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3-bedroom apartment for rent in Jackson Heights

3134 79th St, Jackson Heights, Queens, New York, NY, 11370

$3,300/mo
Rent per month · in USD
Size
1,800 ft² (167 m²)
Available
Now

About this home

Apartment for rent in Jackson Heights, Queens: 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 1,800 ft². Rent $3,300/mo. Built in 1950.

From the original listing · Realtor.comShow

Welcome to this spacious and sun-filled 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom second-floor apartment located in the heart of East Elmhurst/Jackson Heights. This charming home offers a comfortable and versatile layout with carpeted floors, high ceilings, large windows providing plenty of natural light, generous room sizes, ample closet/storage space, and classic French doors that add character throughout. The apartment features a separate kitchen with plenty of cabinetry, full bathroom with tub, spacious living area, and three bedrooms, providing plenty of room to create a comfortable home. Multiple exposures and oversized windows keep the apartment bright and airy throughout the day. Conveniently located near shopping, restaurants, public transportation, schools, and neighborhood amenities, with easy access to everything Jackson Heights and East Elmhurst have to offer. Don't miss the opportunity to make this spacious second-floor apartment your new home. Schedule your private showing today!

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Roofy listing score

Grade C, 66/100 · Fairly complete

How complete and honest this listing is, from what the source sites show and Roofy’s own checks. It isn’t a rating of the home or the agent. How the score works

  • Photos25/25
    • Full points: 17 photos15/15
    • Full points: Large, clear photos (about 1,000 px)10/10
  • Details12/20
    • Full points: Price stated3/3
    • Full points: Bedrooms stated2/2
    • Full points: Bathrooms stated2/2
    • Full points: Size stated2/2
    • No points: No move-in date0/2
    • No points: No lease length0/1
    • No points: No pet policy0/1
    • No points: Laundry not mentioned0/1
    • No points: Heat and utilities not mentioned0/1
    • No points: No amenities listed0/2
    • Full points: Description of 146 words3/3
  • True cost7/15
    • No points: Broker fee not stated0/8
    • Full points: Price in line with similar homes in the borough7/7
  • Accuracy12/15
    • Nothing to compare: Listed on one site, nothing to compare3/6
    • Full points: Agrees with city records (built 1950, 2 homes)5/5
    • Full points: Confirmed on its source site 4 days ago4/4
  • Legal10/10
    • Full points: No fair-housing problems found in the wording6/6
    • Full points: The agent’s license is active4/4
  • Trust0/15
    • No points: Not claimed on Roofy by the agent or owner0/10
    • No points: The agent is not verified on Roofy0/5

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Scored Nov 2, 2026 · Score version 1. No one can pay to change a score.

Fees and terms

Estimated cash to move in$6,620

First month $3,300, a one-month deposit $3,300 (the most New York allows) and a $20 screening fee. Under the FARE Act the listing broker’s fee is not yours to pay.

Compared with the area

Asks $3,300/mo, 6% below the median asking rent for 3-bedroom rentals in Queens.

Median here
$3,500/mo
400 listings, last 90 days
Typical range
$3,200–$3,900
The middle half of listings
Per ft²/mo
$1.83 vs $2.86
This home vs the median, 36% lower

Priced in line with similar homes here.

0.8% of these listings have cut their price.

Asking prices of listings on Roofy and listing sites in the last 90 days, not signed leases or sale prices. One currency, never converted.

More about Queens

Location

Location as the listing shows it.Open in Google Maps

Nearby transit

  • 65 StM R19 min walk
  • 82 St-Jackson Hts719 min walk
  • 74 St-Broadway720 min walk

Nearby public schools · District 30

Distance only, not school zones. Check the zoned school with NYC Public Schools.

The building

2 units · 2 floors · built 1950

Building record (NYC)

NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)

31-34 79 Street · BBL 4-01149-0022 · built 1950 · 2 units

Roofy building score 91/100 · Well keptAbout the building, from HPD violations. Not an inspection.
Building type
Two-family home
Open HPD violations
None
Heat complaints
0 this season
Complaints, last 12 months
0
Rent stabilization
None in 2018–2024 tax bills
Last sale (12-month file)
No sales in our 12-month file

No open immediately hazardous (Class C) violations.

See the full building record

Public NYC records about the building, not about the person listing it. Buyers and renters can see them on city websites too. Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOF).

Added to Roofy Oct 29, 2026Last checked on Realtor.com Oct 29, 2026Roofy doesn’t verify listings. Never send money before seeing a home.

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