Last updated on August 16, 2026

Average rent in
Montauk, NY

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Montauk rent stands today

    Montauk, NY rent rose 21.0% year over year, with a current median of $37,500/month. Renters today are paying $10,181 more per month on average than last year.

  • Vs. national rents

    Montauk runs roughly 19× the national median of $1,925/month, with a total of 81 rentals available. This positions Montauk as a uniquely high-cost market compared to the national median.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    In Montauk, studios rent for about $40,000/month, 1-bedrooms around $6,382/month, 2-bedrooms $20,000/month, 3-bedrooms $35,000/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $45,000/month. These figures reflect the wide variation in rents by bedroom count.

Median rent

Median rent in Montauk

$37,500/mo

increased by21%

vs previous year

The average rent in Montauk is $37,500 per month as of August 2026. This is 1848% above the national average rent, or $35,575 more per month.

$22.68

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Montauk

81

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Montauk rentals at each price point

100%75%50%25%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Montauk, NY

Average rent prices in Montauk have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 21% 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 Montauk, NY

Rent prices in Montauk vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Montauk is $16,500, whereas a house costs $40,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Montauk run $24,000 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $18,000.

Listings

Studio

$40,000

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$6,382

6%

-

2 bedroom

$20,000

7%

26%

3 bedroom

$35,000

1%

117%

4 bedroom

$45,000

8%

39%

Studio

Average rent

$40,000

1 bedroom

Average rent

$6,382

Last 30 days

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$20,000

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

26%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$35,000

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

117%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$45,000

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

39%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Montauk, 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 Montauk, NY compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Montauk and Amagansett by all bedroom counts and property types.

Montauk

Median rent price$37,500
increased by1848%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$35,000
increased by1718%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Montauk, NY is 7% higher than the median rent in Amagansett, NY.

Discover rentals in Montauk, NY

18 Flagg Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Montauk

SINGLE_FAMILY - Montauk, NY

18 Flagg Ave, Montauk, NY 11954

3 beds

2 baths

$10,000

House for rent

7 Washington Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Montauk

SINGLE_FAMILY - Montauk, NY

7 Washington Ave, Montauk, NY 11954

2 beds

1 bath

$11,029

House for rent

156 Soundview Dr - Photo 1 of 1

1h ago

House for rent in Montauk

156 Soundview Dr, Montauk, NY 11954

4 beds

2 baths

$12,631

House for rent

103 Second House Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Montauk

SINGLE_FAMILY - Montauk, NY

103 Second House Rd, Montauk, NY 11954

3 beds

2 baths

$15,000

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Montauk, NY

Quick answers to common questions about the Montauk rental market.

How much is rent in Montauk?

The average rent in Montauk is $37,500 per month as of August 15, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Montauk?

Average rent prices in Montauk have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 21% since last year.

How does Montauk rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Montauk is 1848% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $35,575 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Montauk?

To comfortably afford rent in Montauk, you'd need to earn approximately $1,500,000/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).

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