Bedroom count
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Last updated on August 5, 2026
Average rent in
Merrick, NY
Average rent in
Last updated on August 5, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in Merrick
$3,510/mo
32%vs previous year
The average rent in Merrick is $3,510 per month as of August 2026. This is 81% above the national average rent, or $1,570 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Merrick
14
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Merrick rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Merrick, NY, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in Merrick, NY
Average rent prices in Merrick have increased by 180% over the last month and have decreased by 33% 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 $2,925, whereas a house costs $5,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Merrick run $2,700 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,600.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,100 | - | - | |
1 bedroom | $2,700 | 15% | - | |
2 bedroom | $3,700 |  11% | 43% | |
3 bedroom | $4,800 | 9% | 37% | |
4 bedroom | $5,000 | 3% | 110% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Merrick | $3,900 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,925 | 27% | No Change | |
Condos | $3,950 | - | - | |
Houses | $5,500 | 28% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,900 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,100
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,700
Last 30 days
15%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,700
Last 30 days
11%
Last year
43%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,800
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
37%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,000
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
110%
Merrick
Average rent
$3,900
Apartments
Average rent
$2,925
Last 30 days
27%
Condos
Average rent
$3,950
Houses
Average rent
$5,500
Last 30 days
28%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,900
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
81%higher than the national median
65%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Merrick, NY is 10% higher than the median rent in East Meadow, NY.
Average rent in nearby cities
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6%$2,850
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15%$3,050
8%$3,472
8%$3,500
2%$3,675
5%$3,700
1%$3,306
30%Discover rentals in Merrick, NY
5d+ ago
House for rent in Merrick
4 beds
2.5 baths
$5,600
House for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Merrick
4 beds
2.5 baths
$5,600
House for rent
Available Aug 1
15h ago
Apartment for rent in Merrick
51 Smith St #A1, Merrick, NY 11566
1 bed
1 bath
$3,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Merrick
4 beds
2.5 baths
$5,600
House for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Merrick
4 beds
2.5 baths
$5,600
House for rent
Available Aug 1
15h ago
Apartment for rent in Merrick
51 Smith St #A1, Merrick, NY 11566
1 bed
1 bath
$3,000
Apartment 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 $3,510 per month as of August 1, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Merrick?
Average rent prices in Merrick have increased by 180% over the last month and have decreased by 33% since last year.
How does Merrick rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Merrick is 81% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,570 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 $140,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Merrick?
Based on our current listings, utilities-included rentals are extremely rare in Merrick, appearing in under 0.1% of units across all apartment sizes.
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).