Last updated on November 10, 2026

Average rent in
Shelter Island, NY

Median rent

Median rent in Shelter Island

$40,000/mo

decreased by11%

vs previous year

The average rent in Shelter Island is $40,000 per month as of November 2026. This is 2005% above the national average rent, or $38,100 more per month.

$17.26

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Shelter Island

20

for rent on Zumper.com as of November 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Shelter Island rentals at each price point

100%75%50%25%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 remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 11% 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 $12,324, whereas a house costs $30,445. 1-bedroom apartments in Shelter Island run $17,250 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $12,052.

Listings

1 bedroom

$26,865

-

-

2 bedroom

$18,168

No Change

-

3 bedroom

$25,247

74%

50%

4 bedroom

$40,000

No Change

No Change

1 bedroom

Average rent

$26,865

2 bedroom

Average rent

$18,168

3 bedroom

Average rent

$25,247

Last 30 days

74%

Last year

50%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$40,000

At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Shelter Island, NY.

Apartments

Average rent

$12,324

Last 30 days

5%

Condos

Average rent

$50,000

Houses

Average rent

$30,445

Last year

5%

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$40,000
increased by2005%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$30,000
increased by1479%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Shelter Island, NY is 33% higher than the median rent in Amagansett, NY.

Discover rentals in Shelter Island, NY

141A North Ferry Road - Photo 1 of 1
New construction

5d+ ago

House for rent in Shelter Island

Residential Lease, Shelter Island, NY

141A North Ferry Road, Shelter Island, NY 11964

3 beds

3.5 baths

$12,000

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.
27 Brander Pkwy - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Shelter Island

Residential, Shelter Island, NY

27 Brander Pkwy, Shelter Island, NY 11964

4 beds

3 baths

$16,000

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.
9 Johnston Road - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Shelter Island

4 beds

2 baths

$20,000

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.
9 Locust Woods Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Shelter Island

Residential Lease, Shelter Island, NY

9 Locust Woods Dr, Shelter Island, NY 11964

4 beds

3.5 baths

$21,500

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.
23 Osprey Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Shelter Island

Residential Lease, Shelter Island, NY

23 Osprey Rd, Shelter Island, NY 11964

4 beds

3.5 baths

$86,000

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.
31 Saint Marys Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Shelter Island

Residential, Shelter Island, NY

31 Saint Marys Rd, Shelter Island, NY 11964

2 beds

1.5 baths

$20,000

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.
9 Johnston Road - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Shelter Island

4 beds

2 baths

$20,000

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.
9 Locust Woods Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Shelter Island

Residential Lease, Shelter Island, NY

9 Locust Woods Dr, Shelter Island, NY 11964

4 beds

3.5 baths

$21,500

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.
27 Brander Pkwy - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Shelter Island

Residential, Shelter Island, NY

27 Brander Pkwy, Shelter Island, NY 11964

4 beds

3 baths

$16,000

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.

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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 $40,000 per month as of November 7, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Shelter Island?

Average rent prices in Shelter Island have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 11% since last year.

How does Shelter Island rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Shelter Island is 2005% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $38,100 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 $1,600,000/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).