Apartments for Rent in Jackson Heights Under $5,000
Jackson Heights is one of NYC's most diverse neighborhoods — incredible food from South Asian to Latin American cuisines. The 7/E/F/M/R trains make it well-connected. Rents are very reasonable.
156 listings available — updated May 20, 2026, refreshed every 3 hours
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Frequently asked
How many apartments are available in Jackson Heights right now?
As of May 20, 2026, Rentomatics tracks 156 apartments for rent in Jackson Heights 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 Jackson Heights?
Among current Rentomatics listings, apartments in Jackson Heights start at $1,300/month, with an average of $2,501 and a median of $2,400/month. Prices reflect 156 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 Jackson Heights like?
Jackson Heights is one of NYC's most diverse neighborhoods — incredible food from South Asian to Latin American cuisines. The 7/E/F/M/R trains make it well-connected. Rents are very reasonable.