Last updated on November 4, 2026

Average rent in
East Rockaway, NY

Median rent

Median rent in East Rockaway

$3,550/mo

increased by27%

vs previous year

The average rent in East Rockaway is $3,550 per month as of October 2026. This is 87% above the national average rent, or $1,650 more per month.

$2.15

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in East Rockaway

16

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of East Rockaway rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in East Rockaway, NY

Average rent prices in East Rockaway have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 27% 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 $3,300, whereas a house costs $5,075. 1-bedroom apartments in East Rockaway run $3,240 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,300.

Listings

Studio

$2,757

No Change

1%

1 bedroom

$3,240

No Change

28%

2 bedroom

$3,889

No Change

39%

3 bedroom

$3,800

No Change

12%

4 bedroom

$7,000

No Change

-

Studio

Average rent

$2,757

Last year

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$3,240

Last year

28%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,889

Last year

39%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,800

Last year

12%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$7,000

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$3,550
increased by87%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,850
increased by103%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

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

Discover rentals in East Rockaway, NY

33 1st Ave #2nd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in East Rockaway

Residential Lease, East Rockaway, NY

33 1st Ave #2nd, East Rockaway, NY 11518

3 beds

1.5 baths

$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.
44 Franklin St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in East Rockaway

Residential Lease, East Rockaway, NY

44 Franklin St, East Rockaway, NY 11518

3 beds

1 bath

$3,500

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.
203 Main St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in East Rockaway

Residential Lease, East Rockaway, NY

203 Main St, East Rockaway, NY 11518

3 beds

1 bath

$3,600

Price dropped $200Fees 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 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 $3,550 per month as of October 31, 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 27% since last year.

How does East Rockaway rent compare to the national average?

Rent in East Rockaway is 87% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,650 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 $142,000/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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