Last updated on October 31, 2026

Average rent in
Smithtown, NY

Median rent

Median rent in Smithtown

$3,295/mo

increased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Smithtown is $3,295 per month as of October 2026. This is 73% above the national average rent, or $1,395 more per month.

$2.73

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Smithtown

9

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Smithtown rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Smithtown, NY, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Smithtown, NY

Average rent prices in Smithtown have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 5% 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 Smithtown, NY

Rent prices in Smithtown vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Smithtown is $3,295, whereas a house costs $5,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Smithtown run $2,775 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,295.

Listings

1 bedroom

$2,775

No Change

11%

2 bedroom

$3,490

No Change

16%

3 bedroom

$3,925

No Change

6%

4 bedroom

$5,950

1%

19%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,775

Last year

11%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,490

Last year

16%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,925

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,950

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

19%

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

Compare median rent prices in Smithtown and Dix Hills by all bedroom counts and property types.

Smithtown

Median rent price$3,295
increased by73%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,200
increased by68%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Smithtown, NY is 3% higher than the median rent in Dix Hills, NY.

Discover rentals in Smithtown, NY

271 Lilac Lane - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Smithtown

Residential Lease, Smithtown, NY

271 Lilac Lane, Smithtown, NY 11787

3 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.
4 Wadsworth Pl - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

House for rent in Smithtown

Residential Lease, Smithtown, NY

4 Wadsworth Pl, Smithtown, NY 11787

4 beds

1.5 baths

$5,500

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.

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Frequently asked questions for Smithtown, NY

Quick answers to common questions about the Smithtown rental market.

How much is rent in Smithtown?

The average rent in Smithtown is $3,295 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Smithtown?

Average rent prices in Smithtown have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.

How does Smithtown rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Smithtown is 73% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,395 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Smithtown?

To comfortably afford rent in Smithtown, you'd need to earn approximately $132,000/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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