Last updated on June 28, 2026

Average rent in
Shelter Island, NY

Median rent

Median rent in Shelter Island

$26,750/mo

decreased by23%

vs previous year

The average rent in Shelter Island is $26,750 per month as of June 2026. This is 1272% above the national average rent, or $24,800 more per month.

$9.10

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Shelter Island

21

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Shelter Island rentals at each price point

85%64%43%21%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Shelter Island, NY

Average rent prices in Shelter Island have increased by 33% over the last month and have decreased by 23% 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 Shelter Island, NY

Rent prices in Shelter Island vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Shelter Island is $2,600, whereas a house costs $20,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Shelter Island run $2,600 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,500.

Listings

1 bedroom

$2,600

-

-

2 bedroom

$12,000

-

-

3 bedroom

$15,000

5%

47%

4 bedroom

$30,000

46%

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,600

2 bedroom

Average rent

$12,000

3 bedroom

Average rent

$15,000

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

47%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$30,000

Last 30 days

46%

Last year

2%

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

Compare median rent prices in Shelter Island and Amagansett by all bedroom counts and property types.

Shelter Island

Median rent price$26,750
increased by1272%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$35,000
increased by1695%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Shelter Island, NY is 24% lower than the median rent in Amagansett, NY.

Discover rentals in Shelter Island, NY

4 Glynn Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Shelter Island

SINGLE_FAMILY - Modern - Shelter Island, NY

4 Glynn Dr, Shelter Island, NY 11964

4 beds

3 baths

$12,000

House for rent

6 Community Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Shelter Island

SHELTER ISLAND-West Neck Bay Bungalow

6 Community Dr, Shelter Island, NY 11964

3 beds

1 bath

$12,000

House for rent

Available Jul 1

24 Worthy Way - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Shelter Island

Shelter Island-Neat, Clean and close to beaches

24 Worthy Way, Shelter Island, NY 11964

3 beds

2 baths

$15,000

House for rent

9 Johnston Road - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Shelter Island

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Shelter Island, NY

Quick answers to common questions about the Shelter Island rental market.

How much is rent in Shelter Island?

The average rent in Shelter Island is $26,750 per month as of June 27, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Shelter Island?

Average rent prices in Shelter Island have increased by 33% over the last month and have decreased by 23% since last year.

How does Shelter Island rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Shelter Island is 1272% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $24,800 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Shelter Island?

To comfortably afford rent in Shelter Island, you'd need to earn approximately $1,070,000/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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