Last updated on August 16, 2026

Average rent in
East Hampton, NY

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    East Hampton, NY rent rose 40.0% year over year, with a current median of $42,000/month. Renters today are paying $6,605 more per month on average than last year despite a 4.8% month-over-month decline from the recent peak.

  • Vs. national rents

    East Hampton rents run roughly 21× the $1,925/month national median, with a total rental inventory of 197 units. This market is characterized by a very high rent level compared to the national median.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    In East Hampton, 1-bedroom units rent for $27,272/month, 2-bedrooms for $20,000/month, 3-bedrooms for $30,000/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $50,000/month. Houses dominate the market at $42,678/month, while apartments are much less common and rent for $20,000/month.

Median rent

Median rent in East Hampton

$42,000/mo

increased by40%

vs previous year

The average rent in East Hampton is $42,000 per month as of August 2026. This is 2082% above the national average rent, or $40,075 more per month.

$17.48

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in East Hampton

197

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of East Hampton rentals at each price point

100%75%50%25%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in East Hampton, NY

Average rent prices in East Hampton have decreased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 40% 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 East Hampton, NY

Rent prices in East Hampton vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in East Hampton is $20,000, whereas a house costs $42,678. 1-bedroom apartments in East Hampton run $3,500 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $20,000.

Listings

1 bedroom

$27,272

31%

-

2 bedroom

$20,000

2%

42%

3 bedroom

$30,000

2%

21%

4 bedroom

$50,000

1%

20%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$27,272

Last 30 days

31%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$20,000

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

42%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$30,000

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

21%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$50,000

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

20%

The table above reflects average rent prices in East Hampton, 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 East Hampton, NY compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in East Hampton and Amagansett by all bedroom counts and property types.

East Hampton

Median rent price$42,000
increased by2082%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$35,000
increased by1718%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in East Hampton, NY is 20% higher than the median rent in Amagansett, NY.

Discover rentals in East Hampton, NY

63 Gardiners Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in East Hampton

APARTMENT - Contemporary - East Hampton, NY

63 Gardiners Ln, East Hampton, NY 11937

1 bed

1 bath

$42,000

$3,500

Price drop

Apartment for rent

52 Settlers Landing Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in East Hampton

SINGLE_FAMILY - Northwest Harbor, NY

52 Settlers Landing Ln, East Hampton, NY 11937

3 beds

3 baths

$6,000

House for rent

98 Northwest Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in East Hampton

House for rent

28 Mill Hill Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in East Hampton

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for East Hampton, NY

Quick answers to common questions about the East Hampton rental market.

How much is rent in East Hampton?

The average rent in East Hampton is $42,000 per month as of August 15, 2026.

Is rent up or down in East Hampton?

Average rent prices in East Hampton have decreased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 40% since last year.

How does East Hampton rent compare to the national average?

Rent in East Hampton is 2082% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $40,075 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in East Hampton?

To comfortably afford rent in East Hampton, you'd need to earn approximately $1,680,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in East Hampton?

July offers the best rental pricing in East Hampton, with rents running about 31% lower than October peak prices. This seasonal pattern creates clear timing opportunities for renters throughout the year.

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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