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Last updated on July 13, 2026
Average rent in
Shirley, NY
Average rent in
Last updated on July 13, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Shirley
$3,400/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Shirley is $3,400 per month as of July 2026. This is 74% above the national average rent, or $1,450 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Shirley
14
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Shirley rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Shirley, NY, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in Shirley, NY
Average rent prices in Shirley have increased by 62% over the last month and have decreased by 3% 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 $2,797, whereas a house costs $4,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Shirley run $2,450 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,925.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,000 | No Change | - | |
1 bedroom | $2,300 | 22% |  30% | |
2 bedroom | $2,862 | 2% | 19% | |
3 bedroom | $3,500 | 2% | 194% | |
4 bedroom | $40,000 | 8% | 1153% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Shirley | $2,945 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,797 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $3,500 | 9% | - | |
Houses | $4,200 | 36% | 25% | |
Rooms | $4,000 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,000
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,300
Last 30 days
22%
Last year
30%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,862
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
19%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,500
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
194%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$40,000
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
1153%
Shirley
Average rent
$2,945
Apartments
Average rent
$2,797
Condos
Average rent
$3,500
Last 30 days
9%
Houses
Average rent
$4,200
Last 30 days
36%
Last year
25%
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
74%higher than the national median
59%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Shirley, NY is 10% higher than the median rent in Centereach, NY.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$3,100
24%$2,600
5%$3,100
18%$3,400
150%$2,700
26%$3,100
10%$3,375
22%$3,150
14%$4,050
31%$2,800
4%$4,000
179%$3,470
31%Discover rentals in Shirley, NY
5d+ ago
House for rent in Shirley
413 Glen Dr, Shirley, NY 11967
5 beds
3 baths
$5,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Shirley
413 Glen Dr, Shirley, NY 11967
5 beds
3 baths
$5,500
House for rent
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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 $3,400 per month as of July 11, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Shirley?
Average rent prices in Shirley have increased by 62% over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.
How does Shirley rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Shirley is 74% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,450 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 $136,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Shirley?
Shirley offers rental options with a median rent of around $3,500. The rental market maintains steady availability with an average of 14 listings per month, providing consistent options for renters seeking housing in the area.
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).