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Whitestone, NY

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Savor the serenity of this waterfront NYC suburb

Family-Friendly Suburban Luxurious Diverse Convenient Close-Knit Quiet Waterfront

Situated in New York City’s Queens borough, Whitestone borders the East River to the north. Whitestone’s waterfront locale defines the area, adding a sense of calm and salty breezes to the neighborhood’s tree-lined streets. Whitestone is largely residential and often regarded for its quiet, suburban feel.

A strong sense of community permeates Whitestone, fostered by a friendly spirit and a fierce loyalty to local businesses that populate Whitestone Village around 150th Street and 14th Avenue. Waterfront parks like Francis Lewis Park, Little Bay Park, and Fort Totten Park offer Whitestone residents access to a host of outdoor activities. Whitestone also possesses a convenient locale, accessible to multiple bridges, expressways, airports, and public transportation. Manhattan and its many metropolitan amenities are just a short drive or train ride away.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Whitestone, NY is $2,005 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Whitestone has increased by 0.2% in the past year.

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Transportation

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Very Walkable

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If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

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Good Transit

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The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.

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Bikeable

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While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Little Bay Park
  • Fort Totten Park
  • Crocheron Park
  • Ferry Point Park
  • Maritime Industry Museum at Fort Schuyler

Airports

  • Laguardia
  • John F Kennedy International

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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.