Last updated on October 31, 2026

Average rent in
East Meadow, NY

Median rent

Median rent in East Meadow

$3,510/mo

decreased by12%

vs previous year

The average rent in East Meadow is $3,510 per month as of October 2026. This is 85% above the national average rent, or $1,610 more per month.

$2.55

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in East Meadow

17

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of East Meadow 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 East Meadow, NY

Average rent prices in East Meadow have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 12% 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 $3,500, whereas a house costs $4,500. 1-bedroom apartments in East Meadow run $2,896 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $4,046.

Listings

Studio

$2,386

No Change

9%

1 bedroom

$2,890

No Change

141%

2 bedroom

$3,700

No Change

4%

3 bedroom

$4,800

14%

19%

4 bedroom

$5,700

No Change

27%

Studio

Average rent

$2,386

Last year

9%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,890

Last year

141%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,700

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,800

Last 30 days

14%

Last year

19%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,700

Last year

27%

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$3,510
increased by85%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,300
increased by74%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in East Meadow, NY is 6% 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

3 beds

1 bath

$3,200

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.
585 Tabor Pl - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Apartment for rent in East Meadow

Residential Lease, East Meadow, NY

585 Tabor Pl, East Meadow, NY 11554

3 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.
757 Van Buren Ave - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

House for rent in East Meadow

Residential Lease, East Meadow, NY

757 Van Buren Ave, East Meadow, NY 11554

4 beds

1 bath

$3,950

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.
306 Peters Ave - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

House for rent in East Meadow

4 beds

3 baths

$4,350

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 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 $3,510 per month as of October 24, 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 12% since last year.

How does East Meadow rent compare to the national average?

Rent in East Meadow is 85% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,610 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 $140,000/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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