Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 18, 2026
Average rent in
Melville, NY
Average rent in
Last updated on June 18, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Melville
$4,165/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Melville is $4,165 per month as of June 2026. This is 114% above the national average rent, or $2,215 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Melville
16
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Melville rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Melville, NY
Average rent prices in Melville have decreased by 2% 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
Melville, NY
Rent prices in Melville vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Melville is $4,277, whereas a house costs $4,875. 1-bedroom apartments in Melville run $3,795 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $4,410.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,650 |  2% | 40% | |
1 bedroom | $2,800 | 2% | 9% | |
2 bedroom | $3,960 | 2% | 8% | |
3 bedroom | $4,615 | 1% | 15% | |
4 bedroom | $5,000 | 13% | - |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Melville | $4,310 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $4,277 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $3,850 | No Change | - | |
Houses | $4,875 | 22% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,650
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
40%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,800
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
9%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,960
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
8%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,615
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
15%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,000
Last 30 days
13%
Melville
Average rent
$4,310
Apartments
Average rent
$4,277
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$3,850
Houses
Average rent
$4,875
Last 30 days
22%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Melville, 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 Melville, NY compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Melville and Babylon by all bedroom counts and property types.
Melville
114%higher than the national median
64%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Melville, NY is 30% higher than the median rent in Babylon, NY.
Average rent in nearby cities
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20%$3,700
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20%$3,085
6%Discover rentals in Melville, NY
2d ago
Apartment for rent in Melville
8 E Lyons St, Melville, NY 11747
2 beds
1 bath
$2,800
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Apartment for rent in Melville
23 Grossman St, Melville, NY 11747
2 beds
1 bath
$3,200
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Melville
2 beds
1.5 baths
$3,800
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Melville
900 Altessa Boulevard, Melville, NY 11747
2 beds
2 baths
$3,850
Condo for rent
17h ago
Verified
100 Court North Dr #2123A, Melville, NY 11747
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$4,930–$5,510
Apartment for rent
9h ago
Verified
100 Court North Dr, Melville, NY 11747
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,280–$5,025
Price drop
Apartment for rent
17h ago
Verified
100 Court North Dr #2123A, Melville, NY 11747
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$4,930–$5,510
Apartment for rent
9h ago
Verified
100 Court North Dr, Melville, NY 11747
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,280–$5,025
Price drop
Apartment for rent
17h ago
Verified
100 Court North Dr #2123A, Melville, NY 11747
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$4,930–$5,510
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Apartment for rent in Melville
23 Grossman St, Melville, NY 11747
2 beds
1 bath
$3,200
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Melville
10 Elderwood Ln, Melville, NY 11747
3 beds
1.5 baths
$5,200
House for rent
9h ago
Verified
100 Court North Dr, Melville, NY 11747
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,280–$5,025
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Apartment for rent in Melville
23 Grossman St, Melville, NY 11747
2 beds
1 bath
$3,200
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Melville
2 beds
1.5 baths
$3,800
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Melville
900 Altessa Boulevard, Melville, NY 11747
2 beds
2 baths
$3,850
Condo for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Melville, NY
Quick answers to common questions about the Melville rental market.
How much is rent in Melville?
The average rent in Melville is $4,165 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Melville?
Average rent prices in Melville have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.
How does Melville rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Melville is 114% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $2,215 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Melville?
To comfortably afford rent in Melville, you'd need to earn approximately $167,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Melville?
The median rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Melville, NY is $3,834, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $4,174.
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).