Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 13, 2026
Average rent in
West Hempstead, NY
Average rent in
Last updated on June 13, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in West Hempstead
$3,700/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in West Hempstead is $3,700 per month as of June 2026. This is 90% above the national average rent, or $1,750 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in West Hempstead
10
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 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
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 $3,702, whereas a house costs $4,762. 1-bedroom apartments in West Hempstead run $3,385 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $4,360.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,745 | No Change | - | |
1 bedroom | $3,355 |  5% | - | |
2 bedroom | $4,410 | 2% | - | |
3 bedroom | $4,375 | 5% | 22% | |
4 bedroom | $5,500 | 1% | - |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
West Hempstead | $4,107 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,702 | 4% | No Change | |
Houses | $4,762 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,745
1 bedroom
Average rent
$3,355
Last 30 days
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$4,410
Last 30 days
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,375
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
22%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,500
Last 30 days
1%
West Hempstead
Average rent
$4,107
Apartments
Average rent
$3,702
Last 30 days
4%
Houses
Average rent
$4,762
Last 30 days
1%
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
90%higher than the national median
149%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in West Hempstead, NY is 24% lower than the median rent in East Garden City, NY.
Average rent in nearby cities
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19%$3,300
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31%$3,662
$4,400
18%$3,000
2%$3,300
10%$3,475
1%$3,450
28%$3,600
25%$3,099
20%Discover rentals in West Hempstead, NY
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
House for rent in West Hempstead
345 Walton St, West Hempstead, NY 11552
4 beds
2.5 baths
$4,525
House for rent
3d 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
1d ago
Apartment for rent in West Hempstead
111 Hempstead Tpke #1262, West Hempstead, NY 11552
2 beds
2 baths
$4,719
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in West Hempstead
111 Hempstead Tpke #1362, West Hempstead, NY 11552
2 beds
2 baths
$4,519
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
2 beds
2 baths
$4,360
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in West Hempstead
111 Hempstead Tpke #1262, West Hempstead, NY 11552
2 beds
2 baths
$4,719
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in West Hempstead
111 Hempstead Tpke #1362, West Hempstead, NY 11552
2 beds
2 baths
$4,519
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
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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 $3,700 per month as of June 13, 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 3% since last year.
How does West Hempstead rent compare to the national average?
Rent in West Hempstead is 90% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,750 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 $148,000/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).