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Sunnyside, NY

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A progressive Queens neighborhood minutes from Brooklyn and Manhattan

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Sunnyside, a historic neighborhood in Queens, has a reputation of being an affordable place to live while still offering convenient access to Manhattan and Brooklyn. Rentals tend to be reasonably priced by New York standards, with numerous apartments, houses, and condos for rent. Great schools paired with peaceful streets make Sunnyside an ideal spot to settle down outside of the big city. Multiple subway stops along Queens Boulevard and another on Roosevelt Avenue make it easy to get around New York without having to walk far for a ride. The ride to Times Square is just fifteen minutes via the 7 Train.

The neighborhood is also known for its progressive nature and artsy vibe with art galleries, studios, and public art lining the streets. Sunnyside’s population is incredibly diverse, displayed through the cultures that make up the community. Find a plethora of restaurants serving international cuisines representing all parts of the world scattered throughout town as well as festivals and events taking place throughout the year.

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The Lowery is one of many Sunnyside hotspots

The Sunnyside Arch was built in 1983

A shady neighborhood street in Sunnyside

Family-friendly Sunnyside is a walkable neighborhood

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Sunnyside, NY is $1,875 for a studio, $2,050 for one bedroom, $2,681 for two bedrooms, and $3,788 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Sunnyside has increased by 0.6% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,050/month
640 Sq Ft
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Transportation

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Walker's Paradise

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.

96

Rider's Paradise

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

Living in this area is considered a rider’s paradise, with world-class transportation.

84

Very Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.