Last updated on May 27, 2026

Average rent in
Babylon, NY

Median rent

Median rent in Babylon

$3,200/mo

increased by27%

vs previous year

The average rent in Babylon is $3,200 per month as of May 2026. This is 64% above the national average rent, or $1,250 more per month.

$3.96

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Babylon

20

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 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 remained the same over the last month and have increased by 27% 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 $3,200, whereas a house costs $4,900. 1-bedroom apartments in Babylon run $3,200 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,600.

Listings

Studio

$2,150

7%

9%

1 bedroom

$3,200

2%

50%

2 bedroom

$2,772

21%

7%

3 bedroom

$3,195

8%

1%

4 bedroom

$5,500

No Change

-

Studio

Average rent

$2,150

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

9%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$3,200

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

50%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,772

Last 30 days

21%

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,195

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,500

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$3,200
increased by64%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,850
increased by46%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Babylon, NY is 12% higher than the median rent in Bay Shore, NY.

Discover rentals in Babylon, NY

78A Upper Deer Park Avenue #2B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Babylon

APARTMENT - Other - Babylon, NY

78A Upper Deer Park Avenue #2B, Babylon, NY 11702

1 bed

1 bath

$2,000

Apartment for rent

125 Deer Park Ave Unit C - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Babylon

APARTMENT - Babylon, NY

125 Deer Park Ave Unit C, Babylon, NY 11702

2 beds

1 bath

$2,600

Apartment for rent

36 Cooper St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Babylon

APARTMENT - Other - Babylon, NY

36 Cooper St, Babylon, NY 11702

3 beds

1 bath

$3,100

Apartment for rent

18 Roosevelt St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Babylon

SINGLE_FAMILY - Babylon, NY

18 Roosevelt St, Babylon, NY 11702

3 beds

1 bath

$3,400

House for rent

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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 $3,200 per month as of May 23, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Babylon?

Average rent prices in Babylon have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 27% since last year.

How does Babylon rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Babylon is 64% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,250 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 $128,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Babylon?

Babylon has a median rent of around $2,470 for the area. The rental market maintains steady availability with approximately 15 listings per month, giving budget-conscious renters consistent options to explore.

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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