Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 12, 2026
Average rent in
Valley Stream, NY
Average rent in
Last updated on August 12, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Valley Stream
$3,100/mo
16%vs previous year
The average rent in Valley Stream is $3,100 per month as of August 2026. This is 61% above the national average rent, or $1,175 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Valley Stream
11
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Valley Stream rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Valley Stream, NY, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in Valley Stream, NY
Average rent prices in Valley Stream have decreased by 8% 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
Valley Stream, NY
Rent prices in Valley Stream vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Valley Stream is $3,045, whereas a house costs $6,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Valley Stream run $2,500 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,100.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,695 | No Change | 12% | |
1 bedroom | $2,850 | 7% | 10% | |
2 bedroom | $2,900 |  5% | 12% | |
3 bedroom | $3,800 | 1% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $7,200 | 2% | 78% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Valley Stream | $3,100 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,045 | 7% | 21% | |
Condos | $4,200 | No Change | - | |
Houses | $6,500 | 12% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,457 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,695
Last year
12%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,850
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
10%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,900
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
12%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,800
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$7,200
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
78%
Valley Stream
Average rent
$3,100
Apartments
Average rent
$3,045
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
21%
Condos
Average rent
$4,200
Houses
Average rent
$6,500
Last 30 days
12%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,457
The table above reflects average rent prices in Valley Stream, 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 Valley Stream, NY compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Valley Stream and Baldwin by all bedroom counts and property types.
Valley Stream
61%higher than the national median
103%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Valley Stream, NY is 21% lower than the median rent in Baldwin, NY.
Average rent in nearby cities
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292%$3,225
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24%$3,765
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11%$3,500
11%$3,100
12%$3,495
16%$3,200
9%$3,700
$3,662
6%Discover rentals in Valley Stream, NY
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Valley Stream
2 beds
1 bath
$2,800
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Valley Stream
66 Elm St, Valley Stream, NY 11580
2 beds
1 bath
$3,100
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Valley Stream
10 Alsop St #2, Valley Stream, NY 11581
3 beds
1 bath
$3,300
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Apartment for rent in Valley Stream
83 Gibson Blvd, Valley Stream, NY 11581
3 beds
1 bath
$3,800
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Valley Stream
70 S Cottage St, Valley Stream, NY 11580
2 beds
1.5 baths
$3,700
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Valley Stream
362 W Merrick Rd #207, Valley Stream, NY 11580
1 bed
1 bath
$3,045
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Valley Stream
5052 Gibson Blvd #C2, Valley Stream, NY 11581
1 bed
1 bath
$2,500
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Valley Stream
62 Ash St, Valley Stream, NY 11580
1 bed
1 bath
$2,550
$2,300
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Apartment for rent in Valley Stream
125 East Ave #2, Valley Stream, NY 11580
1 bed
1 bath
$2,200
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 15
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Valley Stream
66 Elm St, Valley Stream, NY 11580
2 beds
1 bath
$3,100
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Valley Stream
35 Gibson Blvd #2, Valley Stream, NY 11581
2 beds
1 bath
$3,350
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Valley Stream
5052 Gibson Blvd #C2, Valley Stream, NY 11581
1 bed
1 bath
$2,500
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Valley Stream
62 Ash St, Valley Stream, NY 11580
1 bed
1 bath
$2,550
$2,300
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Apartment for rent in Valley Stream
125 East Ave #2, Valley Stream, NY 11580
1 bed
1 bath
$2,200
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 15
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Valley Stream
2 beds
1 bath
$2,800
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Valley Stream, NY
Quick answers to common questions about the Valley Stream rental market.
How much is rent in Valley Stream?
The average rent in Valley Stream is $3,100 per month as of August 8, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Valley Stream?
Average rent prices in Valley Stream have decreased by 8% over the last month and have increased by 16% since last year.
How does Valley Stream rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Valley Stream is 61% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,175 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Valley Stream?
To comfortably afford rent in Valley Stream, you'd need to earn approximately $124,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Valley Stream?
Based on our current listings data, Valley Stream itself has a median rent of approximately $3,060, though specific neighborhood breakdowns within the city aren't available in our current inventory.
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).