Astoria, New York, NY—11105

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Astoria, New York, NY is $3,520, with a year-over-year rent change of 2.6%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Astoria, New York, NY is studios: $3,350, 1-bedrooms: $2,820, 2-bedrooms: $3,310, 3-bedrooms: $4,510, 4-bedrooms: $5,420. The most common rental property sizes in Astoria, New York, NY are 2-bedroom and 1-bedroom, accounting for 43.2% and 35.9% of the rental stock.

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Astoria, New York, NY has a population of 38,500, which has increased by 3.0% over the past 5 years. Astoria, New York, NY is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 15.6% of the population. The area has a highly educated workforce, with 54.6% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 19.0% reporting working from home.

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Astoria, New York, NY is a predominantly white area, with 59.9% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 1.6% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Astoria, New York, NY is hispanic, making up 22.4% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 32.0% of the population in Astoria, New York, NY, and this percentage has decreased by 14.2% 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 4.8%. 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. 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom units appear to be good home sizes to consider for Section 8 housing in Astoria, New York, NY, because HUD payments exceed market rent, while 4-bedroom units do not.