Last updated on October 19, 2026

Average rent in
Grand Island, NY

Median rent

Median rent in Grand Island

$1,490/mo

decreased by10%

vs previous year

The average rent in Grand Island is $1,490 per month as of October 2026. This is 22% below the national average rent, or $410 less per month.

$1.37

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Grand Island

18

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Grand Island rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Grand Island, NY

Average rent prices in Grand Island have increased by 20% over the last month and have decreased 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 Grand Island, NY

Rent prices in Grand Island vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Grand Island is $1,265, whereas a house costs $2,300. 1-bedroom apartments in Grand Island run $1,195 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,490.

Listings

Studio

$1,025

5%

2%

1 bedroom

$1,195

3%

21%

2 bedroom

$1,500

1%

6%

3 bedroom

$1,350

10%

28%

4 bedroom

$2,000

No Change

67%

Studio

Average rent

$1,025

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,195

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

21%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,350

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

28%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last year

67%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Grand Island, 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 Grand Island, NY compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Grand Island and Buffalo by all bedroom counts and property types.

Grand Island

Median rent price$1,490
decreased by22%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,450
decreased by24%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Grand Island, NY is 3% higher than the median rent in Buffalo, NY.

Discover rentals in Grand Island, NY

2697 Baseline Rd #206 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Grand Island

Normandie Square

2697 Baseline Rd #206, Grand Island, NY 14072

2 beds

1 bath

$1,375

1889 Broadway - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Grand Island

ResidentialLease, Grand Island, NY

1889 Broadway, Grand Island, NY 14072

4 beds

2 baths

$2,400

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Frequently asked questions for Grand Island, NY

Quick answers to common questions about the Grand Island rental market.

How much is rent in Grand Island?

The average rent in Grand Island is $1,490 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Grand Island?

Average rent prices in Grand Island have increased by 20% over the last month and have decreased by 10% since last year.

How does Grand Island rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Grand Island is 22% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $410 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Grand Island?

To comfortably afford rent in Grand Island, you'd need to earn approximately $60,000/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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