Last updated on October 30, 2026

Average rent in
Port Jefferson, NY

Median rent

Median rent in Port Jefferson

$3,425/mo

increased by32%

vs previous year

The average rent in Port Jefferson is $3,425 per month as of October 2026. This is 80% above the national average rent, or $1,525 more per month.

$3.27

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Port Jefferson

14

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Port Jefferson rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

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

Rent trends in Port Jefferson, NY

Average rent prices in Port Jefferson have decreased by 9% over the last month and have increased by 32% 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 Port Jefferson, NY

Rent prices in Port Jefferson vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Port Jefferson is $3,200, whereas a house costs $4,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Port Jefferson run $2,500 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,425.

Listings

Studio

$2,000

8%

8%

1 bedroom

$2,400

2%

-

2 bedroom

$3,425

15%

-

3 bedroom

$4,000

No Change

-

4 bedroom

$5,000

No Change

39%

Studio

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

8%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,400

Last 30 days

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,425

Last 30 days

15%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,000

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,000

Last year

39%

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

Compare median rent prices in Port Jefferson and Centereach by all bedroom counts and property types.

Port Jefferson

Median rent price$3,425
increased by80%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,600
increased by89%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Port Jefferson, NY is 5% lower than the median rent in Centereach, NY.

Discover rentals in Port Jefferson, NY

415 Myrtle Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Port Jefferson

Residential Lease, Port Jefferson, NY

415 Myrtle Ave, Port Jefferson, NY 11777

2 beds

1 bath

$2,500

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.
210 Michigan Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Port Jefferson

3 beds

2.5 baths

$3,700

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.
202 Main St #210 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Port Jefferson

Residential Lease, Port Jefferson, NY

202 Main St #210, Port Jefferson, NY 11777

2 beds

1 bath

$2,800

Price dropped $100Fees 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.

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Frequently asked questions for Port Jefferson, NY

Quick answers to common questions about the Port Jefferson rental market.

How much is rent in Port Jefferson?

The average rent in Port Jefferson is $3,425 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Port Jefferson?

Average rent prices in Port Jefferson have decreased by 9% over the last month and have increased by 32% since last year.

How does Port Jefferson rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Port Jefferson is 80% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,525 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Port Jefferson?

To comfortably afford rent in Port Jefferson, you'd need to earn approximately $137,000/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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