Last updated on May 28, 2026

Average rent in
Hempstead, NY

Median rent

Median rent in Hempstead

$3,200/mo

decreased by9%

vs previous year

The average rent in Hempstead is $3,200 per month as of May 2026. This is 64% above the national average rent, or $1,250 more per month.

$1.51

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Hempstead

15

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Hempstead 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

Rent trends in Hempstead, NY

Average rent prices in Hempstead have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 9% 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 Hempstead, NY

Rent prices in Hempstead vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Hempstead is $3,200, whereas a house costs $6,085. 1-bedroom apartments in Hempstead run $2,352 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,200.

Listings

Studio

$2,980

3%

46%

1 bedroom

$3,295

15%

42%

2 bedroom

$3,763

3%

16%

3 bedroom

$5,613

15%

53%

4 bedroom

$4,200

53%

27%

Studio

Average rent

$2,980

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

46%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$3,295

Last 30 days

15%

Last year

42%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,763

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

16%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$5,613

Last 30 days

15%

Last year

53%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,200

Last 30 days

53%

Last year

27%

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

Compare median rent prices in Hempstead and East Meadow by all bedroom counts and property types.

Hempstead

Median rent price$3,200
increased by64%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,050
increased by56%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Hempstead, NY is 5% higher than the median rent in East Meadow, NY.

Discover rentals in Hempstead, NY

12 Elm Ave #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Hempstead

SINGLE_FAMILY - Hempstead, NY

12 Elm Ave #1, Hempstead, NY 11550

3 beds

1 bath

$3,500

House for rent

2 Vanata Ct - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Hempstead

MULTI_FAMILY - Colonial - Hempstead, NY

2 Vanata Ct, Hempstead, NY 11550

3 beds

1 bath

$3,800

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Hempstead, NY

Quick answers to common questions about the Hempstead rental market.

How much is rent in Hempstead?

The average rent in Hempstead is $3,200 per month as of May 23, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Hempstead?

Average rent prices in Hempstead have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 9% since last year.

How does Hempstead rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Hempstead is 64% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,250 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Hempstead?

To comfortably afford rent in Hempstead, you'd need to earn approximately $128,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Hempstead?

Hempstead has a median rent of around $3,370, providing the baseline rental cost for the area. The rental market maintains steady availability with an average of 30 listings per month, giving budget-conscious renters consistent options to compare.

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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