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Property type
Last updated on October 30, 2026
Average rent in
St. James, NY
Average rent in
Last updated on October 30, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in St James
$3,495/mo
6%vs previous year
The average rent in St James is $3,495 per month as of October 2026. This is 84% above the national average rent, or $1,595 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in St James
15
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of St James rentals at each price point
Rent trends in St. James, NY
Average rent prices in St James have increased by 11% over the last month and have decreased by 6% 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
St. James, NY
Rent prices in St James vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in St James is $2,775, whereas a house costs $4,000. 1-bedroom apartments in St James run $2,775 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,420.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,000 |  48% | - | |
1 bedroom | $2,775 | No Change | - | |
2 bedroom | $3,497 | No Change | 17% | |
3 bedroom | $3,850 | 32% | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $4,950 | 2% | 1% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
St James | $3,550 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,775 | 23% | 20% | |
Condos | $3,650 | No Change | - | |
Houses | $4,000 | 7% | 3% |
Studio
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
48%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,775
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,497
Last year
17%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,850
Last 30 days
32%
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,950
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
St James
Average rent
$3,550
Apartments
Average rent
$2,775
Last 30 days
23%
Last year
20%
Condos
Average rent
$3,650
Houses
Average rent
$4,000
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
3%
The table above reflects average rent prices in St. James, 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 St James, NY compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in St James and Bay Shore by all bedroom counts and property types.
St James
84%higher than the national median
50%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in St James, NY is 23% higher than the median rent in Bay Shore, NY.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$2,850
6%$2,950
20%$3,600
24%$3,400
62%$3,180
2%$3,012
4%$3,725
94%$3,425
5%$3,425
32%$3,300
6%$3,295
5%$3,840
12%Discover rentals in St. James, NY
5d+ ago
House for rent in St. James
455 Moriches Rd, St. James, NY 11780
2 beds
1 bath
$2,700
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 St. James
24 Arlington Ave, St. James, NY 11780
4 beds
2.5 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.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in St. James
4 Inwood Rd, St. James, NY 11780
3 beds
2 baths
$5,500
Price dropped $250Fees 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 St. James
24 Arlington Ave, St. James, NY 11780
4 beds
2.5 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.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in St. James
455 Moriches Rd, St. James, NY 11780
2 beds
1 bath
$2,700
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 St. James
4 Inwood Rd, St. James, NY 11780
3 beds
2 baths
$5,500
Price dropped $250Fees 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 St. James
455 Moriches Rd, St. James, NY 11780
2 beds
1 bath
$2,700
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
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Frequently asked questions for St. James, NY
Quick answers to common questions about the St James rental market.
How much is rent in St James?
The average rent in St James is $3,495 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in St James?
Average rent prices in St James have increased by 11% over the last month and have decreased by 6% since last year.
How does St James rent compare to the national average?
Rent in St James is 84% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,595 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in St James?
To comfortably afford rent in St James, you'd need to earn approximately $140,000/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).