Last updated on August 5, 2026

Average rent in
East Rockaway, NY

Median rent

Median rent in East Rockaway

$3,535/mo

increased by10%

vs previous year

The average rent in East Rockaway is $3,535 per month as of August 2026. This is 82% above the national average rent, or $1,595 more per month.

$3.69

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in East Rockaway

12

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of East Rockaway rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%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 Rockaway, NY, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in East Rockaway, NY

Average rent prices in East Rockaway have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 10% 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 Rockaway, NY

Rent prices in East Rockaway vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in East Rockaway is $3,500, whereas a house costs $6,500. 1-bedroom apartments in East Rockaway run $2,995 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,900.

Listings

Studio

$2,770

No Change

27%

1 bedroom

$3,455

9%

50%

2 bedroom

$4,165

7%

12%

3 bedroom

$4,200

1%

26%

4 bedroom

$12,000

No Change

-

Studio

Average rent

$2,770

Last year

27%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$3,455

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

50%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$4,165

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

12%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,200

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

26%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$12,000

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

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

East Rockaway

Median rent price$3,535
increased by82%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,500
increased by80%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in East Rockaway, NY is 1% higher than the median rent in Baldwin, NY.

Discover rentals in East Rockaway, NY

55A Prospect Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in East Rockaway

MULTI_FAMILY - Cottage - East Rockaway, NY

55A Prospect Ave, East Rockaway, NY 11518

2 beds

1 bath

$2,900

Apartment for rent

441 Atlantic Ave #2 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Apartment for rent in East Rockaway

APARTMENT - East Rockaway, NY

441 Atlantic Ave #2, East Rockaway, NY 11518

3 beds

1 bath

$3,300

Apartment for rent

15 3rd Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in East Rockaway

Apartment for rent

1 Alexine Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in East Rockaway

MULTI_FAMILY - Other - East Rockaway, NY

1 Alexine Ave, East Rockaway, NY 11518

3 beds

1 bath

$3,500

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for East Rockaway, NY

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

How much is rent in East Rockaway?

The average rent in East Rockaway is $3,535 per month as of August 1, 2026.

Is rent up or down in East Rockaway?

Average rent prices in East Rockaway have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 10% since last year.

How does East Rockaway rent compare to the national average?

Rent in East Rockaway is 82% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,595 more per month.

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

To comfortably afford rent in East Rockaway, you'd need to earn approximately $141,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Based on our current listings data, East Rockaway shows a median rent of approximately $3,140 across available properties.

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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