Last updated on October 16, 2026

Average rent in
Babylon, NY

Median rent

Median rent in Babylon

$2,700/mo

increased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Babylon is $2,700 per month as of October 2026. This is 42% above the national average rent, or $800 more per month.

$2.61

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Babylon

22

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Babylon rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Babylon, NY

Average rent prices in Babylon have increased by 7% over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Babylon, NY

Rent prices in Babylon vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Babylon is $2,850, whereas a house costs $3,850. 1-bedroom apartments in Babylon run $2,500 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,900.

Listings

Studio

$2,090

22%

10%

1 bedroom

$2,455

No Change

7%

2 bedroom

$2,900

14%

11%

3 bedroom

$3,675

10%

23%

4 bedroom

$5,000

No Change

23%

Studio

Average rent

$2,090

Last 30 days

22%

Last year

10%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,455

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,900

Last 30 days

14%

Last year

11%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,675

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

23%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,000

Last year

23%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Babylon, NY, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Babylon, NY compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Babylon and Bay Shore by all bedroom counts and property types.

Babylon

Median rent price$2,700
increased by42%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,900
increased by53%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Babylon, NY is 7% lower than the median rent in Bay Shore, NY.

Discover rentals in Babylon, NY

42 Haab Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Babylon

Residential Lease, Babylon, NY

42 Haab Ave, Babylon, NY 11702

2 beds

1 bath

$2,700

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
50 The Cres #A1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Babylon

Residential Lease, Babylon, NY

50 The Cres #A1, Babylon, NY 11702

2 beds

1 bath

$2,900

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1 Park Ave #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Babylon

Residential Lease, Babylon, NY

1 Park Ave #2, Babylon, NY 11702

2 beds

1 bath

$3,400

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Frequently asked questions for Babylon, NY

Quick answers to common questions about the Babylon rental market.

How much is rent in Babylon?

The average rent in Babylon is $2,700 per month as of October 10, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Babylon?

Average rent prices in Babylon have increased by 7% over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.

How does Babylon rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Babylon is 42% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $800 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Babylon?

To comfortably afford rent in Babylon, you'd need to earn approximately $108,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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