Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 15, 2026
Average rent in
Hempstead, NY
Average rent in
Last updated on October 15, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Hempstead
$3,150/mo
5%vs previous year
The average rent in Hempstead is $3,150 per month as of October 2026. This is 66% above the national average rent, or $1,250 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Hempstead
18
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Hempstead rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Hempstead, NY
Average rent prices in Hempstead have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 5% 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 $2,799, whereas a house costs $4,625. 1-bedroom apartments in Hempstead run $3,065 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,900.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,967 | 82% | 12% | |
1 bedroom | $3,185 | 12% | 66% | |
2 bedroom | $4,105 |  2% | 26% | |
3 bedroom | $4,400 | 3% | 13% | |
4 bedroom | $5,750 | 1% | 15% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Hempstead | $3,150 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,799 | 13% | No Change | |
Condos | $3,550 | 3% | - | |
Houses | $4,625 | 2% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,967
Last 30 days
82%
Last year
12%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$3,185
Last 30 days
12%
Last year
66%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$4,105
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
26%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,400
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
13%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,750
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
15%
Hempstead
Average rent
$3,150
Apartments
Average rent
$2,799
Last 30 days
13%
Condos
Average rent
$3,550
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$4,625
Last 30 days
2%
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
66%higher than the national median
68%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Hempstead, NY is 2% lower than the median rent in East Meadow, NY.
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20%$3,640
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14%Discover rentals in Hempstead, NY
5d+ ago
House for rent in Hempstead
26 Circle Dr, Hempstead, NY 11550
4 beds
1 bath
$4,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Hempstead
21 James L L Burrell Ave, Hempstead, NY 11550
4 beds
3 baths
$5,700
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Hempstead
2 beds
1 bath
$3,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 16
5d+ ago
House for rent in Hempstead
20 Wendell St #11A, Hempstead, NY 11550
2 beds
1 bath
$2,950
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Hempstead
2 beds
1 bath
$2,950
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Hempstead
2 beds
1 bath
$3,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 16
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Hempstead
1 bed
1 bath
$2,700
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 16
5d+ ago
254 Stewart Ave, Hempstead, NY 11550
1 bed
1 bath
$2,050
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Apartment for rent in Hempstead
3 beds
2 baths
$3,600
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Hempstead
6 Brown Ave #A, Hempstead, NY 11550
2 beds
1 bath
$2,799
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Hempstead
200 Hilton Ave #30, Hempstead, NY 11550
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo 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 $3,150 per month as of October 10, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Hempstead?
Average rent prices in Hempstead have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.
How does Hempstead rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Hempstead is 66% 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 $126,000/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).