Last updated on October 12, 2026

Average rent in
Long Beach, NY

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Long Beach, NY rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $3,450/month. Renters today are paying $51 less per month on average than last year.

  • Long Beach rents are 81.6% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, positioning it as a pricier coastal metro with a limited total rental inventory of 159 units.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Long Beach rent for about $2,150/month, 1-bedrooms for $2,725/month, and 2-bedrooms for $3,400/month, with 3-bedrooms and 4+ bedrooms rising to $4,300 and $6,250 respectively.

  • Price ranges

    Houses command a median of $4,250/month, while apartments sit lower at $3,200/month, with apartments making up 70.6% of total rentals.

Median rent

Median rent in Long Beach

$3,450/mo

decreased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Long Beach is $3,450 per month as of October 2026. This is 82% above the national average rent, or $1,550 more per month.

$3.37

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Long Beach

159

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Long Beach rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Long Beach, NY

Average rent prices in Long Beach have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 1% 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 Long Beach, NY

Rent prices in Long Beach vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Long Beach is $3,200, whereas a house costs $4,250. 1-bedroom apartments in Long Beach run $2,600 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,350.

Listings

Studio

$2,150

4%

4%

1 bedroom

$2,725

17%

5%

2 bedroom

$3,400

2%

9%

3 bedroom

$4,300

8%

3%

4 bedroom

$6,250

18%

27%

Studio

Average rent

$2,150

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,725

Last 30 days

17%

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,400

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,300

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$6,250

Last 30 days

18%

Last year

27%

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

Compare median rent prices in Long Beach and Elmont by all bedroom counts and property types.

Long Beach

Median rent price$3,450
increased by82%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,700
increased by95%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Long Beach, NY is 7% lower than the median rent in Elmont, NY.

Discover rentals in Long Beach, NY

560 E Broadway ##Side - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

East End South apartment for rent in Long Beach

2 beds

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.
52 Maryland Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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2 beds

1 bath

$2,800

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.
102 West Hudson St - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.5

Very good

102 West Hudson St

102 W Hudson St, Long Beach, NY 11561

2 beds

1 bath

$2,850

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.
47 Indiana Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

West End apartment for rent in Long Beach

Residential Lease, Long Beach, NY

47 Indiana Ave, Long Beach, NY 11561

2 beds

1 bath

$2,900

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.

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Frequently asked questions for Long Beach, NY

Quick answers to common questions about the Long Beach rental market.

How much is rent in Long Beach?

The average rent in Long Beach is $3,450 per month as of October 10, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Long Beach?

Average rent prices in Long Beach have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 1% since last year.

How does Long Beach rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Long Beach is 82% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,550 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Long Beach?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Long Beach are East End South ($2,800/mo), Westholme North ($3,200/mo), and Central District ($3,350/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Long Beach?

To comfortably afford rent in Long Beach, you'd need to earn approximately $138,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Long Beach?

January offers the best rental deals in Long Beach, with rents running approximately 20% lower than peak season in May. Winter months generally provide better pricing opportunities, while July brings the most competition with higher demand compared to available inventory.

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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