Last updated on October 23, 2026

Average rent in
Sound Beach, NY

Median rent

Median rent in Sound Beach

$3,425/mo

increased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Sound Beach is $3,425 per month as of October 2026. This is 80% above the national average rent, or $1,525 more per month.

$2.63

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Sound Beach

16

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Sound Beach rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Sound Beach, NY

Average rent prices in Sound Beach have decreased by 81% over the last month and have increased by 1% 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 Sound Beach, NY

Rent prices in Sound Beach vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Sound Beach is $2,200, whereas a house costs $4,325. 1-bedroom apartments in Sound Beach run $2,200 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,850.

Listings

Studio

$1,600

7%

23%

1 bedroom

$2,200

24%

12%

2 bedroom

$3,074

No Change

2%

3 bedroom

$3,750

No Change

7%

4 bedroom

$4,750

No Change

39%

Studio

Average rent

$1,600

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

23%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

24%

Last year

12%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,074

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,750

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,750

Last year

39%

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

Compare median rent prices in Sound Beach and Bellport by all bedroom counts and property types.

Sound Beach

Median rent price$3,425
increased by80%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,450
increased by82%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Sound Beach, NY is 1% lower than the median rent in Bellport, NY.

Discover rentals in Sound Beach, NY

22 Riverhead Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Sound Beach

Residential Lease, Sound Beach, NY

22 Riverhead Rd, Sound Beach, NY 11789

1 bed

1 bath

$1,600

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.
11 Malverne Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Sound Beach

Residential Lease, Sound Beach, NY

11 Malverne Rd, Sound Beach, NY 11789

1 bed

1 bath

$1,900

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 Sound Beach, NY

Quick answers to common questions about the Sound Beach rental market.

How much is rent in Sound Beach?

The average rent in Sound Beach is $3,425 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Sound Beach?

Average rent prices in Sound Beach have decreased by 81% over the last month and have increased by 1% since last year.

How does Sound Beach rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Sound Beach is 80% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,525 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Sound Beach?

To comfortably afford rent in Sound Beach, you'd need to earn approximately $137,000/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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