Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 12, 2026
Average rent in
Hempstead, NY
Average rent in
Last updated on July 12, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Hempstead
$2,954/mo
14%vs previous year
The average rent in Hempstead is $2,954 per month as of July 2026. This is 51% above the national average rent, or $1,004 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Hempstead
11
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Hempstead rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Hempstead, NY, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in Hempstead, NY
Average rent prices in Hempstead have increased by 8% over the last month and have decreased by 14% 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 $2,990, whereas a house costs $5,700. 1-bedroom apartments in Hempstead run $2,350 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,200.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,925 |  82% | - | |
1 bedroom | $3,275 | 12% | 28% | |
2 bedroom | $3,850 | 2% | 29% | |
3 bedroom | $3,750 | 5% | 29% | |
4 bedroom | $4,400 | 2% | 40% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Hempstead | $2,954 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,990 | 13% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,699 | 6% | - | |
Houses | $5,700 | No Change | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,925
Last 30 days
82%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$3,275
Last 30 days
12%
Last year
28%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,850
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
29%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,750
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
29%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,400
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
40%
Hempstead
Average rent
$2,954
Apartments
Average rent
$2,990
Last 30 days
13%
Condos
Average rent
$1,699
Last 30 days
6%
Houses
Average rent
$5,700
Last 30 days
No Change
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
51%higher than the national median
79%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Hempstead, NY is 16% lower than the median rent in East Meadow, NY.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$3,500
18%$3,900
10%$3,550
30%$2,850
3%$3,400
37%$3,250
9%$3,450
8%$3,200
8%$3,550
13%$3,670
6%$3,250
26%$3,907
14%Discover rentals in Hempstead, NY
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Hempstead
15 Meriam St, Hempstead, NY 11550
3 beds
1.5 baths
$3,200
Apartment for rent
4d ago
533 Greenwich St, Hempstead, NY 11550
3 beds
2 baths
$4,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Hempstead
10 Beverly Rd #A1, Hempstead, NY 11550
2 beds
2 baths
$3,600
House for rent
Available Oct 7
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Hempstead
457 Front St #NA, Hempstead, NY 11550
1 bed
1 bath
$2,360
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 20
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Hempstead
1 bed
1 bath
$2,350
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 7
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Hempstead
1 bed
1 bath
$2,350
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 7
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Hempstead
44 Hilton Ave #A3, Hempstead, NY 11550
2 beds
1 bath
$2,954
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Hempstead
44 Hilton Ave #A3, Hempstead, NY 11550
2 beds
1 bath
$2,954
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Hempstead
21 James L L Burrell Ave, Hempstead, NY 11550
4 beds
3 baths
$5,700
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Hempstead
15 Meriam St, Hempstead, NY 11550
3 beds
1.5 baths
$3,200
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Hempstead
10 Beverly Rd #A1, Hempstead, NY 11550
2 beds
2 baths
$3,600
House for rent
Available Oct 7
4d ago
533 Greenwich St, Hempstead, NY 11550
3 beds
2 baths
$4,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Hempstead
15 Meriam St, Hempstead, NY 11550
3 beds
1.5 baths
$3,200
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Hempstead
10 Beverly Rd #A1, Hempstead, NY 11550
2 beds
2 baths
$3,600
House for rent
Available Oct 7
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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 $2,954 per month as of July 11, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Hempstead?
Average rent prices in Hempstead have increased by 8% over the last month and have decreased by 14% since last year.
How does Hempstead rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Hempstead is 51% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,004 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 $118,000/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).