Oakland Gardens Neighborhood Guide New York, NY
About
Oakland Gardens is a peaceful, suburban enclave located in the borough of Queens, New York. Known for tastefully maintained townhomes and single family houses, it's a stone's throw from the sprawling Cunningham Park, and intersected by the Long Island Expressway and Clearview Expressway. The neighborhood offers a charming mix of quiet residential streets and commercial conveniences, including the popular Bay Terrace shopping center. Convenient access to Manhattan and other parts of NYC via car and public transit, makes it a well-rounded place to live.
What You Will Love about Oakland Gardens, New York, New York
- The close-knit community and tranquil residential streets offer a respite from the hustle and bustle of NYC.
- Proximity to Cunningham Park provides opportunities for outdoor activities like sports, hiking, and picnicking.
- Easy access to main highways and public transportation makes commuting and traveling simple.
- The neighborhood boasts a variety of shopping and dining options at the nearby Bay Terrace shopping center.
What’s Nearby
Just south of Oakland Gardens, you'll find the Queensborough Community College and its beautiful campus. Close by is the neighborhood of Bayside which offers a vibrant nightlife scene. The bustling downtown Flushing, known for its diverse food scene and the New York Mets' Citi Field, is a short driveaway.
Lifestyle
The lifestyle in Oakland Gardens is primarily suburban, offering a tranquil environment that's perfect for families and retirees. The access to parks, shopping, and dining, coupled with strong community ties, presents a balanced lifestyle that many residents appreciate.
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Rental Trends in Oakland Gardens
| Studio | 1 Bed | 2 Beds | ||||||||||
| $1800 | $1800 | $1800 | $1800 | $1600 | $1700 | $1800 | $1800 | $1920 | $2040 | $2050 | $1925 | $1925 |
| $2550 | $2550 | $2500 | $2500 | $2500 | $2400 | $2400 | $2400 | $2500 | $2600 | $2700 | $2700 | $2700 |
Explore the Neighborhood
There are 238 restaurants, 43 grocery stores, and 23 parks within a mile of the Oakland Gardens neighborhood.
KeyFoodRetail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.2 miles
21414 73rd Ave
- Key Food Stores Co-Op
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.3 miles
21414 73rd Ave
- Paul's Meat Market & Grocery
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Butcher, Grocery Store
•0.6 miles
6123 Springfield Blvd
- Spring Break
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Gourmet Store, Grocery Store
•0.7 miles
22002 Horace Harding Expy
- New Mart
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.7 miles
22104A Horace Harding Expy
- Q Mart
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Fruit and Vegetable Store, Grocery Store
•0.7 miles
22116 Horace Harding Expy
- KeyFood
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.2 miles
21414 73rd Ave
- Windsor Bay Wine & Liquor
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Wine Store, Liquor Store
•0.2 miles
21518 73rd Ave
- Key Food Stores Co-Op
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.3 miles
21414 73rd Ave
- Wine Shoppe of Oakland Gardens
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Liquor Store
•0.4 miles
22212 Union Tpke
- Springfield Wine & Spirits
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Liquor Store
•0.6 miles
6101 Springfield Blvd
- Paul's Meat Market & Grocery
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Butcher, Grocery Store
•0.6 miles
6123 Springfield Blvd
Villa Rustica Ristorante & PizzeriaDining and Drinking, Restaurant, Italian Restaurant, Pizzeria
•0.2 miles
7328 Bell Blvd
- Blue Dake Restaurant
Dining and Drinking, Restaurant, Asian Restaurant, Japanese Restaurant, Sushi Restaurant
•0.2 miles
7332 Bell Blvd
- Sweet Adele's
Dining and Drinking, Cafe, Coffee, and Tea House, Bubble Tea Shop, Coffee Shop, Dessert Shop
•0.2 miles
7310 Bell Blvd
- Dunkin'
Dining and Drinking, Cafe, Coffee, and Tea House, Coffee Shop, Donut Shop
•0.2 miles
21522 73rd Ave
- Baskin-Robbins
Dining and Drinking, Dessert Shop, Ice Cream Parlor, Restaurant, Fast Food Restaurant
•0.2 miles
21522 73rd Ave
- Danny's Grill
Dining and Drinking, Restaurant, BBQ Joint, American Restaurant, Sandwich Spot
•0.2 miles
7306 Bell Blvd
CVS PharmacyRetail, Drugstore
•0.2 miles
215-08 73rd Ave, Windsor Park S/C
- Bagel Supperette Grocery
Retail, Convenience Store
•0.5 miles
22401 Union Tpke
- Prime Drug
Retail, Drugstore
•0.5 miles
22417 Union Tpke
- Pet Supplies of Bayside
Retail, Pet Supplies Store
•0.5 miles
22425 Union Tpke
- MJ88 Pharmacy
Retail, Drugstore
•0.6 miles
6136 Springfield Blvd
- Walgreens
Retail, Drugstore
•0.6 miles
61 29 Springfield Boulevard
Telephone PlaygroundLandmarks and Outdoors, Park, Playground
•0.1 miles
75TH Ave
- Alley Park
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park, Playground
•0.3 miles
67-1-67-49 230TH St
Alley Pond Environmental CenterArts and Entertainment, Museum, Community and Government, Organization, Non-Profit Organization, Landmarks and Outdoors, Park
•0.4 miles
22465 76th Ave
- Alley Pond Park
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park
•0.4 miles
Cross Island Entrance
- Tall Oak Playground
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park, Playground
•0.5 miles
21516 73rd Ave
- Cunningham Park Mtb Trail
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park
•0.6 miles
210TH St
- Alley Pond Environmental Center
Arts and Entertainment, Museum, Community and Government, Organization, Non-Profit Organization, Landmarks and Outdoors, Park
•0.4 miles
22465 76th Ave
Queensborough Performing Arts Center - QPACArts and Entertainment, Performing Arts Venue, Concert Hall, Theater
•1.1 miles
22205 56th Ave
- QCC Art Gallery
Arts and Entertainment, Art Gallery
•1.1 miles
22205 56th Ave
- QCC Oakland Building
Arts and Entertainment, Art Gallery
•1.1 miles
22205 56th Ave
- Queensborough Performing Arts Center
Arts and Entertainment, Performing Arts Venue, Music Venue, Theater
•1.1 miles
22205 56th Ave
- Bestpuppiestoday.com
Arts and Entertainment, Zoo
•1.3 miles
9138 Springfield Blvd
Windsor Park CleanersBusiness and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service, Dry Cleaner
•0.2 miles
7336 Bell Blvd
- La Mirage
Business and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service, Hair Salon
•0.2 miles
7326 Bell Blvd
- BZB Barbershop
Business and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service, Barbershop
•0.2 miles
7334 Bell Blvd
- Apple Tree Day Care Center
Business and Professional Services, Child Care Service, Daycare
•0.2 miles
7320 Bell Blvd
- Lee Laundromat
Business and Professional Services, Laundry Service
•0.2 miles
7308 Bell Blvd
- Jeanney Cleaners
Business and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service, Dry Cleaner
•0.3 miles
21509 73rd Ave
Eastern Queens Boxing ClubSports and Recreation, Gym and Studio, Boxing Gym
•0.4 miles
7820 Springfield Blvd
- Helenes Sacred Space
Sports and Recreation, Gym and Studio
•0.4 miles
6751 212th St
Cunningham Park Auburndale SoccerSports and Recreation, Soccer, Soccer Field
•0.5 miles
209-0-209-98 73RD Ave
- King Tiger Taekwondo
Sports and Recreation, Martial Arts Dojo
•0.5 miles
22413 Union Tpke
- Cambridge Hall Pool & Club
Sports and Recreation, Water Sports, Swimming, Swimming Pool
•0.6 miles
22626 Union Tpke
- Next Step Health and Fitness
Sports and Recreation, Gym and Studio
•0.6 miles
20803 Union Tpke
Fill Ups TavernDining and Drinking, Bar, Restaurant
•0.7 miles
22136 Horace Harding Expy
- Kokio
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Beer Bar, Restaurant, Asian Restaurant, Korean Restaurant, Wings Joint
•0.7 miles
22140 Horace Harding Expy
- Village Cafe
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Cafe, Coffee, and Tea House, Coffee Shop, Restaurant
•0.9 miles
21444 Hillside Ave
- Winchester's
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Beer Bar, Beer Garden, Restaurant
•1.0 mile
23312 Hillside Ave
- Winchester Deli
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Beer Garden, Restaurant, Deli
•1.0 mile
23320 Hillside Ave
- Christmas Karaoke
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Karaoke Bar, Restaurant
•1.3 miles
4729 Bell Blvd
- Queens Borough Public Library
Community and Government, Library
•0.4 miles
7950 Bell Blvd
- Windsor Park Branch Queens Library
Community and Government, Library
•0.4 miles
7950 Bell Blvd
- Ivy Prep Early Learning Academy
Community and Government, Education, Preschool
•0.6 miles
6158 Springfield Blvd
- Metrokids Preschool
Community and Government, Education, Preschool
•0.6 miles
6108 220th St
- St Roberts Library
Community and Government, Library
•0.9 miles
5610 214th St
- Morning Star Preschool
Business and Professional Services, Child Care Service, Community and Government, Education, Preschool
•1.3 miles
4724 Bell Blvd
Urgent Health SupplyHealth and Medicine, Urgent Care Center
•0.6 miles
6143 Springfield Blvd
- Creedmoor Psychiatric Center
Health and Medicine, Hospital
•1.2 miles
7925 Winchester Blvd
- Csi Medgas
Health and Medicine, Hospital
•1.3 miles
21210 48th Ave
- Certified Specialties
Health and Medicine, Hospital
•1.3 miles
21210 48th Ave
- 105 Precinct Police Department
Community and Government, Government Building, Law Enforcement and Public Safety, Police Station
•1.4 miles
9208 222nd St
- NYPD 111th Precinct
Community and Government, Government Building, Law Enforcement and Public Safety, Police Station
•1.6 miles
4506 215th St
Oakland Gardens Apartments and Rentals
82 Rental properties in Oakland Gardens, New York, NY.
Cost of Living
| Category | Compare to State Avg. | Compare to National Avg. |
|---|---|---|
| housing | 10.1% | 67.6% |
| utilities | 0.1% | 33.7% |
| food | 0.9% | 5.3% |
| transportation | 1.1% | 6.4% |
| healthcare | 0.7% | 11% |
Oakland Gardens Demographics
Oakland Gardens Reviews
Busy Streets
No
Say 4 of 4 renters
Noise Late At Night
No
Say 4 of 4 renters
Area Has Litter
No
Say 4 of 4 renters
Nearby Parks
Yes
Say 4 of 4 renters
Near Schools
Yes
Say 4 of 4 renters
Good Place To Raise A Family
Yes
Say 4 of 4 renters
Oakland Gardens Transportation
Somewhat Walkable
Bikeable
Good Transit
Greyhound Bus Lines
Other
21917 Hillside Ave
Mta Q1
Bus Stop
22286 Braddock Ave
Queens Village LIRR Station
Other
Jamaica Ave
Source: foursquare.com
Mta Q1
Bus Stop
22286 Braddock Ave
MTA New York City Bus - Q77
Bus Stop
Francis Lewis Blvd
Source: foursquare.com
Greyhound Bus Lines
Other
21917 Hillside Ave
Queens Village LIRR Station
Other
Jamaica Ave
Source: foursquare.com
Oakland Gardens Schools
- 10/10
P.S. 205 Alexander Graham Bell
Grades PK, K-5 • Public
- 7/10
Grades PK, K-5 • Public
- 8/10
Grades PK, K-5 • Public
- NRNo Rating
Yeshiva Primary And Junior High School
Grades PK, K-8 • Private
- NRNo Rating
Holy Martyrs Armenian Day School
Grades PK-6 • Private
Neighborhoods Around Oakland Gardens
| Neighborhood | StudioAvg Rent | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| Northeastern QueensNeighborhood in New-york, New-york | $1,995 | 3% |
| Southeastern QueensNeighborhood in New-york, New-york | $1,699 | 0% |
| BriarwoodNeighborhood in New-york, New-york | $1,825 | 22% |
| Jamaica EstatesNeighborhood in New-york, New-york | $1,650 | -- |
| HolliswoodNeighborhood in New-york, New-york | -- | -- |
| Downtown FlushingNeighborhood in New-york, New-york | $1,800 | 13% |
| South JamaicaNeighborhood in New-york, New-york | $1,500 | 33% |
| St. AlbansNeighborhood in New-york, New-york | $1,600 | -- |
| Bay TerraceNeighborhood in New-york, New-york | -- | -- |
| AuburndaleNeighborhood in New-york, New-york | -- | -- |
| Jamaica HillsNeighborhood in New-york, New-york | $1,650 | 11% |
| Bellerose ManorNeighborhood in New-york, New-york | -- | -- |
| Kissena Park NorthNeighborhood in New-york, New-york | -- | -- |
| PomonokNeighborhood in New-york, New-york | -- | -- |
| Douglaston HillNeighborhood in New-york, New-york | $1,995 | -- |
| Franklin SquareNeighborhood in Franklin-square, New-york | -- | -- |
| Saddle RockNeighborhood in Great-neck, New-york | -- | -- |
| University GardensNeighborhood in Great-neck, New-york | -- | -- |
| North Valley StreamNeighborhood in North-valley-stream, New-york | -- | -- |
| Jamaica ParkNeighborhood in New-york, New-york | -- | -- |
| Long Island EstatesNeighborhood in New-york, New-york | -- | -- |
| Flushing HeightsNeighborhood in New-york, New-york | -- | -- |
| Queens HillsideNeighborhood in New-york, New-york | -- | -- |
| Fulton HeightsNeighborhood in New-york, New-york | -- | -- |
| Richmond Hill Kew GardensNeighborhood in New-york, New-york | -- | -- |
| Garden City ParkNeighborhood in Garden-city-park, New-york | -- | -- |
| North HillsNeighborhood in North-hills, New-york | -- | -- |
| Neighborhood | 1 BedAvg Rent | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| Northeastern QueensNeighborhood in New-york, New-york | $2,250 | 9% |
| Southeastern QueensNeighborhood in New-york, New-york | $2,199 | 10% |
| BriarwoodNeighborhood in New-york, New-york | $1,700 | 13% |
| Jamaica EstatesNeighborhood in New-york, New-york | $2,600 | -- |
| HolliswoodNeighborhood in New-york, New-york | $2,500 | 19% |
| Downtown FlushingNeighborhood in New-york, New-york | $2,200 | -- |
| South JamaicaNeighborhood in New-york, New-york | $2,250 | -- |
| St. AlbansNeighborhood in New-york, New-york | $1,500 | 21% |
| Bay TerraceNeighborhood in New-york, New-york | -- | -- |
| AuburndaleNeighborhood in New-york, New-york | $1,800 | -- |
| Jamaica HillsNeighborhood in New-york, New-york | $2,000 | 0% |
| Bellerose ManorNeighborhood in New-york, New-york | -- | -- |
| Kissena Park NorthNeighborhood in New-york, New-york | -- | -- |
| PomonokNeighborhood in New-york, New-york | $1,650 | -- |
| Douglaston HillNeighborhood in New-york, New-york | $2,250 | -- |
| Franklin SquareNeighborhood in Franklin-square, New-york | $2,100 | -- |
| Saddle RockNeighborhood in Great-neck, New-york | -- | -- |
| University GardensNeighborhood in Great-neck, New-york | -- | -- |
| North Valley StreamNeighborhood in North-valley-stream, New-york | $2,300 | -- |
| Jamaica ParkNeighborhood in New-york, New-york | -- | -- |
| Long Island EstatesNeighborhood in New-york, New-york | -- | -- |
| Flushing HeightsNeighborhood in New-york, New-york | -- | -- |
| Queens HillsideNeighborhood in New-york, New-york | -- | -- |
| Fulton HeightsNeighborhood in New-york, New-york | -- | -- |
| Richmond Hill Kew GardensNeighborhood in New-york, New-york | -- | -- |
| Garden City ParkNeighborhood in Garden-city-park, New-york | -- | -- |
| North HillsNeighborhood in North-hills, New-york | -- | -- |
| Neighborhood | 2 BedsAvg Rent | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| Northeastern QueensNeighborhood in New-york, New-york | $2,800 | 8% |
| Southeastern QueensNeighborhood in New-york, New-york | $2,750 | 10% |
| BriarwoodNeighborhood in New-york, New-york | $2,300 | 25% |
| Jamaica EstatesNeighborhood in New-york, New-york | $2,500 | -- |
| HolliswoodNeighborhood in New-york, New-york | $2,900 | -- |
| Downtown FlushingNeighborhood in New-york, New-york | $2,750 | 10% |
| South JamaicaNeighborhood in New-york, New-york | $2,200 | -- |
| St. AlbansNeighborhood in New-york, New-york | $2,500 | 19% |
| Bay TerraceNeighborhood in New-york, New-york | $2,500 | -- |
| AuburndaleNeighborhood in New-york, New-york | $2,600 | 13% |
| Jamaica HillsNeighborhood in New-york, New-york | $2,600 | 8% |
| Bellerose ManorNeighborhood in New-york, New-york | -- | -- |
| Kissena Park NorthNeighborhood in New-york, New-york | -- | -- |
| PomonokNeighborhood in New-york, New-york | $3,500 | -- |
| Douglaston HillNeighborhood in New-york, New-york | $2,855 | -- |
| Franklin SquareNeighborhood in Franklin-square, New-york | $2,500 | -- |
| Saddle RockNeighborhood in Great-neck, New-york | -- | -- |
| University GardensNeighborhood in Great-neck, New-york | -- | -- |
| North Valley StreamNeighborhood in North-valley-stream, New-york | $3,200 | -- |
| Jamaica ParkNeighborhood in New-york, New-york | -- | -- |
| Long Island EstatesNeighborhood in New-york, New-york | $2,250 | -- |
| Flushing HeightsNeighborhood in New-york, New-york | -- | -- |
| Queens HillsideNeighborhood in New-york, New-york | $2,500 | -- |
| Fulton HeightsNeighborhood in New-york, New-york | $2,000 | -- |
| Richmond Hill Kew GardensNeighborhood in New-york, New-york | $2,900 | -- |
| Garden City ParkNeighborhood in Garden-city-park, New-york | -- | -- |
| North HillsNeighborhood in North-hills, New-york | -- | -- |
| Neighborhood | 3 BedsAvg Rent | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| Northeastern QueensNeighborhood in New-york, New-york | $3,500 | 17% |
| Southeastern QueensNeighborhood in New-york, New-york | $3,200 | 3% |
| BriarwoodNeighborhood in New-york, New-york | $3,400 | -- |
| Jamaica EstatesNeighborhood in New-york, New-york | $3,000 | -- |
| HolliswoodNeighborhood in New-york, New-york | -- | -- |
| Downtown FlushingNeighborhood in New-york, New-york | $3,100 | 3% |
| South JamaicaNeighborhood in New-york, New-york | $3,000 | 13% |
| St. AlbansNeighborhood in New-york, New-york | $2,850 | 8% |
| Bay TerraceNeighborhood in New-york, New-york | $3,500 | -- |
| AuburndaleNeighborhood in New-york, New-york | $3,200 | 10% |
| Jamaica HillsNeighborhood in New-york, New-york | $3,300 | 10% |
| Bellerose ManorNeighborhood in New-york, New-york | -- | -- |
| Kissena Park NorthNeighborhood in New-york, New-york | $2,800 | -- |
| PomonokNeighborhood in New-york, New-york | $3,580 | -- |
| Douglaston HillNeighborhood in New-york, New-york | -- | -- |
| Franklin SquareNeighborhood in Franklin-square, New-york | $3,000 | -- |
| Saddle RockNeighborhood in Great-neck, New-york | -- | -- |
| University GardensNeighborhood in Great-neck, New-york | -- | -- |
| North Valley StreamNeighborhood in North-valley-stream, New-york | -- | -- |
| Jamaica ParkNeighborhood in New-york, New-york | $3,450 | -- |
| Long Island EstatesNeighborhood in New-york, New-york | $3,900 | -- |
| Flushing HeightsNeighborhood in New-york, New-york | -- | -- |
| Queens HillsideNeighborhood in New-york, New-york | -- | -- |
| Fulton HeightsNeighborhood in New-york, New-york | -- | -- |
| Richmond Hill Kew GardensNeighborhood in New-york, New-york | -- | -- |
| Garden City ParkNeighborhood in Garden-city-park, New-york | $4,500 | -- |
| North HillsNeighborhood in North-hills, New-york | -- | -- |