Last updated on May 28, 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 $3,700/month. Renters today are paying $385 less per month on average than last year.

  • Long Beach runs roughly 1.9× the $1,950/month national median, placing it among the pricier coastal metros for renters seeking proximity to New York City.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Long Beach rent for around $2,200/month, 1-bedrooms for $2,700/month, and 2-bedrooms for $3,550/month, with 4+ bedrooms reaching $8,200/month.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    The Canals neighborhood saw rents fall 61.2% year over year to $3,300/month across 16 rentals, a sharp contrast to the citywide flat trend. The 4+ bedroom segment climbed 26.1% year over year, showing divergent segment-level dynamics in Long Beach.

Median rent

Median rent in Long Beach

$3,700/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Long Beach is $3,700 per month as of May 2026. This is 90% above the national average rent, or $1,750 more per month.

$2.96

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Long Beach

191

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 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 remained the same over the last month and have remained the same 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 $3,475, whereas a house costs $5,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Long Beach run $2,500 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,500.

Listings

Studio

$2,200

3%

71%

1 bedroom

$2,700

2%

3%

2 bedroom

$3,550

1%

1%

3 bedroom

$4,300

2%

25%

4 bedroom

$8,200

28%

36%

Studio

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

71%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,700

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,550

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,300

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

25%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$8,200

Last 30 days

28%

Last year

36%

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$3,700
increased by90%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,550
increased by82%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Long Beach, NY is 4% higher than the median rent in Elmont, NY.

Discover rentals in Long Beach, NY

765 Shore Rd #L - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

East End South apartment for rent in Long Beach

APARTMENT - Contemporary - Long Beach, NY

765 Shore Rd #L, Long Beach, NY 11561

1 bed

1 bath

$1,875

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216 W Hudson St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Westholme North apartment for rent in Long Beach

Apartment for rent

411 W Walnut St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Westholme South apartment for rent in Long Beach

Apartment for rent

765 Shore Rd #S - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

East End South apartment for rent in Long Beach

APARTMENT - Contemporary - Long Beach, NY

765 Shore Rd #S, Long Beach, NY 11561

2 beds

1 bath

$2,875

Apartment for rent

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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 $3,700 per month as of May 23, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Long Beach?

Average rent prices in Long Beach have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same since last year.

How does Long Beach rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Long Beach is 90% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,750 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Long Beach?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Long Beach are The Canals ($3,300/mo), Westholme South ($3,350/mo), and Downtown Long Beach ($3,450/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 $148,000/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?

Long Beach's 2025 rental market shows 1-bedroom apartments averaging around $2,700 per month, while 2-bedroom units rent for around $3,500 monthly. These figures reflect the current market conditions across the city's diverse rental 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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