Last updated on September 30, 2026

Average rent in
Valley Stream, NY

Median rent

Median rent in Valley Stream

$3,275/mo

increased by24%

vs previous year

The average rent in Valley Stream is $3,275 per month as of September 2026. This is 72% above the national average rent, or $1,375 more per month.

$3.23

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Valley Stream

23

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Valley Stream rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Valley Stream, NY

Average rent prices in Valley Stream have increased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 24% 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 $2,975, whereas a house costs $4,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Valley Stream run $2,500 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,800.

Listings

Studio

$2,695

No Change

67%

1 bedroom

$2,477

1%

7%

2 bedroom

$3,000

4%

22%

3 bedroom

$3,800

5%

3%

4 bedroom

$5,397

11%

31%

Studio

Average rent

$2,695

Last year

67%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,477

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

22%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,800

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,397

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

31%

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

Median rent price$3,275
increased by72%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,619
increased by91%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Valley Stream, NY is 10% lower than the median rent in Baldwin, NY.

Discover rentals in Valley Stream, NY

400 N Corona Ave #B3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Valley Stream

Residential Lease, Valley Stream, NY

400 N Corona Ave #B3, Valley Stream, NY 11580

2 beds

1 bath

$2,800

10 E Mineola Ave #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Valley Stream

Residential Lease, Valley Stream, NY

10 E Mineola Ave #1, Valley Stream, NY 11580

2 beds

1 bath

$2,950

35 N Corona Ave #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Valley Stream

APARTAMENTO RECIÉN RENOVADO EN RENTA

35 N Corona Ave #2, Valley Stream, NY 11580

2 beds

1 bath

$3,000

66 Elm St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Valley Stream

Residential Lease, Valley Stream, NY

66 Elm St, Valley Stream, NY 11580

2 beds

1 bath

$3,000

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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 $3,275 per month as of September 26, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Valley Stream?

Average rent prices in Valley Stream have increased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 24% since last year.

How does Valley Stream rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Valley Stream is 72% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,375 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 $131,000/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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