Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 29, 2026
Average rent in
West Hempstead, NY
Average rent in
Last updated on July 29, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in West Hempstead
$4,360/mo
18%vs previous year
The average rent in West Hempstead is $4,360 per month as of July 2026. This is 126% above the national average rent, or $2,430 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in West Hempstead
11
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of West Hempstead rentals at each price point
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 18% 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 $3,675, whereas a house costs $4,450. 1-bedroom apartments in West Hempstead run $3,400 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $4,360.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,980 | No Change | - | |
1 bedroom | $3,527 |  25% | 149% | |
2 bedroom | $4,442 | 1% | - | |
3 bedroom | $5,300 | 2% | 47% | |
4 bedroom | $6,500 | 2% | 50% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
West Hempstead | $4,360 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,675 | 6% | No Change | |
Houses | $4,450 | 14% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,980
1 bedroom
Average rent
$3,527
Last 30 days
25%
Last year
149%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$4,442
Last 30 days
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$5,300
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
47%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$6,500
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
50%
West Hempstead
Average rent
$4,360
Apartments
Average rent
$3,675
Last 30 days
6%
Houses
Average rent
$4,450
Last 30 days
14%
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
126%higher than the national median
122%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in West Hempstead, NY is 2% higher than the median rent in East Garden City, NY.
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16%Discover rentals in West Hempstead, NY
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in West Hempstead
1 bed
1 bath
$1,200
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in West Hempstead
278 Marie Ct, West Hempstead, NY 11552
1 bed
1 bath
$2,000
House for rent
Available Jul 8
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in West Hempstead
281 Dogwood Ave, West Hempstead, NY 11552
2 beds
1 bath
$3,500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in West Hempstead
193 Nassau Blvd #MAIN, West Hempstead, NY 11552
3 beds
2 baths
$3,750
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in West Hempstead
111 Hempstead Tpke #TH01, West Hempstead, NY 11552
2 beds
2.5 baths
$6,309
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in West Hempstead
111 Hempstead Tpke #1262, West Hempstead, NY 11552
2 beds
2 baths
$4,719
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in West Hempstead
111 Hempstead Tpke, West Hempstead, NY 11552
2 beds
2 baths
$4,360
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in West Hempstead
111 Hempstead Tpke, West Hempstead, NY 11552
1 bed
1 bath
$3,400
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in West Hempstead
111 Hempstead Tpke, West Hempstead, NY 11552
2 beds
2 baths
$4,360
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in West Hempstead
302 Oakford St, West Hempstead, NY 11552
3 beds
2 baths
$4,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in West Hempstead
278 Marie Ct, West Hempstead, NY 11552
1 bed
1 bath
$2,000
House for rent
Available Jul 8
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in West Hempstead
111 Hempstead Tpke #1262, West Hempstead, NY 11552
2 beds
2 baths
$4,719
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in West Hempstead
281 Dogwood Ave, West Hempstead, NY 11552
2 beds
1 bath
$3,500
Apartment for rent
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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 $4,360 per month as of July 25, 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 18% since last year.
How does West Hempstead rent compare to the national average?
Rent in West Hempstead is 126% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $2,430 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 $174,000/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).