Last updated on August 29, 2026

Average rent in
Hempstead, NY

Median rent

Median rent in Hempstead

$2,954/mo

decreased by12%

vs previous year

The average rent in Hempstead is $2,954 per month as of August 2026. This is 53% above the national average rent, or $1,029 more per month.

$1.99

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Hempstead

17

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Hempstead rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%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 decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 12% 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 $2,895, whereas a house costs $5,750. 1-bedroom apartments in Hempstead run $2,350 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,950.

Listings

Studio

$2,925

82%

-

1 bedroom

$3,287

1%

53%

2 bedroom

$4,175

1%

26%

3 bedroom

$4,920

3%

41%

4 bedroom

$6,399

3%

5%

Studio

Average rent

$2,925

Last 30 days

82%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$3,287

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

53%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$4,175

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

26%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,920

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

41%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$6,399

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

5%

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$2,954
increased by53%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$4,095
increased by113%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Hempstead, NY is 28% lower than the median rent in East Meadow, NY.

Discover rentals in Hempstead, NY

28 Stowe Pl - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Hempstead

Residential Lease, Hempstead, NY

28 Stowe Pl, Hempstead, NY 11550

3 beds

1 bath

$3,100

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 $2,954 per month as of August 22, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Hempstead?

Average rent prices in Hempstead have decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 12% since last year.

How does Hempstead rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Hempstead is 53% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,029 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.

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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