Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on January 11, 2026

Average rent in
Hempstead, NY

Last updated on January 11, 2026

Last updated on January 11, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Hempstead, NY is $3,200. This is +68%, or $1,300, higher than the national average.

$3.52

average price per square foot

Median rent

$3,200

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Total rentals

24

for rent on Zumper.com

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Hempstead, NY is $3,200. This is +68%, or $1,300, higher than the national average.

$3.52

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

4%
25%
71%
$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500

Households

56%
44%
Renter-occupied
Owner-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Hempstead, NY

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Hempstead, NY have remained the same in the last month and have remained the same in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Hempstead, NY

The monthly rent for an apartment in Hempstead, NY is $3,200. A 1-bedroom apartment in Hempstead, NY costs about $2,300 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $3,200. Houses for rent in Hempstead, NY are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,987.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$3,357

3%

52%

2 bedroom

$3,200

1%

No Change

3 bedroom

$5,000

6%

29%

4 bedroom

$5,500

33%

No Change

Studio

$2,580

3%

65%

Studio

Average rent

$2,580

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

65%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$3,357

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

52%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,200

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$5,000

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

29%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,500

Last 30 days

33%

Last year

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.

Compare rent prices in Hempstead, NY to other cities

Median rent prices in Hempstead, NY for all bedroom counts and property types compared to East Meadow, NY.

Hempstead

Median rent price$3,200
increased by68%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,629
increased by91%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Hempstead, NY is 12% lower than the median rent in East Meadow, NY.

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36 Hilton Ave #108 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Hempstead

36 Hilton Ave #108, Hempstead, NY 11550

2 beds

1 bath

$2,800

Apartment for rent

Available Jan 10

287-289 Stewart Avenue ## 289 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Hempstead

Multi Family, Hi Ranch - Hempstead, NY

287-289 Stewart Avenue ## 289, Hempstead, NY 11550

3 beds

1 bath

$3,300

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185 S Franklin St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Hempstead

SINGLE_FAMILY - Colonial - Hempstead, NY

185 S Franklin St, Hempstead, NY 11550

4 beds

1 bath

$3,500

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43 California Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Hempstead

Colonial, Apartment - Hempstead, NY

43 California Ave, Hempstead, NY 11550

3 beds

1 bath

$3,687

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120 Linden Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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MULTI_FAMILY - Colonial - Hempstead, NY

120 Linden Ave, Hempstead, NY 11550

3 beds

1 bath

$3,700

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109 Beverly Rd #NA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Hempstead

3 beds

1 bath

$4,000

House for rent

Available Jan 1

533 Greenwich Street - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.3

Very good

533 Greenwich Street

533 Greenwich St, Hempstead, NY 11550

3 beds

2 baths

$4,100

Apartment for rent