Kew Gardens Apartments for Rent
About Kew Gardens Neighborhood

Kew Gardens is a densely populated neighborhood located in central Queens. This charming upper-class residential neighborhood is mostly comprised of one-family homes, garden apartment buildings, co-ops, and converted condominiums. Forest Park is the local adjoining park and is located south of the neighborhood. Maple Grove Cemetery is another peaceful green space open to the public. The community is overall very ethnically diverse. There are many locally owned businesses and restaurants in the area. Notable residents included actor Charlie Chaplin and comedian Rodney Dangerfield. Conveniently located minutes away from both JFK and LGA Airport, the LIRR station in Kew Gardens provides a shorter, yet more expensive commute.
Average Rental Prices in Kew Gardens
These are the average rental prices in Kew Gardens 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
$1,6251 Bedroom
$1,9502 Bedroom
$2,5503 Bedroom
$2,698
Average Credit Score Needed to Rent in Kew Gardens
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Transportation
These trains run through Kew Gardens. In addition, city buses are also available in this area.
Available Subway Lines:
- E
- F
Crime Rate in Kew Gardens
Schools
P.S. 054 Hillside
P.S. 113 Isaac Chauncey
P.S. 051
P.S. 056 Harry Eichler
P.S. 117 J. Keld / Briarwood School
P.S. 082 Hammond
P.S. 099 Kew Gardens
P.S. 101 School In The Gardens
P.S. 196 Grand Central Parkway
Richmond Hill High School
Hillcrest High School
J.H.S. 190 Russell Sage
J.H.S. 217 Robert A. Van Wyck
M.S. 137 America'S School Of Heroes