Last updated on June 17, 2026

Average rent in
East Meadow, NY

Median rent

Median rent in East Meadow

$3,795/mo

decreased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in East Meadow is $3,795 per month as of June 2026. This is 95% above the national average rent, or $1,845 more per month.

$3.49

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in East Meadow

12

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of East Meadow rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%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 East Meadow, NY, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in East Meadow, NY

Average rent prices in East Meadow have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 5% 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 $3,187, whereas a house costs $4,800. 1-bedroom apartments in East Meadow run $2,600 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,500.

Listings

Studio

$1,999

No Change

43%

1 bedroom

$2,700

14%

14%

2 bedroom

$3,850

No Change

16%

3 bedroom

$4,000

2%

13%

4 bedroom

$4,700

3%

24%

Studio

Average rent

$1,999

Last year

43%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,700

Last 30 days

14%

Last year

14%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,850

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

16%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,000

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

13%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,700

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

24%

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$3,795
increased by95%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,500
increased by79%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in East Meadow, NY is 8% higher than the median rent in Baldwin, NY.

Discover rentals in East Meadow, NY

1843 Fairhaven Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in East Meadow

Lucky Room near NUMC

1843 Fairhaven Rd, East Meadow, NY 11554

1 bed

1 bath

$1,200

House for rent

Available Mar 1

1773 Casper Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in East Meadow

Apartment for rent

2186 Mcclellan St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in East Meadow

House (Detached) - East Meadow, NY

2186 Mcclellan St, East Meadow, NY 11554

4 beds

2 baths

$4,950

House for rent

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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 $3,795 per month as of June 13, 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 5% since last year.

How does East Meadow rent compare to the national average?

Rent in East Meadow is 95% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,845 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 $152,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

East Meadow maintains a median rent of around $3,420 across the rental market. The data shows this as the primary area available for renters in the community.

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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