Bedroom count
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Last updated on July 2, 2026
Average rent in
Wantagh, Wantagh, NY
Average rent in
Last updated on July 2, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Wantagh
$3,500/mo
59%vs previous year
The average rent in Wantagh is $3,500 per month as of June 2026. This is 79% above the national average rent, or $1,550 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Wantagh
15
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Wantagh rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Wantagh, Wantagh, NY
Average rent prices in Wantagh have decreased by 10% over the last month and have increased by 59% 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, 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 $4,850. 1-bedroom apartments in Wantagh run $2,500 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,100.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,999 | - | - | |
1 bedroom | $2,400 | No Change | 10% | |
2 bedroom | $3,250 | No Change | - | |
3 bedroom | $3,650 |  16% | - | |
4 bedroom | $4,999 | No Change | - |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
East Massapequa | $2,865 | |
Lido Beach | $6,000 | |
Merrick | $3,600 | |
North Bellmore | $4,000 | |
Seaford | $3,450 | |
South Bellmore | $3,600 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,100 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $4,000 | - | - | |
Houses | $4,850 | No Change | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,500 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,999
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,400
Last year
10%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,250
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,650
Last 30 days
16%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,999
South Bellmore
Average rent
$3,600
East Massapequa
Average rent
$2,865
Lido Beach
Average rent
$6,000
Merrick
Average rent
$3,600
North Bellmore
Average rent
$4,000
Seaford
Average rent
$3,450
Apartments
Average rent
$3,100
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$4,000
Houses
Average rent
$4,850
Rooms
Average rent
$1,500
The table above reflects average rent prices in Wantagh, 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, Wantagh, NY compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in Wantagh and South Bellmore by all bedroom counts and property types.
Wantagh
79%higher than the national median
85%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Wantagh, Wantagh, NY is 3% lower than the median rent in South Bellmore, Bellmore, NY.
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Apartment for rent in Wantagh
2 beds
1 bath
$3,100
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5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Wantagh
2 beds
1 bath
$3,100
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Frequently asked questions for Wantagh, Wantagh, NY
Quick answers to common questions about the Wantagh rental market.
How much is rent in Wantagh?
The average rent in Wantagh is $3,500 per month as of June 27, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Wantagh?
Average rent prices in Wantagh have decreased by 10% over the last month and have increased by 59% since last year.
How does Wantagh rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Wantagh is 79% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,550 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 $140,000/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).