Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 12, 2026
Average rent in
Shirley, NY
Average rent in
Last updated on October 12, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Shirley
$3,100/mo
11%vs previous year
The average rent in Shirley is $3,100 per month as of October 2026. This is 63% above the national average rent, or $1,200 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Shirley
18
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Shirley rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Shirley, NY
Average rent prices in Shirley 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
Shirley, NY
Rent prices in Shirley vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Shirley is $2,725, whereas a house costs $3,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Shirley run $2,350 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,865.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,082 | No Change | - | |
1 bedroom | $2,350 |  20% | - | |
2 bedroom | $3,000 | 2% | 18% | |
3 bedroom | $3,750 | 6% | 68% | |
4 bedroom | $4,625 | 1% | 215% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Shirley | $3,475 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,725 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $3,300 | 9% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,800 | 3% | No Change | |
Rooms | $3,900 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,082
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,350
Last 30 days
20%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,000
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
18%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,750
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
68%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,625
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
215%
Shirley
Average rent
$3,475
Apartments
Average rent
$2,725
Condos
Average rent
$3,300
Last 30 days
9%
Houses
Average rent
$3,800
Last 30 days
3%
Rooms
Average rent
$3,900
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
63%higher than the national median
52%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Shirley, NY is 7% higher than the median rent in Centereach, NY.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,895
5%$2,300
15%$3,425
37%$3,250
75%$3,375
20%$3,200
32%$3,200
9%$3,100
2%$3,800
12%$3,200
25%$3,695
136%$3,217
22%Discover rentals in Shirley, NY
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Shirley
3 beds
2 baths
$3,300
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Shirley
71 Pinewood Dr, Shirley, NY 11967
3 beds
1 bath
$3,500
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.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Shirley
4 beds
1 bath
$3,800
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.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Shirley
364 Lockwood Dr, Shirley, NY 11967
4 beds
2.5 baths
$4,250
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.House for rent
2d ago
House for rent in Shirley
497 Carnation Dr, Shirley, NY 11967
4 beds
2.5 baths
$4,800
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.House for rent
Available Oct 10
5d+ ago
House for rent in Shirley
23 Arpage Dr W, Shirley, NY 11967
1 bed
1 bath
$1,400
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.House for rent
Available May 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Shirley
4 beds
1 bath
$3,800
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.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Shirley
4 beds
1 bath
$3,800
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.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Shirley
364 Lockwood Dr, Shirley, NY 11967
4 beds
2.5 baths
$4,250
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.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Shirley
71 Pinewood Dr, Shirley, NY 11967
3 beds
1 bath
$3,500
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.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Shirley
23 Arpage Dr W, Shirley, NY 11967
1 bed
1 bath
$1,400
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.House for rent
Available May 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Shirley
23 Arpage Dr W, Shirley, NY 11967
1 bed
1 bath
$1,400
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.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 $3,100 per month as of October 10, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Shirley?
Average rent prices in Shirley have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 11% since last year.
How does Shirley rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Shirley is 63% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,200 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 $124,000/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).