Last updated on September 16, 2026

Average rent in
East Meadow, NY

Median rent

Median rent in East Meadow

$3,472/mo

decreased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in East Meadow is $3,472 per month as of September 2026. This is 83% above the national average rent, or $1,572 more per month.

$2.62

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in East Meadow

17

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of East Meadow rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in East Meadow, NY

Average rent prices in East Meadow have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 2% 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 Meadow, NY

Rent prices in East Meadow vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in East Meadow is $3,100, whereas a house costs $4,100. 1-bedroom apartments in East Meadow run $3,200 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $4,245.

Listings

Studio

$2,075

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$2,820

24%

74%

2 bedroom

$4,368

3%

27%

3 bedroom

$4,000

1%

19%

4 bedroom

$5,900

1%

-

Studio

Average rent

$2,075

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,820

Last 30 days

24%

Last year

74%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$4,368

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

27%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,000

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

19%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,900

Last 30 days

1%

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

Compare median rent prices in East Meadow and Baldwin by all bedroom counts and property types.

East Meadow

Median rent price$3,472
increased by83%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,325
increased by75%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in East Meadow, NY is 4% higher than the median rent in Baldwin, NY.

Discover rentals in East Meadow, NY

1773 Casper Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in East Meadow

694 Blackstone Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in East Meadow

Residential Lease, East Meadow, NY

694 Blackstone Ave, East Meadow, NY 11554

3 beds

1 bath

$4,100

306 Peters Ave - Photo 1 of 1

2h ago

House for rent in East Meadow

4 beds

3 baths

$4,500

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Frequently asked questions for East Meadow, NY

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

How much is rent in East Meadow?

The average rent in East Meadow is $3,472 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in East Meadow?

Average rent prices in East Meadow have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.

How does East Meadow rent compare to the national average?

Rent in East Meadow is 83% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,572 more per month.

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

To comfortably afford rent in East Meadow, you'd need to earn approximately $139,000/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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