York, NY	$2,280	$2,390	$2,620	$3,280	$3,570
11694	New York, NY	$2,400	$2,530	$2,750	$3,480	$3,810
11697	New York, NY	$2,400	$2,530	$2,750	$3,480	$3,810

ZIP code 2 bd3 bd
11004 · Nassau-Suffolk, NY $3,110$3,940
11004 · New York, NY $3,110$3,940
11005 · Nassau-Suffolk, NY $3,490$4,420
11005 · New York, NY $3,490$4,420
11101 · New York, NY $4,180$5,290
11102 · New York, NY $3,920$4,960
11103 · New York, NY $3,600$4,560
11104 · New York, NY $3,320$4,200
11105 · New York, NY $3,780$4,780
11106 · New York, NY $3,460$4,380
11109 · New York, NY $4,180$5,290
11354 · New York, NY $3,150$3,990
11355 · New York, NY $3,140$3,970
11356 · New York, NY $3,340$4,230
11357 · New York, NY $3,500$4,430
11358 · New York, NY $3,410$4,320
11359 · New York, NY $3,050$3,860
11360 · New York, NY $3,820$4,830
11361 · New York, NY $3,630$4,590
11362 · New York, NY $4,380$5,540
11363 · Nassau-Suffolk, NY $3,530$4,470
11363 · New York, NY $3,530$4,470
11364 · New York, NY $3,610$4,570
11365 · New York, NY $2,930$3,710
11366 · New York, NY $3,270$4,140
11367 · New York, NY $3,000$3,800
11368 · New York, NY $3,190$4,040
11369 · New York, NY $3,050$3,860
11370 · New York, NY $3,210$4,060
11371 · New York, NY $3,050$3,860
11372 · New York, NY $3,210$4,060
11373 · New York, NY $3,320$4,200
11374 · New York, NY $3,540$4,480
11375 · New York, NY $3,770$4,770
11377 · New York, NY $3,090$3,910
11378 · New York, NY $3,220$4,070
11379 · New York, NY $3,420$4,330
11385 · New York, NY $3,090$3,910
11411 · New York, NY $2,660$3,370
11412 · New York, NY $2,620$3,290
11413 · New York, NY $3,170$4,010
11414 · New York, NY $3,200$4,050
11415 · New York, NY $3,310$4,190
11416 · New York, NY $3,030$3,830
11417 · New York, NY $2,940$3,720
11418 · New York, NY $3,030$3,830
11419 · New York, NY $3,270$4,140
11420 · New York, NY $3,210$4,060
11421 · New York, NY $3,040$3,850
11422 · New York, NY $3,630$4,590
11423 · New York, NY $2,690$3,400
11424 · New York, NY $3,050$3,860
11426 · New York, NY $3,350$4,240
11427 · New York, NY $2,690$3,400
11428 · New York, NY $2,900$3,670
11429 · New York, NY $2,660$3,370
11430 · New York, NY $2,880$3,660
11432 · New York, NY $3,310$4,190
11433 · New York, NY $2,700$3,420
11434 · New York, NY $2,620$3,280
11435 · New York, NY $3,070$3,880
11436 · New York, NY $3,320$4,200
11439 · New York, NY $3,300$4,180
11451 · New York, NY $3,050$3,860
11691 · Nassau-Suffolk, NY $3,010$3,810
11691 · New York, NY $3,010$3,810
11692 · New York, NY $2,620$3,280
11693 · New York, NY $2,620$3,280
11694 · New York, NY $2,750$3,480
11697 · New York, NY $2,750$3,480

Source: Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) Fiscal year 2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) (external site)

Rent burden

How many households spend too much

HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Queens County, 53% of renter households are in that position; in New York, 52%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).

Paying too much rent leaves little for food, transportation and savings. If that is you, the agencies below can guide you for free.

53%

of renter households spend 30% or more of their income on rent.

463,708 households rent in Queens County

Spend half or more of their income 28%
Spend 30% or more, but less than half 25%
Spend less than 30% 47%

Compared with the state and the country

Queens 53%
New York 52%
United States 51%

Low-income apartments

Low-income apartments in Queens County

with tax credits (LIHTC): 55
HUD-assisted: 43
public housing: 13

31,630 homes in all; 28,487 of them low-income, according to HUD.

Ravenswood Public housing 3550 21st St, Queens 11106 2,166 homes, 2163 low-income · Run by New York City Housing Authority · Average payment: $742 a month · (212) 306-3000
Pomonok Public housing 7040 Parsons Blvd, Queens 11365 2,071 homes, 2069 low-income · Run by New York City Housing Authority · Average payment: $679 a month · (212) 306-3000
Queensbridge Public housing 4109 12th St, Queens 11101 1,604 homes, 1587 low-income · Run by New York City Housing Authority · Average payment: $639 a month · (212) 306-3000
Queensbridge Public housing 4009 12th St, Queens 11101 1,543 homes, 1534 low-income · Run by New York City Housing Authority · Average payment: $637 a month · (212) 306-3000
Woodside Public housing 5030 Broadway, Queens 11377 1,357 low-income homes · Run by New York City Housing Authority · Average payment: $690 a month · (212) 306-3000
Ocean Bay Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 434 Beach 54th St, Queens 11692 1,395 homes, 1290 low-income · Studio: 133 · 1 bd: 206 · 2 bd: 551 · 3 bd: 380 · 4 bd: 122 · In service since 2019
Astoria Public housing 320 27th Ave, Queens 11102 1,104 homes, 1103 low-income · Run by New York City Housing Authority · Average payment: $794 a month · (212) 306-3000
South Jamaica II Public housing 10616 159th St, Queens 11433 1,048 homes, 1038 low-income · Run by New York City Housing Authority · Average payment: $682 a month · (212) 306-3000
Lewis H. Latimer Gardens Public housing 3425 Linden Pl, Queens 11354 919 homes, 918 low-income · Run by New York City Housing Authority · Average payment: $679 a month · (212) 306-3000
Baisley Park Public housing 9233 170th St, Queens 11433 916 homes, 894 low-income · Run by New York City Housing Authority · Average payment: $556 a month · (212) 306-3000
Hammel Public housing 7115 Beach Channel Dr, Queens 11692 886 homes, 879 low-income · Run by New York City Housing Authority · Average payment: $575 a month · (212) 306-3000
Bch.41 ST/BCH. Channel DR Public housing 438 Beach 40th St, Queens 11691 712 low-income homes · Run by New York City Housing Authority · Average payment: $637 a month · (212) 306-3000
Redfern Public housing 1302 Redfern Ave, Queens 11691 604 homes, 603 low-income · Run by New York City Housing Authority · Average payment: $717 a month · (212) 306-3000
Israel Senior Citizen Housing I & II HUD-assisted 1925 Seagirt Blvd, Far Rockaway 11691 513 homes, 481 low-income · For older adults
Marine Terrace HUD-assisted 2026 18th St, Astoria 11105 444 homes, 441 low-income · For families
Seaview Towers Tax credit (LIHTC) 331 Beach 31st St, Far Rockaway 11691 460 homes, 437 low-income · Studio: 38 · 1 bd: 190 · 2 bd: 156 · 3 bd: 76 · In service since 2008 · For older adults, people with disabilities, families
Ocean Park Tax credit (LIHTC) 125 Beach 17th St, Far Rockaway 11691 602 homes, 423 low-income · 1 bd: 300 · 2 bd: 252 · 3 bd: 50 · In service since 2005 · For families
Selfhelp - Kissenas I & II Tax credit (LIHTC) 4525 Kissena Blvd, Flushing 11355 424 homes, 419 low-income · Studio: 260 · 1 bd: 162 · 2 bd: 2 · In service since 2010 · For older adults
Oceanbay Apartments (oceanside) Public housing 306 Beach 56th St, Queens 11692 418 homes, 417 low-income · Run by New York City Housing Authority · Average payment: $698 a month · (212) 306-3000
Greenport Apartments HUD-assisted 1450 Gateway Blvd, Far Rockaway 11691 365 homes, 364 low-income · For families
Bay Towers HUD-assisted 319 Beach 98th St, Rockaway Park 11694 375 homes, 350 low-income · For families
Gateways Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 1409 Gateway Blvd, Far Rockaway 11691 365 homes, 350 low-income · Studio: 35 · 1 bd: 159 · 2 bd: 152 · 3 bd: 10 · 4 bd: 8 · In service since 2010 · For families
New Haven Plaza HUD-assisted 267 Beach 14th St, Far Rockaway 11691 344 homes, 343 low-income · For families
Oceanview, Oceanside, Heyson Gardens Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 249 Beach 15th St, Far Rockaway 11691 328 homes, 325 low-income · 1 bd: 142 · 2 bd: 141 · 3 bd: 45 · In service since 2012 · For families
Oceanview 1, Oceanview 2 & Heyson Gardens Tax credit (LIHTC) 1410 New Haven Ave, Queens 11691 328 homes, 305 low-income · 1 bd: 132 · 2 bd: 156 · 3 bd: 41 · In service since 2012
Allen Senior Citizens Apartments HUD-assisted 16601 Linden Blvd, Jamaica 11434 300 homes, 299 low-income · For older adults
Allen Senior Residence Tax credit (LIHTC) 16601 Linden Blvd, Jamaica 11434 300 homes, 299 low-income · Studio: 56 · 1 bd: 229 · 2 bd: 15 · In service since 2007
Catherine Sheridan Houses HUD-assisted 3141 23rd St, Long Island City 11106 241 homes, 240 low-income · For older adults
Allen Senior Residences Tax credit (LIHTC) 10702 Merrick Blvd, Jamaica 11433 221 homes, 220 low-income · 1 bd: 208 · 2 bd: 12 · In service since 2002 · For older adults
Brookdale Village Apartments HUD-assisted 125 Beach 19th St, Far Rockaway 11691 548 homes, 218 low-income · For older adults
Baisley Park Gardens HUD-assisted 12560 Sutphin Blvd, Jamaica 11434 212 homes, 210 low-income · For families
Sherwood Village HUD-assisted 5515 99th St, Corona 11368 205 homes, 203 low-income · For families
43-25 Hunter Tax credit (LIHTC) 4325 Hunter St Ph 2, Long Island City 11101 195 low-income homes · Studio: 70 · 1 bd: 91 · 2 bd: 34 · In service since 2017
Queens Bnai Brith Houses HUD-assisted 13849 Elder Ave, Flushing 11355 191 homes, 190 low-income · For older adults
Rockaway Seagirt L. P. Tax credit (LIHTC) 3411 Beach Channel Dr, Queens 11691 154 homes, 153 low-income · Studio: 1 · 1 bd: 153 · In service since 2018 · For families, people experiencing homelessness
Beach Channel Senior Residences Tax credit (LIHTC) 3411 Beach Channel Dr, Queens 11691 153 low-income homes · 1 bd: 153 · In service since 2018 · For families
Seagirt Housing HUD-assisted 1915 Seagirt Blvd, Far Rockaway 11691 152 homes, 151 low-income · For older adults
Allen Senior Housing Tax credit (LIHTC) 11204 167th St, Jamaica 11433 160 homes, 150 low-income · Studio: 28 · 1 bd: 130 · 2 bd: 2 · In service since 2007 · For older adults
Alberta L. Alston House HUD-assisted 5209 99th St, Corona 11368 151 homes, 150 low-income · For older adults
Daniel Gilmartin Housing HUD-assisted 5311 99th St, Corona 11368 151 homes, 150 low-income · For older adults
Scheuer House of Bayside Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 20811 26th Ave, Bayside 11360 150 homes, 149 low-income · 1 bd: 149 · 2 bd: 1 · In service since 2006 · For older adults
Macedonia Plaza Development LLC Tax credit (LIHTC) 3708 Union St, Flushing 11354 143 homes, 142 low-income · Studio: 27 · 1 bd: 58 · 2 bd: 56 · 3 bd: 2 · In service since 2014 · For families
Allen Senior Housing Tax credit (LIHTC) 16601 Linden Blvd, Jamaica 11434 140 low-income homes · Studio: 28 · 1 bd: 98 · 2 bd: 14 · In service since 2007 · For older adults
New Haven Towers HUD-assisted 2210 New Haven Ave, Far Rockaway 11691 153 homes, 139 low-income · For families
Selfhelp(kiv) Associates, L.P. Tax credit (LIHTC) 13852 Elder Ave, Flushing 11355 159 homes, 131 low-income · Studio: 1 · 1 bd: 157 · 2 bd: 1 · In service since 2007 · For older adults
Montauk Apartments HUD-assisted 18618 120th Rd, Saint Albans 11412 129 homes, 128 low-income · For older adults
Hunter S Point South A Tax credit (LIHTC) 150 50th Ave, Long Island City 11101 619 homes, 124 low-income · Studio: 165 · 1 bd: 205 · 2 bd: 214 · 3 bd: 35 · In service since 2015
Wavecrest Apts II Tax credit (LIHTC) 146 Beach 24th St, Far Rockaway 11691 122 low-income homes · 1 bd: 86 · 2 bd: 36 · In service since 2002 · For older adults, people experiencing homelessness
One Flushing Tax credit (LIHTC) 13345 41st Ave, Flushing 11355 232 homes, 117 low-income · Studio: 60 · 1 bd: 90 · 2 bd: 57 · 3 bd: 25 · In service since 2019 · For older adults, people with disabilities, people experiencing homelessness
Richmond Hill Housing II Limited Partnership Tax credit (LIHTC) 12911 Jamaica Ave, Queens 11418 117 homes, 116 low-income · Studio: 13 · 1 bd: 28 · 2 bd: 66 · 3 bd: 10 · In service since 2013 · For older adults, people with disabilities, families, people experiencing homelessness
Northeastern Conference House HUD-assisted 13110 Guy R Brewer Blvd, Jamaica 11434 111 homes, 110 low-income · For older adults · (718) 712-2878
Greater Allen Cathedral Sr. Residence HUD-assisted 10731 166th St, Jamaica 11433 110 homes, 109 low-income · For older adults
Bridgeview II HUD-assisted 2645 9th St, Astoria 11102 110 homes, 101 low-income · For families
Calvary Baptist Church Senior Housing HUD-assisted 16060 Claude Ave, Jamaica 11433 100 homes, 99 low-income · For older adults
Spiti Housing for the Elderly HUD-assisted 3202 Broadway, Astoria 11106 100 homes, 99 low-income · For older adults
Bridgeview I HUD-assisted 815 27th Ave, Astoria 11102 128 homes, 98 low-income · For families
Richmond Place (jamaica Avenue) Tax credit (LIHTC) 129 Jamaica Ave, Richmond Hill 11418 98 low-income homes · Studio: 2 · 1 bd: 59 · 2 bd: 37 · In service since 2013 · For people experiencing homelessness
Alvista Towers Tax credit (LIHTC) 14736 94th Ave, Queens 11435 380 homes, 95 low-income · Studio: 112 · 1 bd: 185 · 2 bd: 83 · In service since 2018
Our Lady of Fatima Apartments HUD-assisted 7801 30th Ave, Flushing 11370 93 homes, 92 low-income · For older adults
Selfhelp (KVII) Associates Tax credit (LIHTC) 13739 45th Ave, Queens 11355 92 homes, 91 low-income · Studio: 36 · 1 bd: 55 · 2 bd: 1 · In service since 2013 · For older adults
BGN II Affordable Owners LLC Tax credit (LIHTC) 4519 Rockaway Beach Blvd, Far Rockaway 11691 127 homes, 89 low-income · Studio: 20 · 1 bd: 59 · 2 bd: 36 · 3 bd: 12 · In service since 2019
Archer Avenue Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 9261 165th St, Queens 11433 89 homes, 88 low-income · Studio: 24 · 1 bd: 13 · 2 bd: 46 · 3 bd: 5 · In service since 2018 · For families
Archer Merrick Limited Partnership Tax credit (LIHTC) 9261 165th St, Queens 11433 89 homes, 88 low-income · Studio: 24 · 1 bd: 13 · 2 bd: 47 · 3 bd: 5 · In service since 2018 · For families
St. Paul the Apostle Housing HUD-assisted 5506 99th St, Corona 11368 84 homes, 83 low-income · For older adults
Silvercrest Senior Housing HUD-assisted 8619 144th St, Briarwood 11435 80 low-income homes · For older adults
Grace Houses HUD-assisted 15502 90th Ave, Jamaica 11432 80 homes, 79 low-income · For older adults
River View Gardens HUD-assisted 412 49th Ave, Long Island City 11101 80 homes, 79 low-income · For older adults
Council Towers Vi Tax credit (LIHTC) 15525 71st Ave, Flushing 11367 78 homes, 77 low-income · 1 bd: 77 · 2 bd: 1 · In service since 2012 · For older adults
Woodysun HDFC HUD-assisted 4420 64th St, Woodside 11377 78 homes, 77 low-income · For older adults
Council Towers VI HUD-assisted 7025 Kissena Blvd, Queens 11367 77 low-income homes · For older adults · (212) 453-9559
Markus Gardens Tax credit (LIHTC) 9026 171st St, Jamaica 11432 76 low-income homes · Studio: 76 · In service since 2014
MSGR. Thomas Campbell Senior Apartments L.P. Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 2563 22nd St, Astoria 11102 73 homes, 72 low-income · Studio: 11 · 1 bd: 61 · 2 bd: 1 · In service since 2007 · For older adults
Howard Beach Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 15555 Crossbay Blvd, Queens 11414 96 homes, 71 low-income · Studio: 27 · 1 bd: 60 · 2 bd: 9 · In service since 2013 · For older adults, people with disabilities
Moda Tax credit (LIHTC) 15350 Parsons Ave Ph 5, Jamaica 11432 346 homes, 70 low-income · Studio: 109 · 1 bd: 167 · 2 bd: 70 · In service since 2010
Kissena Apts HUD-assisted 4225 Kissena Blvd, Flushing 11355 69 low-income homes · For older adults
ST. Pius V Senior HSG HUD-assisted 10512 Liverpool St, Jamaica 11435 69 low-income homes · For older adults
The Pavilion at Locust Manor Tax credit (LIHTC) 17104 Baisley Blvd, Queens 11434 85 homes, 67 low-income · Studio: 8 · 1 bd: 31 · 2 bd: 45 · In service since 2018 · For families
Hanac Corona Tax credit (LIHTC) 101st Street, Queens 11368 68 homes, 67 low-income · Studio: 23 · 1 bd: 44 · In service since 2018 · For families, people experiencing homelessness
Allen By the Bay Senior H Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 2220 Loretta Rd, Far Rockaway 11691 66 homes, 65 low-income · 1 bd: 65 · 2 bd: 1 · In service since 2013 · For older adults · (718) 657-1860
PCA Senior Residence HUD-assisted 3130 33rd St, Astoria 11106 66 homes, 65 low-income · For older adults
United Help/Self Help HUD-assisted 14020 45th Ave, Flushing 11355 66 homes, 65 low-income · For older adults
Rufus King Court Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 148-15 90th Avenue, Jamaica 11435 65 low-income homes · Studio: 12 · 1 bd: 15 · 2 bd: 30 · 3 bd: 8 · In service since 2014 · For people with disabilities, people experiencing homelessness
Hunter S Point South B Tax credit (LIHTC) 155 Borden Ave, Long Island City 11101 306 homes, 62 low-income · Studio: 100 · 1 bd: 82 · 2 bd: 101 · 3 bd: 23 · In service since 2015
Hallets Cove Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 20 27th Ave, Astoria 11102 60 homes, 58 low-income · Studio: 3 · 1 bd: 55 · 2 bd: 2 · In service since 2007 · For older adults, people with disabilities
Madison Court HUD-assisted 2649 96th St, Flushing 11369 69 homes, 54 low-income · For families
ST. Albans Cycle of Life Tax credit (LIHTC) 11835 Farmers Blvd, Saint Albans 11412 67 homes, 53 low-income · 1 bd: 33 · 2 bd: 34 · In service since 2018 · For families, people experiencing homelessness
Locust Manor Family Residence Tax credit (LIHTC) 16930 Baisley Blvd, Queens 11434 54 homes, 53 low-income · 1 bd: 31 · 2 bd: 22 · In service since 2015 · For families
Calvary Grandparent Residences Tax credit (LIHTC) 16225 112th Rd, Jamaica 11433 53 homes, 52 low-income · 1 bd: 33 · 2 bd: 20 · In service since 2015 · For older adults
Beach Green North (DUNES) Tax credit (LIHTC) 4419 Rockaway Beach Blvd, Far Rockaway 11691 101 homes, 50 low-income · Studio: 8 · 1 bd: 49 · 2 bd: 27 · 3 bd: 17 · In service since 2017
Bellerose Apartments HUD-assisted 23811 Hillside Ave, Bellerose 11426 51 homes, 50 low-income · For older adults
Beach Green North Tax credit (LIHTC) 4419 Rockaway Beach Blvd, Queens 11691 50 low-income homes · Studio: 4 · 1 bd: 25 · 2 bd: 13 · 3 bd: 8 · In service since 2017 · For families
Locust Manor Family II Tax credit (LIHTC) 12602 Locust Manor Ln, Queens 11434 54 homes, 46 low-income · 1 bd: 26 · 2 bd: 28 · In service since 2016
Kew Gardens Hills Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 7525 153rd St Ph 4, Flushing 11367 193 homes, 40 low-income · Studio: 27 · 1 bd: 68 · 2 bd: 79 · 3 bd: 19 · In service since 2005 · For families
Gardner Plaza Tax credit (LIHTC) 12420 Jamaica Ave, Queens 11418 27 low-income homes · 1 bd: 6 · 2 bd: 18 · 3 bd: 3 · In service since 2007 · For families
Macedonia Senior Residence Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 329 Beach 67th St, Arverne 11692 26 homes, 25 low-income · Studio: 4 · 1 bd: 21 · 2 bd: 1 · In service since 2007 · For older adults, people experiencing homelessness
Norman Towers Tax credit (LIHTC) 9011 160th St, Jamaica 11432 101 homes, 20 low-income · Studio: 10 · 1 bd: 69 · 2 bd: 22 · In service since 2014 · For older adults
26-14 Jackson Avenue Tax credit (LIHTC) 2614 Jackson Ave, Long Island City 11101 98 homes, 20 low-income · Studio: 25 · 1 bd: 47 · 2 bd: 26 · 3 bd: 25 · In service since 2014
Beach 66 Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 307 Beach 66th St, Arverne 11692 21 homes, 20 low-income · 1 bd: 6 · 2 bd: 14 · In service since 1999 · For families
Hour Apartment House III Tax credit (LIHTC) 3611 12th St, Long Island City 11106 18 low-income homes · 2 bd: 15 · 3 bd: 3 · In service since 2013 · For people experiencing homelessness
Astoria Mac Tax credit (LIHTC) 110 Astoria Blvd, Queens 11102 62 homes, 16 low-income · 1 bd: 3 · 2 bd: 9 · 3 bd: 4 · In service since 1991 · For families
The Bristol Tax credit (LIHTC) 13849 Barclay Ave, Queens 11355 13 low-income homes · Studio: 2 · 1 bd: 7 · 2 bd: 4 · In service since 1996
46-09 11th Street Tax credit (LIHTC) 4609 11th St, Long Island City 11101 59 homes, 12 low-income · Studio: 11 · 1 bd: 37 · 2 bd: 11 · In service since 2014 · For families
Hour Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 3554 11th St, Long Island City 11106 8 low-income homes · In service since 2005
Mary Ann Stack Residence HUD-assisted 9010 77th St, Woodhaven 11421 7 low-income homes · For people with disabilities
PSCH Ozone Park Residence HUD-assisted 10753 78th St, Queens 11417 6 low-income homes · For people with disabilities
Transitional Services for New York HUD-assisted 5743 Penrod St, Corona 11368 6 low-income homes · For people with disabilities
Goodwill Terrace HUD-assisted 421 27th Ave, Astoria 11102 202 homes · For families

4 properties have two programs at the same address and appear once. Search HUD's map

How to apply

For tax-credit apartments and HUD-assisted buildings, you apply directly at the building's management office. They tell you whether units are open and how to apply; HUD does not have that information. Source: HUD
You apply for public housing at the housing agency that runs it. The agency looks at your yearly income, whether you are a family, an older adult or a person with a disability, and your U.S. citizenship or eligible immigration status. If you qualify, your name goes on a waiting list unless they can help you right away. Source: HUD
In tax-credit (LIHTC) apartments, the low-income homes have an income limit, a percentage of the area median income, and a rent cap. Source: 26 U.S.C. §42(g)
In buildings with Section 8 project-based assistance, only low-income households can move in. Source: 24 CFR §5.653(b)
A housing voucher (Section 8) is a separate kind of help: you apply at the public housing agency and use it to rent a home you choose. Source: HUD

This county's income limits Search HUD's map

In public housing, the average payment is what households pay on average for rent and utilities, and the average wait is the time on the list of those who moved in. HUD does not publish those figures where fewer than 11 households reported.

Source: HUD, retrieved November 6, 2026. LIHTC database, updated May 14, 2025; Assisted multifamily properties, updated October 23, 2026; Public housing developments, updated October 23, 2026.

Section 8

The Section 8 voucher in Queens County

The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) pays part of your rent on a home you choose. A public housing agency runs it. HUD lists none with an office in Queens County; the state's agencies can help you. Here is what the rules say:

The rules, with their source

You apply at the public housing agency. If you qualify, your name usually goes on a waiting list. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or noncitizens with eligible status as HUD defines it. Source: HUD
Generally, your family must have very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income, by family size (the middle column of the table). Source: 24 CFR §5.603, §982.201(b)
Each year, at least 75% of the families an agency admits from its list must have extremely low income (the 30% column). Source: 24 CFR §982.201(b)(2)
If the rent is below the payment standard, the family generally pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. If it is above, the family pays more. Source: 24 CFR §982.1(a)(3)
When you move in, if the rent is above the payment standard, your share cannot go over 40% of your adjusted monthly income. Source: 24 CFR §982.508
Each agency sets a payment standard for each size. Without asking HUD, it can go from 90% to 110% of the fair market rent. Source: 24 CFR §982.503(b), (c)

Mixed-status families: how assistance is figured

HUD income limits Yearly income of the whole family, before taxes.

HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: New York, NY HUD Metro FMR Area.
People	Extremely low (30%)	Very low (50%)	Low
1 person	$35,650	$59,400	$95,000
2 people	$40,750	$67,850	$108,600
3 people	$45,850	$76,350	$122,150
4 people	$50,900	$84,800	$135,700
5 people	$55,000	$91,600	$146,600
6 people	$59,050	$98,400	$157,450
7 people	$63,150	$105,200	$168,300
8 people	$67,200	$111,950	$179,150

Area median income: $104,300. HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: New York, NY HUD Metro FMR Area. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026

How much can you earn? Check your case

Possible payment standard

Studio $2,334 – $2,852
1 bedroom $2,456 – $3,002
2 bedrooms $2,674 – $3,268
3 bedrooms $3,384 – $4,136
4 bedrooms $3,709 – $4,533

The range the rule allows: 90% to 110% of the county's fair market rent. Your agency publishes its own.

Housing agencies that serve this place

HUD lists no housing agency with an office in Queens County. You can apply at another agency in your state: you do not have to live where you apply. Source: HUD

Housing agencies in New York HUD list of housing agencies

Source: HUD, Retrieved November 6, 2026

Your rights as a tenant in New York

What New York law says about deposits, notices and eviction, with the citation for each rule.

See your rights, rule by rule

Compare these rules with other states →

A summary of state law, not legal advice. Cities may have additional rules.

How much can they charge for a deposit?: Up to 1 month of rent; N.Y. Gen. Oblig. Law §7-108(1-a)(a)
When must they return my deposit?: 14 days; N.Y. Gen. Oblig. Law §7-108(1-a)(e)
If I fall behind on rent, what notice must I get?: 14 days; N.Y. Real Prop. Acts. Law §711(2)
How much notice before a rent increase?: 30, 60, or 90 days, depending on the case; N.Y. Real Prop. Law §226-c(1)(a), (2)

Only a court order can remove youN.Y. Real Prop. Acts. Law §768(1)(a)
Protection from retaliationN.Y. Real Prop. Law §223-b(1)
Protection related to immigration statusN.Y. Exec. Law §296(5)(a)(3)

Help

Where to get help with rent in Queens County

These HUD-approved agencies have offices in Queens County. They counsel for free or at low cost.

MC
Margert Community Corporation

1018 Beach 20th St, Far Rockaway · Spanish
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Mortgage delinquency workshops
- and 5 more
(718) 471-3724
AA
Asian Americans for Equality

133-29 41st Avenue, Suite 201, Flushing

Also serves in Cantonese and Mandarin Chinese.
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 7 more
(718) 961-0888
CC
Chhaya Community Development Corporation-Branch Office

12118 Liberty Ave, South Richmond Hill

Also serves in Hindi and other languages.
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Mortgage delinquency workshops
- and 7 more
(718) 478-3848

Rental assistance programs

The ones that serve in Queens County or the whole state, with what each page says about being open.

Emergency Assistance (One Shot Deal)

Run by New York City Human Resources Administration (HRA) · New York City, Bronx County, Kings County, New York County, Queens County, Richmond County

New York City (HRA) emergency payment for people who will lose their home without help, for example with back rent

See details
CityFHEPS (City Fighting Homelessness and Eviction Prevention Supplement)

Run by New York City Department of Social Services (DSS: HRA and DHS) · New York City, Bronx County, Kings County, New York County, Queens County, Richmond County

New York City rental assistance that pays part of the rent each month for people living in a shelter or at risk of entering one

See details
Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP): Regular Benefit

Run by New York City Human Resources Administration (HRA) · New York City, Bronx County, Kings County, New York County, Queens County, Richmond County

Yearly HEAP payment in New York City to help low-income owners and renters pay for heating

Open, per the source
See details

See every agency in New York Find legal aid (lsc.gov)

Tool

How much cash do you need to move in?

It starts with the 2-bedroom fair market rent in Queens County. Change the rent, the deposit and the fees to yours: the numbers stay in your browser.

Count power on top of the rent: in New York, the average home bill was $140 a month in 2024 (EIA). See electricity and gas costs

Open the full tool

Your move

State

We use the place's fair market rent and the state's deposit rule.

Monthly rentHUD fair market rent$HUD two-bedroom fair market rent (FMR) in Queens County (FY2027). Enter the rent of the home you want.What you can set aside each month$To see how long it takes to put it together.

Adjust advanced details

Deposit and rent in advance

The deposit, in

Months of rentDollars

Months of rent for the depositThat is $2,971. We start with an example; enter what you are asked for.Pay the first month before moving inThey also ask for the last month

Application fees$What each application charges, for all the ones you'll fill out.Utility deposits and connection$Electricity, gas, water and internet. Ask each company.The move$Planning example, not a price: $100 to $400 to rent a truck for a day for a move within your city. Get quotes.Pet deposit$Other costs$Boxes, locks, basic furniture.

Let's do the math

Cash to move in

$5,942

What you need before you get the keys.

What adds up

First month: $2,971
Security deposit: $2,971
Total: $5,942

The deposit cap

Pick your state to see whether its law caps the deposit.

Compare each state's rules →

When you'll have it

Enter what you can set aside each month to see how long it takes.

What helps

Ask for a receipt for every payment and keep a copy of the lease.
On move-in day, walk through the home and take dated photos.
Never send money for a home you haven't seen or a lease you haven't read.

Guide: the security deposit Guide: avoiding rental scams Family budget How much rent can I afford?

This is a planning estimate, not a price. What you are asked for depends on the landlord, your lease and your state's and city's rules. It is not legal advice.

Guides

Before you sign

Frequently asked questions

What is the fair market rent in Queens County?

According to HUD (Fiscal year 2027): Studio: $2,593; 1 bedroom: $2,729; 2 bedrooms: $2,971; 3 bedrooms: $3,760; 4 bedrooms: $4,121. It covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone.

How much do you need to earn to rent in Queens County?

Paying the 2-bedroom fair market rent ($2,971) without spending more than 30% of income takes $57.13 an hour full time, or $118,840 a year.

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Queens County?

Generally, families with very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income. For 4 people, HUD's limit here is $84,800 a year (Fiscal year 2026). The family usually pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. You apply at the housing agency.

How much does Section 8 pay in Queens County?

The voucher pays up to your housing agency's payment standard, minus your share. The rule lets the agency set it between 90% and 110% of the fair market rent: for 2 bedrooms here, between $2,674 and $3,268 a month. Your agency publishes its figure.

Does the fair market rent change by ZIP code in Queens County?

For 2 bedrooms they run from $2,620 in 11412 to $4,380 in 11362. Where HUD designates these areas, or where the housing agency chooses to use them, the voucher is figured on the ZIP code's rent instead of the county's. Ask your agency which one it uses.

How many low-income apartments are there in Queens County?

HUD lists 107 properties with homes for low-income households in Queens County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC), HUD-assisted buildings and public housing. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest. For tax-credit apartments and HUD-assisted buildings, you apply directly at the building's management office. They tell you whether units are open and how to apply; HUD does not have that information.

How many households spend too much on rent in Queens County?

Sources and methodology

Fair market rents and income limits come from HUD; typical rent and the burden, from the Census. The wage needed is our calculation: fair market rent × 12 ÷ 30% ÷ full-time hours a year. The voucher rules were read in their official text on the date shown.

Fair Market Rents Fiscal year 2027
Small Area Fair Market Rents Fiscal year 2027
Low-income apartments Retrieved November 6, 2026
American Community Survey Average 2020–2024
Income Limits Fiscal year 2026
HUD-approved housing counseling agencies Retrieved November 6, 2026

Program rules

24 CFR §888.113, Fair market rents for existing housing: Methodology Verified October 30, 2026
24 CFR §982.503, Payment standard areas, schedule, and amounts Verified October 30, 2026
24 CFR §5.603, Definitions (income) Verified October 30, 2026
24 CFR §982.201, Eligibility and targeting Verified October 30, 2026
24 CFR §982.1, Programs: purpose and structure Verified October 30, 2026
24 CFR §982.508, Maximum family share at initial occupancy Verified October 30, 2026
HUD, Housing Choice Voucher Tenants Verified October 30, 2026

Renting in Queens County, New York

Four numbers to start with

Renting in Queens County: what sets it apart

What HUD sets for each size

The fair market rent for your ZIP code

How many households spend too much

Compared with the state and the country

Low-income apartments in Queens County

The Section 8 voucher in Queens County

The rules, with their source

Possible payment standard

Housing agencies that serve this place

Your rights as a tenant in New York

Where to get help with rent in Queens County

Rental assistance programs

Emergency Assistance (One Shot Deal)

CityFHEPS (City Fighting Homelessness and Eviction Prevention Supplement)

Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP): Regular Benefit

How much cash do you need to move in?

Your move

Before you sign

Frequently asked questions

What is the fair market rent in Queens County?

How much do you need to earn to rent in Queens County?

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Queens County?

How much does Section 8 pay in Queens County?

Does the fair market rent change by ZIP code in Queens County?

How many low-income apartments are there in Queens County?

How many households spend too much on rent in Queens County?