Cambria Heights is located on the eastern outer skirts of Queens. Cambria Heights got its name for being one of the highest points in the entire city. Residents here enjoy living in their modest homes and their quaint, suburb locale. Commuting to Manhattan can be somewhat difficult from Cambria Heights because of the lack of public transportation. Cambria Heights is primarily a residential area, with a small commercial shopping district available on Hillside Ave.

Cambria heights' residences primarily consist of single and multi-family homes. General rents in this area range from studios for $600-800, one-bedrooms for $700-$1000, two-bedrooms for $900-$1100.

Cambria Heights is not ideal for the Manhattan commuter, as the closest Subways are the E and F trains at Jamaica Center. Jamaica Center is usually a 10 minute ride by bus or car. The other option is the Long Island Rail Road which leaves Jamaica every hour.This too is 10 minutes by bus or car.