Last updated on November 15, 2026

Average rent in
Valley Stream, NY

Median rent

Median rent in Valley Stream

$3,045/mo

increased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Valley Stream is $3,045 per month as of November 2026. This is 60% above the national average rent, or $1,145 more per month.

$3.00

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Valley Stream

21

for rent on Zumper.com as of November 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Valley Stream rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%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 decreased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 2% 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 $3,000, whereas a house costs $3,850. 1-bedroom apartments in Valley Stream run $2,425 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,000.

Listings

Studio

$2,250

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$2,375

No Change

3%

2 bedroom

$3,000

No Change

9%

3 bedroom

$3,500

No Change

No Change

4 bedroom

$5,999

No Change

43%

Studio

Average rent

$2,250

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,375

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

Last year

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,999

Last year

43%

Valley Stream

Average rent

$3,045

Apartments

Average rent

$3,000

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

9%

Condos

Average rent

$3,750

Last 30 days

3%

Houses

Average rent

$3,850

Last year

1%

Rooms

Average rent

$2,095

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$3,045
increased by60%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,175
increased by67%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Valley Stream, NY is 4% lower than the median rent in Baldwin, NY.

Discover rentals in Valley Stream, NY

15 Amherst Rd #2FL - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Valley Stream

Residential Lease, Valley Stream, NY

15 Amherst Rd #2FL, Valley Stream, NY 11581

3 beds

1 bath

$2,900

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.
127 Gordon Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Valley Stream

Residential Lease, Valley Stream, NY

127 Gordon Rd, Valley Stream, NY 11581

3 beds

1 bath

$3,250

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.
127 William St - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

House for rent in Valley Stream

3 beds

2 baths

$3,500

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.
56 Marlboro Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Valley Stream

Residential Lease, Valley Stream, NY

56 Marlboro Rd, Valley Stream, NY 11581

3 beds

1 bath

$3,500

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.
362 W Merrick Rd #105 - Photo 1 of 1
New construction

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Valley Stream

Residential Lease, Valley Stream, NY

362 W Merrick Rd #105, Valley Stream, NY 11580

1 bed

1 bath

$3,195

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.
362 W Merrick Rd #106 - Photo 1 of 1
New construction

3d ago

Apartment for rent in Valley Stream

Residential Lease, Valley Stream, NY

362 W Merrick Rd #106, Valley Stream, NY 11580

1 bed

1 bath

$2,925

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.
12 Brooklyn Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Valley Stream

1 bed

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.
12 Brooklyn Ave #501 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Apartment for rent in Valley Stream

12 Brooklyn Ave #501, Valley Stream, NY 11581

1 bed

1 bath

$2,650

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
242 Munro Boulevard, Unit 2 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.6

Very good

242 Munro Boulevard, Unit 2

242 Munro Blvd, Valley Stream, NY 11581

3 beds

1 bath

$3,900

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.
12 Brooklyn Ave #501 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Apartment for rent in Valley Stream

12 Brooklyn Ave #501, Valley Stream, NY 11581

1 bed

1 bath

$2,650

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
12 Brooklyn Ave #404 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Apartment for rent in Valley Stream

12 Brooklyn Ave #404, Valley Stream, NY 11581

2 beds

1 bath

$3,000

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
12 Brooklyn Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Valley Stream

1 bed

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.
12 Brooklyn Ave #501 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Apartment for rent in Valley Stream

12 Brooklyn Ave #501, Valley Stream, NY 11581

1 bed

1 bath

$2,650

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
12 Brooklyn Ave #404 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Apartment for rent in Valley Stream

12 Brooklyn Ave #404, Valley Stream, NY 11581

2 beds

1 bath

$3,000

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
12 Brooklyn Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Valley Stream

1 bed

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.
15 Amherst Rd #2FL - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Valley Stream

Residential Lease, Valley Stream, NY

15 Amherst Rd #2FL, Valley Stream, NY 11581

3 beds

1 bath

$2,900

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.
56 Marlboro Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Valley Stream

Residential Lease, Valley Stream, NY

56 Marlboro Rd, Valley Stream, NY 11581

3 beds

1 bath

$3,500

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.
62 Ash St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Valley Stream

Residential Lease, Valley Stream, NY

62 Ash St, Valley Stream, NY 11580

1 bed

1 bath

$2,300

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.
15 Amherst Rd #2FL - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Valley Stream

Residential Lease, Valley Stream, NY

15 Amherst Rd #2FL, Valley Stream, NY 11581

3 beds

1 bath

$2,900

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.
215 Brown St ##2fl - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Valley Stream

1 bed

1 bath

$2,300

Price dropped $300Fees 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.

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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 $3,045 per month as of November 14, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Valley Stream?

Average rent prices in Valley Stream have decreased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.

How does Valley Stream rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Valley Stream is 60% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,145 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 $122,000/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).