Fresh Meadows Home for Rent

Fresh Meadows in Queens is a predominantly residential neighborhood, home to multigenerational families and college students from nearby St. John’s University. The area is known for its strong school district, featuring highly rated institutions like P.S. 26 Rufus King School, J.H.S. 216 George J. Ryan, and Francis Lewis High School. Housing options include a mix of single-family and multifamily homes, garden-style co-ops, and high-rise condos. The neighborhood features Cape Cod and ranch-style houses, with many properties being purchased for their lots to build new homes. The housing stock is older, with many homes dating back to the 1920s and 1930s, often requiring renovations. Fresh Meadows is safer than the national average, providing a relatively low crime risk environment. Cunningham Park is a key attraction, offering sports fields and a dog run, and is part of a larger network of green spaces including Kissena Park and Flushing Meadows Corona Park. Dining and shopping options are available along Horace Harding Expressway and at Fresh Meadows Place, with chain restaurants, local eateries, and a movie theater. Despite the lack of a subway stop, residents can access public transportation via several bus lines, and drivers benefit from proximity to I-495 and Grand Central Parkway. Manhattan is approximately 11 miles away, and LaGuardia Airport is about 8 miles from the neighborhood.