Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on November 14, 2026
Average rent in
Merrick, NY
Average rent in
Last updated on November 14, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in Merrick
$2,980/mo
24%vs previous year
The average rent in Merrick is $2,980 per month as of November 2026. This is 57% above the national average rent, or $1,080 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Merrick
18
for rent on Zumper.com as of November 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Merrick rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Merrick, NY
Average rent prices in Merrick have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 24% 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
Merrick, NY
Rent prices in Merrick vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Merrick is $2,475, whereas a house costs $4,900. 1-bedroom apartments in Merrick run $2,500 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,200.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,912 | - | - | |
1 bedroom | $2,500 | 5% | - | |
2 bedroom | $3,400 |  17% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $4,800 | No Change | - | |
4 bedroom | $5,750 | No Change | 5% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Merrick | $2,950 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,475 | 5% | 16% | |
Condos | $3,800 | - | - | |
Houses | $4,900 | No Change | 4% | |
Rooms | $1,700 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,912
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,400
Last 30 days
17%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,800
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,750
Last year
5%
Merrick
Average rent
$2,950
Apartments
Average rent
$2,475
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
16%
Condos
Average rent
$3,800
Houses
Average rent
$4,900
Last year
4%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,700
The table above reflects average rent prices in Merrick, 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 Merrick, NY compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Merrick and East Meadow by all bedroom counts and property types.
Merrick
57%higher than the national median
94%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Merrick, NY is 19% lower than the median rent in East Meadow, NY.
Average rent in nearby cities
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3%$2,950
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30%$3,250
2%$4,150
14%$3,500
4%$3,225
19%$3,030
15%$4,175
16%$3,590
2%$4,100
19%$3,600
22%Discover rentals in Merrick, NY
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Merrick
2 Nagel Ct #3A, Merrick, NY 11566
1 bed
1 bath
$2,300
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Merrick
2171 Washington St, Merrick, NY 11566
3 beds
2 baths
$5,000
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.House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Merrick
2 Nagel Ct #3A, Merrick, NY 11566
1 bed
1 bath
$2,300
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Merrick
201 Stuyvesant Ave, Merrick, NY 11566
3 beds
1.5 baths
$5,000
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.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Merrick
2607 Lindenmere Dr, Merrick, NY 11566
5 beds
3 baths
$5,500
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.House for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Merrick, NY
Quick answers to common questions about the Merrick rental market.
How much is rent in Merrick?
The average rent in Merrick is $2,980 per month as of November 7, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Merrick?
Average rent prices in Merrick have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 24% since last year.
How does Merrick rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Merrick is 57% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,080 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Merrick?
To comfortably afford rent in Merrick, you'd need to earn approximately $119,000/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).