Astoria, New York, NY—11103

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Astoria, New York, NY is $3,030, with a year-over-year rent change of -7.1%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Astoria, New York, NY is studios: $3,870, 1-bedrooms: $2,600, 2-bedrooms: $3,150, 3-bedrooms: $4,000, 4-bedrooms: $1,480. The most common rental property sizes in Astoria, New York, NY are 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom, accounting for 43.9% and 38.6% of the rental stock.

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Astoria, New York, NY has a population of 35,400, which has decreased by -2.2% over the past 5 years. Astoria, New York, NY is a less popular place for families, as children make up 13.3% of the population. The area has a highly educated workforce, with 52.4% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 16.3% reporting working from home.

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Astoria, New York, NY is a predominantly white area, with 53.5% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 7.8% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Astoria, New York, NY is hispanic, making up 26.2% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 37.9% of the population in Astoria, New York, NY, and this percentage has decreased by 10.4% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

As of 2024, the percent of homes in Astoria, New York, NY under the Section 8 program is 0.1%. This is considered low, suggesting that the neighborhood is sparsely composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. In Astoria, New York, NY, all tracked home sizes have HUD payment amounts above market rent, suggesting strong Section 8 opportunity across the board.