Last updated on October 30, 2026

Average rent in
Central Islip, NY

Median rent

Median rent in Central Islip

$3,520/mo

increased by18%

vs previous year

The average rent in Central Islip is $3,520 per month as of October 2026. This is 85% above the national average rent, or $1,620 more per month.

$2.89

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Central Islip

9

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Central Islip rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Central Islip, NY, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Central Islip, NY

Average rent prices in Central Islip have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 18% 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 Central Islip, NY

Rent prices in Central Islip vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Central Islip is $3,510, whereas a house costs $5,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Central Islip run $2,399 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,408.

Listings

Studio

$2,095

No Change

5%

1 bedroom

$2,500

No Change

25%

2 bedroom

$3,290

3%

No Change

3 bedroom

$3,600

No Change

7%

4 bedroom

$5,575

No Change

12%

Studio

Average rent

$2,095

Last year

5%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last year

25%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,290

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,600

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,575

Last year

12%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Central Islip, 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 Central Islip, NY compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Central Islip and Babylon by all bedroom counts and property types.

Central Islip

Median rent price$3,520
increased by85%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,700
increased by42%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Central Islip, NY is 30% higher than the median rent in Babylon, NY.

Discover rentals in Central Islip, NY

290 Leaf Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Central Islip

Residential Lease, Central Islip, NY

290 Leaf Ave, Central Islip, NY 11722

3 beds

1.5 baths

$3,500

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.
221 Eastview Dr #16 - Photo 1 of 1
New construction

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Central Islip

Residential Lease, Central Islip, NY

221 Eastview Dr #16, Central Islip, NY 11722

2 beds

2 baths

$3,520

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.
15 E Walnut St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Central Islip

2 beds

1 bath

$3,600

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.
15 E Walnut St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Central Islip

3 beds

1 bath

$3,600

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.

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Frequently asked questions for Central Islip, NY

Quick answers to common questions about the Central Islip rental market.

How much is rent in Central Islip?

The average rent in Central Islip is $3,520 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Central Islip?

Average rent prices in Central Islip have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 18% since last year.

How does Central Islip rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Central Islip is 85% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,620 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Central Islip?

To comfortably afford rent in Central Islip, you'd need to earn approximately $141,000/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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