Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 4, 2026
Average rent in
Wantagh, NY
Average rent in
Last updated on September 4, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Wantagh
$3,100/mo
41%vs previous year
The average rent in Wantagh is $3,100 per month as of August 2026. This is 62% above the national average rent, or $1,190 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Wantagh
15
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Wantagh rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Wantagh, NY
Average rent prices in Wantagh have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 41% 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
Wantagh, NY
Rent prices in Wantagh vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Wantagh is $3,100, whereas a house costs $4,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Wantagh run $2,350 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,100.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,582 | - | - | |
1 bedroom | $2,200 | No Change |  4% | |
2 bedroom | $3,200 | No Change | - | |
3 bedroom | $4,000 | 16% | - | |
4 bedroom | $5,300 | No Change | - |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Wantagh | $3,500 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,100 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $3,500 | - | - | |
Houses | $4,500 | No Change | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,100 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,582
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,200
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,200
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,000
Last 30 days
16%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,300
Wantagh
Average rent
$3,500
Apartments
Average rent
$3,100
Condos
Average rent
$3,500
Houses
Average rent
$4,500
Rooms
Average rent
$1,100
The table above reflects average rent prices in Wantagh, 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 Wantagh, NY compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Wantagh and Baldwin by all bedroom counts and property types.
Wantagh
62%higher than the national median
115%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Wantagh, NY is 24% lower than the median rent in Baldwin, NY.
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1d ago
House for rent in Wantagh
1227 Daffodil Ln, Wantagh, NY 11793
4 beds
3 baths
$5,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Wantagh
2 beds
1 bath
$3,100
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Wantagh
2 beds
1 bath
$3,100
Apartment for rent
1d ago
House for rent in Wantagh
1227 Daffodil Ln, Wantagh, NY 11793
4 beds
3 baths
$5,000
House for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Wantagh, NY
Quick answers to common questions about the Wantagh rental market.
How much is rent in Wantagh?
The average rent in Wantagh is $3,100 per month as of August 29, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Wantagh?
Average rent prices in Wantagh have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 41% since last year.
How does Wantagh rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Wantagh is 62% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,190 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Wantagh?
To comfortably afford rent in Wantagh, you'd need to earn approximately $124,000/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).