Last updated on July 24, 2026

Average rent in
Ronkonkoma, NY

Median rent

Median rent in Ronkonkoma

$2,950/mo

decreased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Ronkonkoma is $2,950 per month as of July 2026. This is 52% above the national average rent, or $1,005 more per month.

$3.15

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Ronkonkoma

15

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Ronkonkoma rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Ronkonkoma, NY

Average rent prices in Ronkonkoma have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 2% 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 Ronkonkoma, NY

Rent prices in Ronkonkoma vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Ronkonkoma is $2,850, whereas a house costs $3,425. 1-bedroom apartments in Ronkonkoma run $2,280 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,800.

Listings

Studio

$2,312

No Change

32%

1 bedroom

$2,850

6%

34%

2 bedroom

$3,214

3%

3%

3 bedroom

$3,750

14%

6%

4 bedroom

$17,500

16%

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Studio

Average rent

$2,312

Last year

32%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,850

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

34%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,214

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,750

Last 30 days

14%

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$17,500

Last 30 days

16%

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

Compare median rent prices in Ronkonkoma and Bay Shore by all bedroom counts and property types.

Ronkonkoma

Median rent price$2,950
increased by52%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,850
increased by47%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Ronkonkoma, NY is 4% higher than the median rent in Bay Shore, NY.

Discover rentals in Ronkonkoma, NY

2129 Julia Goldbach Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Ronkonkoma

APARTMENT - Other - Ronkonkoma, NY

2129 Julia Goldbach Ave, Ronkonkoma, NY 11779

2 beds

1 bath

$2,800

Apartment for rent

31 Richmond Blvd #1B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Ronkonkoma

CONDOS - Ronkonkoma, NY

31 Richmond Blvd #1B, Ronkonkoma, NY 11779

2 beds

1 bath

$2,800

Condo for rent

21 Kingdom Ct - Photo 1 of 1

6m ago

House for rent in Ronkonkoma

SINGLE_FAMILY - Ranch - Ronkonkoma, NY

21 Kingdom Ct, Ronkonkoma, NY 11779

2 beds

1 bath

$2,900

House for rent

175 Richmond Blvd - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

House for rent in Ronkonkoma

SINGLE_FAMILY - Other - Ronkonkoma, NY

175 Richmond Blvd, Ronkonkoma, NY 11779

2 beds

2 baths

$3,100

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Ronkonkoma, NY

Quick answers to common questions about the Ronkonkoma rental market.

How much is rent in Ronkonkoma?

The average rent in Ronkonkoma is $2,950 per month as of July 18, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Ronkonkoma?

Average rent prices in Ronkonkoma have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.

How does Ronkonkoma rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Ronkonkoma is 52% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,005 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Ronkonkoma?

To comfortably afford rent in Ronkonkoma, you'd need to earn approximately $118,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Based on our current listings, Lake Ronkonkoma and Ronkonkoma are the top neighborhoods, both offering strong community connections and comprehensive environmental sustainability features. Lake Ronkonkoma generates about 4% more consumer interest than average and represents 60% of available listings, while Ronkonkoma accounts for 39% of the market.

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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