Last updated on May 28, 2026

Average rent in
Nassau, NY

Median rent

Median rent in Nassau

$1,870/mo

increased by63%

vs previous year

The average rent in Nassau is $1,870 per month as of May 2026. This is 4% below the national average rent, or $80 less per month.

$2.01

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Nassau

12

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Nassau rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Nassau, NY, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Nassau, NY

Average rent prices in Nassau have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 63% 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 Nassau, NY

Rent prices in Nassau vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Nassau is $1,470, whereas a house costs $2,350. 1-bedroom apartments in Nassau run $1,250 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,750.

Listings

Studio

$1,195

No Change

38%

1 bedroom

$1,500

9%

26%

2 bedroom

$1,750

14%

-

3 bedroom

$2,470

No Change

-

4 bedroom

$1,500

36%

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,195

Last year

38%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

26%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,750

Last 30 days

14%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,470

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

36%

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

Compare median rent prices in Nassau and Athens by all bedroom counts and property types.

Nassau

Median rent price$1,870
decreased by4%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,475
decreased by24%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Nassau, NY is 27% higher than the median rent in Athens, NY.

Discover rentals in Nassau, NY

897 Jefferson Hill Rd #4 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Nassau

897 Jefferson Hill Rd Apt#4 1 bed 1 Bath + Bonus Room

897 Jefferson Hill Rd #4, Nassau, NY 12123

1 bed

1 bath

$1,200

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 1

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Frequently asked questions for Nassau, NY

Quick answers to common questions about the Nassau rental market.

How much is rent in Nassau?

The average rent in Nassau is $1,870 per month as of May 23, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Nassau?

Average rent prices in Nassau have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 63% since last year.

How does Nassau rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Nassau is 4% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $80 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Nassau?

To comfortably afford rent in Nassau, you'd need to earn approximately $75,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Nassau?

Nassau, New York offers excellent options for renters with pets, as 100% of listings welcome animals. This makes the city exceptionally accommodating for residents seeking pet-friendly housing.

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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