Last updated on July 12, 2026

Average rent in
Long Beach, NY

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Long Beach, NY rent slipped 2.5% year over year, with a current median of $3,700/month. Renters today are paying $484 less per month on average than last year, continuing a downward trend since the peak in June 2025.

  • Vs. national rents

    Long Beach rents are 89.7% more expensive than the $1,950/month national median, placing it among the pricier coastal metros. The market offers 174 total rentals, a smaller inventory compared to larger metros.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Long Beach rent for about $2,200/month, 1-bedrooms around $2,775/month, and 2-bedrooms near $3,500/month, with 3-bedrooms at $4,250/month and 4+ bedrooms reaching $8,200/month. These ranges reflect the variety of options available to renters by bedroom count.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    The Canals saw rents fall 58.8% year over year to $3,625/month across 17 rentals, a stark contrast to the citywide decline of 2.5%. Meanwhile, Central District rents rose 28.4% year over year to $4,300/month, showing significant local variation in Long Beach's rental market.

Median rent

Median rent in Long Beach

$3,700/mo

decreased by2%

vs previous year

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

$2.95

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Long Beach

174

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 3% over the last month and have decreased by 3% 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 $3,450, whereas a house costs $5,300. 1-bedroom apartments in Long Beach run $2,750 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,475.

Listings

Studio

$2,200

27%

44%

1 bedroom

$2,775

5%

1%

2 bedroom

$3,500

21%

10%

3 bedroom

$4,250

5%

30%

4 bedroom

$8,200

10%

41%

Studio

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

27%

Last year

44%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,775

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

Last 30 days

21%

Last year

10%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,250

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

30%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$8,200

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

41%

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$3,900
increased by100%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Long Beach, NY is 5% lower than the median rent in Elmont, NY.

Discover rentals in Long Beach, NY

890 W Beech St #1D - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

West End condo for rent in Long Beach

CONDOS - Other - Long Beach, NY

890 W Beech St #1D, Long Beach, NY 11561

2 beds

1 bath

$2,250

Condo for rent

560 E Broadway #SIDE - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

East End South apartment for rent in Long Beach

APARTMENT - Other - Long Beach, NY

560 E Broadway #SIDE, Long Beach, NY 11561

2 beds

1 bath

$2,700

Apartment for rent

53 Arizona Avenue #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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Apartment for rent

Available Jul 1

53 Arizona Ave #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

West End apartment for rent in Long Beach

APARTMENT - Other - Long Beach, NY

53 Arizona Ave #1, Long Beach, NY 11561

2 beds

1 bath

$2,800

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 July 11, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Long Beach?

Average rent prices in Long Beach have decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 3% 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 East End South ($3,200/mo), Westholme South ($3,500/mo), and Westholme North ($3,575/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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