Bedroom count
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Last updated on June 16, 2026
Average rent in
St. James, NY
Average rent in
Last updated on June 16, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in St James
$3,240/mo
16%vs previous year
The average rent in St James is $3,240 per month as of June 2026. This is 66% above the national average rent, or $1,290 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in St James
11
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of St James rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in St. James, NY, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in St. James, NY
Average rent prices in St James have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 16% 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 $3,273, whereas a house costs $4,400. 1-bedroom apartments in St James run $2,762 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,900.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,195 | 28% | - | |
1 bedroom | $2,717 | No Change | - | |
2 bedroom | $3,450 |  2% | 29% | |
3 bedroom | $3,600 | No Change | - | |
4 bedroom | $4,950 | No Change | - |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
St James | $3,287 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,273 | 16% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,700 | 3% | - | |
Houses | $4,400 | No Change | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,195
Last 30 days
28%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,717
Last 30 days
No Change
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,450
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
29%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,600
Last 30 days
No Change
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,950
Last 30 days
No Change
St James
Average rent
$3,287
Apartments
Average rent
$3,273
Last 30 days
16%
Condos
Average rent
$2,700
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$4,400
Last 30 days
No Change
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
66%higher than the national median
51%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in St James, NY is 10% higher than the median rent in Bay Shore, NY.
Average rent in nearby cities
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12%$2,850
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35%$2,990
53%$3,000
11%$3,200
26%$3,300
24%$3,350
10%$3,150
14%$3,500
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50%$2,680
5%Discover rentals in St. James, NY
5d+ ago
House for rent in St. James
496 Route 25a, St. James, NY 11780
5 beds
3 baths
$4,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in St. James
496 Route 25a, St. James, NY 11780
5 beds
3 baths
$4,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in St. James
457 Lake Ave #A, St. James, NY 11780
2 beds
1 bath
$2,900
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
4d ago
House for rent in St. James
24 Lindner Pl, St. James, NY 11787
3 beds
2 baths
$4,350
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 $3,240 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in St James?
Average rent prices in St James have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 16% since last year.
How does St James rent compare to the national average?
Rent in St James is 66% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,290 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 $130,000/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).