Last updated on September 12, 2026

Average rent in
West Hempstead, NY

Median rent

Median rent in West Hempstead

$4,200/mo

increased by22%

vs previous year

The average rent in West Hempstead is $4,200 per month as of September 2026. This is 121% above the national average rent, or $2,300 more per month.

$3.09

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in West Hempstead

11

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of West Hempstead rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in West Hempstead, NY, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in West Hempstead, NY

Average rent prices in West Hempstead have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 22% 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 West Hempstead, NY

Rent prices in West Hempstead vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in West Hempstead is $3,560, whereas a house costs $4,750. 1-bedroom apartments in West Hempstead run $3,400 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $4,205.

Listings

Studio

$2,925

3%

-

1 bedroom

$3,302

23%

83%

2 bedroom

$4,575

8%

67%

3 bedroom

$4,920

2%

38%

4 bedroom

$5,000

3%

16%

Studio

Average rent

$2,925

Last 30 days

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$3,302

Last 30 days

23%

Last year

83%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$4,575

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

67%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,920

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

38%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,000

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

16%

The table above reflects average rent prices in West Hempstead, 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 West Hempstead, NY compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in West Hempstead and East Garden City by all bedroom counts and property types.

West Hempstead

Median rent price$4,200
increased by121%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$4,500
increased by137%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in West Hempstead, NY is 7% lower than the median rent in East Garden City, NY.

Discover rentals in West Hempstead, NY

281 Dogwood Ave #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in West Hempstead

Residential Lease, West Hempstead, NY

281 Dogwood Ave #2, West Hempstead, NY 11552

2 beds

1 bath

$3,500

771 Maple Pl #1 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Apartment for rent in West Hempstead

771 Maple Pl #1, West Hempstead, NY 11552

3 beds

1 bath

$3,900

345 Walton St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in West Hempstead

Residential Lease, West Hempstead, NY

345 Walton St, West Hempstead, NY 11552

4 beds

2.5 baths

$4,200

442 Langley Ave - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

House for rent in West Hempstead

Residential Lease, West Hempstead, NY

442 Langley Ave, West Hempstead, NY 11552

3 beds

2 baths

$4,400

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Frequently asked questions for West Hempstead, NY

Quick answers to common questions about the West Hempstead rental market.

How much is rent in West Hempstead?

The average rent in West Hempstead is $4,200 per month as of September 5, 2026.

Is rent up or down in West Hempstead?

Average rent prices in West Hempstead have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 22% since last year.

How does West Hempstead rent compare to the national average?

Rent in West Hempstead is 121% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $2,300 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in West Hempstead?

To comfortably afford rent in West Hempstead, you'd need to earn approximately $168,000/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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