Last updated on October 31, 2026

Average rent in
Islip, NY

Median rent

Median rent in Islip

$3,012/mo

decreased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Islip is $3,012 per month as of October 2026. This is 59% above the national average rent, or $1,112 more per month.

$3.14

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Islip

17

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Islip 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 Islip, NY

Average rent prices in Islip have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 4% 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 Islip, NY

Rent prices in Islip vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Islip is $2,925, whereas a house costs $4,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Islip run $2,500 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,950.

Listings

Studio

$2,122

45%

5%

1 bedroom

$2,350

No Change

31%

2 bedroom

$3,000

No Change

2%

3 bedroom

$4,500

11%

10%

4 bedroom

$8,500

36%

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Studio

Average rent

$2,122

Last 30 days

45%

Last year

5%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,350

Last year

31%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,500

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

10%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$8,500

Last 30 days

36%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Islip, 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 Islip, NY compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Islip and Babylon by all bedroom counts and property types.

Islip

Median rent price$3,012
increased by59%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,700
increased by42%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Islip, NY is 12% higher than the median rent in Babylon, NY.

Discover rentals in Islip, NY

79 Cleveland St - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

House for rent in Islip

Residential Lease, Bay Shore, NY

79 Cleveland St, Islip, NY 11706

2 beds

1 bath

$3,250

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.

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Frequently asked questions for Islip, NY

Quick answers to common questions about the Islip rental market.

How much is rent in Islip?

The average rent in Islip is $3,012 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Islip?

Average rent prices in Islip have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 4% since last year.

How does Islip rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Islip is 59% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,112 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Islip?

To comfortably afford rent in Islip, you'd need to earn approximately $121,000/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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