Last updated on October 1, 2026

Average rent in
Montauk, NY

Median rent

Median rent in Montauk

$35,000/mo

decreased by7%

vs previous year

The average rent in Montauk is $35,000 per month as of September 2026. This is 1742% above the national average rent, or $33,100 more per month.

$22.43

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Montauk

42

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 decreased by 14% over the last month and have decreased by 7% 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 $15,000, whereas a house costs $35,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Montauk run $24,000 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $18,000.

Listings

Studio

$9,313

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$15,000

9%

-

2 bedroom

$18,000

7%

-

3 bedroom

$35,000

4%

119%

4 bedroom

$40,000

5%

1%

Studio

Average rent

$9,313

1 bedroom

Average rent

$15,000

Last 30 days

9%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$18,000

Last 30 days

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$35,000

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

119%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$40,000

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

1%

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$35,000
increased by1742%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$35,000
increased by1742%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Montauk, NY is equal to the median rent in Amagansett, NY.

Discover rentals in Montauk, NY

46 Captain Kidds Path - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Montauk

Residential Lease, Montauk, NY

46 Captain Kidds Path, Montauk, NY 11954

3 beds

1.5 baths

$6,000

144 Greenwich St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Montauk

Residential, Montauk, NY

144 Greenwich St, Montauk, NY 11954

4 beds

2 baths

$6,410

18 Flagg Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Montauk

Residential, Montauk, NY

18 Flagg Ave, Montauk, NY 11954

3 beds

2 baths

$10,000

156 Soundview Dr - Photo 1 of 1

7h ago

House for rent in Montauk

156 Soundview Dr, Montauk, NY 11954

4 beds

2 baths

$12,631

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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 $35,000 per month as of September 26, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Montauk?

Average rent prices in Montauk have decreased by 14% over the last month and have decreased by 7% since last year.

How does Montauk rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Montauk is 1742% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $33,100 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 $1,400,000/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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