Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 16, 2026
Average rent in
Melville, NY
Average rent in
Last updated on September 16, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Melville
$4,270/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Melville is $4,270 per month as of September 2026. This is 125% above the national average rent, or $2,370 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Melville
18
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Melville rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Melville, NY
Average rent prices in Melville have increased by 3% 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
Melville, NY
Rent prices in Melville vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Melville is $4,227, whereas a house costs $4,925. 1-bedroom apartments in Melville run $3,850 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $4,255.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,443 |  2% |  59% | |
1 bedroom | $2,800 | 2% | 5% | |
2 bedroom | $4,215 | 2% | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $4,615 | 4% | 9% | |
4 bedroom | $5,200 | No Change | 15% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Melville | $4,200 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $4,227 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $3,850 | No Change | - | |
Houses | $4,925 | No Change | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,000 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,443
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
59%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,800
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$4,215
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,615
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
9%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,200
Last year
15%
Melville
Average rent
$4,200
Apartments
Average rent
$4,227
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$3,850
Houses
Average rent
$4,925
Rooms
Average rent
$1,000
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
125%higher than the national median
58%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Melville, NY is 42% higher than the median rent in Babylon, NY.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$3,000
31%$3,453
25%$2,950
24%$4,400
6%$4,200
17%$3,848
10%$4,200
10%$2,825
17%$2,700
10%$4,997
$3,100
13%$3,175
10%Discover rentals in Melville, NY
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Melville
1 Towne Ct, Melville, NY 11747
2 beds
1 bath
$3,750
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Melville
2 beds
1.5 baths
$3,800
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Melville
87 Northgate Cir, Melville, NY 11747
3 beds
2.5 baths
$5,500
House for rent
6h ago
Verified
100 Court North Dr #1298A, Melville, NY 11747
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$4,530–$6,130
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
100 Court North Dr, Melville, NY 11747
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,650–$4,520
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
100 Court North Dr #1298A, Melville, NY 11747
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$4,530–$6,130
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
100 Court North Dr, Melville, NY 11747
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,650–$4,520
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
100 Court North Dr #1298A, Melville, NY 11747
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$4,530–$6,130
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Melville
87 Northgate Cir, Melville, NY 11747
3 beds
2.5 baths
$5,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Melville
1 Towne Ct, Melville, NY 11747
2 beds
1 bath
$3,750
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
100 Court North Dr, Melville, NY 11747
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,650–$4,520
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Melville
1 Towne Ct, Melville, NY 11747
2 beds
1 bath
$3,750
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Melville
2 beds
1.5 baths
$3,800
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 $4,270 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Melville?
Average rent prices in Melville have increased by 3% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
How does Melville rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Melville is 125% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $2,370 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 $171,000/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).