Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 19, 2026
Average rent in
Wantagh, NY
Average rent in
Last updated on October 19, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Wantagh
$3,200/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Wantagh is $3,200 per month as of October 2026. This is 68% above the national average rent, or $1,300 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Wantagh
16
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Wantagh rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Wantagh, NY
Average rent prices in Wantagh have increased by 26% over the last month and have decreased by 3% 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 $2,980, whereas a house costs $4,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Wantagh run $2,400 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,031.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,188 | - | - | |
1 bedroom | $2,400 | No Change |  30% | |
2 bedroom | $3,031 | 7% | 6% | |
3 bedroom | $4,000 | 1% | 30% | |
4 bedroom | $5,500 | 4% | 5% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Wantagh | $2,980 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,980 | 9% | 33% | |
Condos | $3,200 | - | - | |
Houses | $4,800 | 4% | 26% | |
Rooms | $1,700 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,188
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,400
Last year
30%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,031
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
6%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,000
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
30%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,500
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
5%
Wantagh
Average rent
$2,980
Apartments
Average rent
$2,980
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
33%
Condos
Average rent
$3,200
Houses
Average rent
$4,800
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
26%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,700
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
68%higher than the national median
68%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Wantagh, NY is equal to the median rent in Baldwin, NY.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$3,200
73%$4,800
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2%$3,800
30%$4,800
23%$3,600
50%$3,200
21%$3,100
453%$3,175
29%$4,368
37%$5,100
26%$4,200
45%Discover rentals in Wantagh, NY
5d+ ago
House for rent in Wantagh
1227 Daffodil Ln, Wantagh, NY 11793
4 beds
3 baths
$4,800
House for rent
22h ago
House for rent in Wantagh
1487 Wesley Pl #NA, Wantagh, NY 11793
4 beds
2 baths
$5,199
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.House for rent
Available Nov 13
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Wantagh
22 Ridgewood Dr, Wantagh, NY 11793
2 beds
2 baths
$3,800
Condo 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
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Wantagh
22 Ridgewood Dr, Wantagh, NY 11793
2 beds
2 baths
$3,800
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Wantagh
1227 Daffodil Ln, Wantagh, NY 11793
4 beds
3 baths
$4,800
House for rent
22h ago
House for rent in Wantagh
1487 Wesley Pl #NA, Wantagh, NY 11793
4 beds
2 baths
$5,199
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.House for rent
Available Nov 13
5d+ ago
House for rent in Wantagh
1227 Daffodil Ln, Wantagh, NY 11793
4 beds
3 baths
$4,800
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 $3,200 per month as of October 17, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Wantagh?
Average rent prices in Wantagh have increased by 26% over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.
How does Wantagh rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Wantagh is 68% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,300 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 $128,000/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).