Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on February 26, 2026

Average rent in
Hempstead, NY

Last updated on February 26, 2026

Last updated on February 26, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of February 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.

$2.80

average price per square foot

Median rent

$3,200

decreased by4%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

19

for rent on Zumper.com

As of February 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.

$2.80

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

3%
36%
59%
3%
$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501-$6,000$4,501 - $6,000

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 increased by 9% in the last month and have decreased by 4% 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 $4,150.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$3,270

6%

67%

2 bedroom

$3,643

1%

18%

3 bedroom

$5,613

1%

52%

4 bedroom

$4,850

25%

15%

Studio

$2,845

3%

-

Studio

Average rent

$2,845

Last 30 days

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$3,270

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

67%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,643

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

18%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$5,613

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

52%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,850

Last 30 days

25%

Last year

15%

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$3,600
increased by89%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Hempstead, NY is 11% lower than the median rent in East Meadow, NY.

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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

$3,200

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31 Lafayette Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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MULTI_FAMILY - Hempstead, NY

31 Lafayette Ave, Hempstead, NY 11550

3 beds

2 baths

$3,200

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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

House for rent

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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533 Greenwich Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

533 Greenwich Street

533 Greenwich St, Hempstead, NY 11550

3 beds

2 baths

$4,100

Apartment for rent

533 Greenwich St Apt 1d #1D - Photo 1 of 1
New construction

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Hempstead

533 Greenwich St Apt 1d #1D, Hempstead, NY 11550

3 beds

2 baths

$4,100

Apartment for rent

185 Weir St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Hempstead

SINGLE_FAMILY - Colonial - Hempstead, NY

185 Weir St, Hempstead, NY 11550

5 beds

1 bath

$4,500

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