Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 28, 2026
Average rent in
Shirley, NY
Average rent in
Last updated on August 28, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Shirley
$3,975/mo
14%vs previous year
The average rent in Shirley is $3,975 per month as of August 2026. This is 106% above the national average rent, or $2,050 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Shirley
15
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Shirley rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Shirley, NY
Average rent prices in Shirley have decreased by 23% over the last month and have increased by 14% 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
Shirley, NY
Rent prices in Shirley vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Shirley is $2,550, whereas a house costs $4,125. 1-bedroom apartments in Shirley run $2,150 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,895.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,750 | No Change | - | |
1 bedroom | $2,182 |  36% | 33% | |
2 bedroom | $2,775 | 2% | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $4,000 | 3% | 228% | |
4 bedroom | $5,500 | 1% | 479% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Shirley | $3,500 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,550 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $4,200 | 9% | - | |
Houses | $4,125 | 19% | No Change | |
Rooms | $4,000 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,750
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,182
Last 30 days
36%
Last year
33%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,775
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,000
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
228%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,500
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
479%
Shirley
Average rent
$3,500
Apartments
Average rent
$2,550
Condos
Average rent
$4,200
Last 30 days
9%
Houses
Average rent
$4,125
Last 30 days
19%
Rooms
Average rent
$4,000
The table above reflects average rent prices in Shirley, 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 Shirley, NY compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Shirley and Centereach by all bedroom counts and property types.
Shirley
106%higher than the national median
76%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Shirley, NY is 17% higher than the median rent in Centereach, NY.
Average rent in nearby cities
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5%$4,250
20%$2,950
3%$3,850
95%$3,522
22%Discover rentals in Shirley, NY
5d+ ago
House for rent in Shirley
23 Arpage Dr W, Shirley, NY 11967
1 bed
1 bath
$900
House for rent
Available May 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Shirley
71 Pinewood Dr, Shirley, NY 11967
3 beds
1 bath
$3,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Shirley
4 beds
1 bath
$3,800
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Shirley
364 Lockwood Dr, Shirley, NY 11967
4 beds
2.5 baths
$4,250
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Shirley
4 beds
1 bath
$3,800
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Shirley
23 Arpage Dr W, Shirley, NY 11967
1 bed
1 bath
$900
House for rent
Available May 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Shirley
497 Carnation Dr, Shirley, NY 11967
4 beds
2.5 baths
$5,200
House for rent
Available Aug 10
5d+ ago
House for rent in Shirley
23 Arpage Dr W, Shirley, NY 11967
1 bed
1 bath
$900
House for rent
Available May 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Shirley
364 Lockwood Dr, Shirley, NY 11967
4 beds
2.5 baths
$4,250
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Shirley
71 Pinewood Dr, Shirley, NY 11967
3 beds
1 bath
$3,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Shirley
497 Carnation Dr, Shirley, NY 11967
4 beds
2.5 baths
$5,200
House for rent
Available Aug 10
5d+ ago
House for rent in Shirley
23 Arpage Dr W, Shirley, NY 11967
1 bed
1 bath
$900
House for rent
Available May 1
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Frequently asked questions for Shirley, NY
Quick answers to common questions about the Shirley rental market.
How much is rent in Shirley?
The average rent in Shirley is $3,975 per month as of August 22, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Shirley?
Average rent prices in Shirley have decreased by 23% over the last month and have increased by 14% since last year.
How does Shirley rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Shirley is 106% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $2,050 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Shirley?
To comfortably afford rent in Shirley, you'd need to earn approximately $159,000/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).