Forest Hills Apartments for Rent
About Forest Hills Neighborhood
Forest Hills is a centrally-located residential neighborhood located in Queens. It is bordered by two of the largest parks in the borough – 1,255-acre Flushing Meadows-Corona Park and 544-acre Forest Park. Though it has an urban vibe, it has maintained a quieter, suburban lifestyle. There are multiple apartment buildings scattered throughout with a number of luxury and high-rise condos. The Forest Hills Gardens section was built as a planned garden-city community and includes many single-family attached and free-standing Tudor-Norman style homes. Austin Street is the most popular and visited street filled with charming shops cafes and restaurants. Notable residents have included actor Ray Romano, singer-songwriter Paul Simon and rapper and actress Awkwafina.
Average Rental Prices in Forest Hills
These are the average rental prices in Forest Hills by apartment size. To find out how much you need to earn in order to qualify for these prices, go to our salary calculator.
Studios
$1,6331 Bedroom
$1,9652 Bedroom
$2,4793 Bedroom
$3,101
Average Credit Score Needed to Rent in Forest Hills
Your credit score is an important factor in determining your qualification for rentals or even some condo or co-op purchases.
Credit Score
Transportation
These trains run through Forest Hills. In addition, city buses are also available in this area.
Available Subway Lines:
- E
- F
- M
- R
Crime Rate in Forest Hills
Schools
P.S. 220 Edward Mandel
P.S. 175 The Lynn Gross Discovery School
P.S. 174 William Sidney Mount
P.S. 144 Col Jeromus Remsen
P.S. 101 School In The Gardens
P.S. 196 Grand Central Parkway
Forest Hills High School
Hillcrest High School
J.H.S. 190 Russell Sage