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Last updated on October 28, 2026
Average rent in
Hempstead, Hempstead, NY
Average rent in
Last updated on October 28, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in Hempstead
$3,450/mo
8%vs previous year
The average rent in Hempstead is $3,450 per month as of October 2026. This is 82% above the national average rent, or $1,550 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, Hempstead, NY
Average rent prices in Hempstead have increased by 13% over the last month and have increased by 8% 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, Hempstead, NY
Rent prices in Hempstead vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Hempstead is $3,015, whereas a house costs $5,100. 1-bedroom apartments in Hempstead run $3,415 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,911.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,925 | 82% | 7% | |
1 bedroom | $3,400 | No Change | 106% | |
2 bedroom | $4,165 | No Change | 30% | |
3 bedroom | $4,000 |  3% | 27% | |
4 bedroom | $5,500 | 2% | 10% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
East Garden City | $4,460 | |
Garden City | $3,500 | |
Garden City South | $3,400 | |
Roosevelt | $3,250 | |
Uniondale | $3,022 | |
West Hempstead | $4,000 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,015 | 7% | 6% | |
Condos | $3,550 | 3% | - | |
Houses | $5,100 | 7% | 38% |
Studio
Average rent
$2,925
Last 30 days
82%
Last year
7%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$3,400
Last year
106%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$4,165
Last year
30%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,000
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
27%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,500
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
10%
East Garden City
Average rent
$4,460
Garden City
Average rent
$3,500
Garden City South
Average rent
$3,400
Roosevelt
Average rent
$3,250
Uniondale
Average rent
$3,022
West Hempstead
Average rent
$4,000
Apartments
Average rent
$3,015
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
6%
Condos
Average rent
$3,550
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$5,100
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
38%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Hempstead, 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, Hempstead, NY compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in Hempstead and East Garden City by all bedroom counts and property types.
Hempstead
82%higher than the national median
135%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Hempstead, Hempstead, NY is 23% lower than the median rent in East Garden City, East Garden City, NY.
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5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Hempstead
56 Cruikshank Ave, Hempstead, NY 11550
3 beds
1 bath
$3,400
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
5d+ 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
106 Kennedy Ave, Hempstead, NY 11550
3 beds
1 bath
$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
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
12 Jefferson Pl, Hempstead, NY 11550
2 beds
1 bath
$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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Hempstead
22 Harrison Ave, Hempstead, NY 11550
2 beds
1 bath
$3,200
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
36 Hilton Ave #108, Hempstead, NY 11550
2 beds
1 bath
$3,095
Price dropped $105Additional 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
Available Oct 21
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Hempstead
36 Hilton Ave #306, Hempstead, NY 11550
2 beds
1 bath
$3,045
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
Available Oct 21
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Hempstead
36 Hilton Ave #108, Hempstead, NY 11550
2 beds
1 bath
$3,095
Price dropped $105Additional 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
Available Oct 21
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Hempstead
2 beds
1 bath
$2,995
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 Oct 19
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Hempstead
44 Hilton Ave #A3, Hempstead, NY 11550
2 beds
1 bath
$3,015
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
Available Oct 21
5d+ 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
115 Long Beach Rd #C, Hempstead, NY 11550
1 bed
1 bath
$2,350
Price dropped $100Fees 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
44 Hilton Ave #A3, Hempstead, NY 11550
2 beds
1 bath
$3,015
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
Available Oct 21
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
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Hempstead
115 Long Beach Rd #C, Hempstead, NY 11550
1 bed
1 bath
$2,350
Price dropped $100Fees 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
24 Harrison Ave, Hempstead, NY 11550
3 beds
1 bath
$3,900
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
36 Hilton Ave #108, Hempstead, NY 11550
2 beds
1 bath
$3,095
Price dropped $105Additional 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
Available Oct 21
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Frequently asked questions for Hempstead, Hempstead, NY
Quick answers to common questions about the Hempstead rental market.
How much is rent in Hempstead?
The average rent in Hempstead is $3,450 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Hempstead?
Average rent prices in Hempstead have increased by 13% over the last month and have increased by 8% since last year.
How does Hempstead rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Hempstead is 82% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,550 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 $138,000/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).