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Property type
Last updated on August 1, 2026
Average rent in
South Hempstead, NY
Average rent in
Last updated on August 1, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in South Hempstead
$3,675/mo
The average rent in South Hempstead is $3,675 per month as of July 2026. This is 90% above the national average rent, or $1,745 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in South Hempstead
2
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of South Hempstead rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in South Hempstead, NY, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in South Hempstead, NY
Average rent prices in South Hempstead have remained the same over the last month.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
South Hempstead, NY
Rent prices in South Hempstead vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in South Hempstead is $3,540, whereas a house costs $5,990. 1-bedroom apartments in South Hempstead run $3,555 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $4,357.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,920 | - | - | |
1 bedroom | $3,665 |  2% | - | |
2 bedroom | $4,455 | - | - | |
3 bedroom | $6,190 | No Change | - |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
South Hempstead | $3,675 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,540 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $5,990 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,920
1 bedroom
Average rent
$3,665
Last 30 days
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$4,455
3 bedroom
Average rent
$6,190
South Hempstead
Average rent
$3,675
Apartments
Average rent
$3,540
Houses
Average rent
$5,990
The table above reflects average rent prices in South Hempstead, 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 South Hempstead, NY compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in South Hempstead and Atlantic Beach by all bedroom counts and property types.
South Hempstead
90%higher than the national median
107%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in South Hempstead, NY is 8% lower than the median rent in Atlantic Beach, NY.
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Frequently asked questions for South Hempstead, NY
Quick answers to common questions about the South Hempstead rental market.
How much is rent in South Hempstead?
The average rent in South Hempstead is $3,675 per month as of July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in South Hempstead?
Average rent prices in South Hempstead have remained the same over the last month.
How does South Hempstead rent compare to the national average?
Rent in South Hempstead is 90% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,745 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in South Hempstead?
To comfortably afford rent in South Hempstead, you'd need to earn approximately $147,000/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).