Last updated on June 16, 2026

Average rent in
Port Jefferson, NY

Median rent

Median rent in Port Jefferson

$3,150/mo

decreased by19%

vs previous year

The average rent in Port Jefferson is $3,150 per month as of June 2026. This is 62% above the national average rent, or $1,200 more per month.

$1.87

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Port Jefferson

17

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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

Rent trends in Port Jefferson, NY

Average rent prices in Port Jefferson have increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 19% 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 $2,950, whereas a house costs $3,900. 1-bedroom apartments in Port Jefferson run $2,450 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,900.

Listings

Studio

$1,775

9%

-

1 bedroom

$2,500

9%

24%

2 bedroom

$3,375

1%

9%

3 bedroom

$3,835

3%

-

4 bedroom

$4,500

No Change

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,775

Last 30 days

9%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

24%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,375

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,835

Last 30 days

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,500

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$3,150
increased by62%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,525
increased by81%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Port Jefferson, NY is 11% 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

APARTMENT - Other - Port Jefferson, NY

415 Myrtle Ave, Port Jefferson, NY 11777

2 beds

1 bath

$2,700

Apartment for rent

156 W Broadway #3 - Photo 1 of 1
New construction

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Port Jefferson

APARTMENT - Other - Port Jefferson, NY

156 W Broadway #3, Port Jefferson, NY 11777

3 beds

1 bath

$3,600

Apartment for rent

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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 $3,150 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Port Jefferson?

Average rent prices in Port Jefferson have increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 19% since last year.

How does Port Jefferson rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Port Jefferson is 62% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,200 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 $126,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Port Jefferson?

Port Jefferson has a median rent of around $3,260 for the village overall. The data shows this Long Island community as a single rental market without distinct neighborhood pricing variations available for comparison.

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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