Apartments for Rent in Forest Hills Under $5,000
Forest Hills is a leafy, residential Queens neighborhood with Tudor-style homes, Austin Street's shops and restaurants, and a suburban feel. The E/F/M/R trains connect it to Midtown. Rents are moderate.
192 listings available — updated May 20, 2026, refreshed every 3 hours
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Frequently asked
How many apartments are available in Forest Hills right now?
As of May 20, 2026, Rentomatics tracks 192 apartments for rent in Forest Hills under $5,000/month. Listings refresh every 3 hours from StreetEasy, Craigslist, Nooklyn, Zumper, CityRealty, and more.
What is the rent for a typical apartment in Forest Hills?
Among current Rentomatics listings, apartments in Forest Hills start at $1,500/month, with an average of $3,031 and a median of $2,948/month. Prices reflect 192 active listings updated May 20, 2026.
How often are Rentomatics listings updated?
Rentomatics refreshes listings every 3 hours by scraping StreetEasy, Craigslist, Nooklyn, Zumper, CityRealty, Compass, Douglas Elliman, and OpenIgloo. Stale listings are removed within 5 days of last sighting.
Does Rentomatics show broker fees?
Yes. Every Rentomatics listing displays whether a broker fee applies, and users can filter to show only no-fee apartments. Broker fee status is inferred from listing source metadata when not explicitly provided.
What is Forest Hills like?
Forest Hills is a leafy, residential Queens neighborhood with Tudor-style homes, Austin Street's shops and restaurants, and a suburban feel. The E/F/M/R trains connect it to Midtown. Rents are moderate.