Bedroom count
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Last updated on October 27, 2026
Average rent in
West Hempstead, NY
Average rent in
Last updated on October 27, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in West Hempstead
$4,000/mo
25%vs previous year
The average rent in West Hempstead is $4,000 per month as of October 2026. This is 111% above the national average rent, or $2,100 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in West Hempstead
11
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 decreased by 8% over the last month and have increased by 25% 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 $3,500, whereas a house costs $4,500. 1-bedroom apartments in West Hempstead run $3,375 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $4,165.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,920 |  3% | 4% | |
1 bedroom | $3,400 | 12% | 79% | |
2 bedroom | $4,357 | 4% | 20% | |
3 bedroom | $4,400 | No Change | 23% | |
4 bedroom | $5,045 | 5% | - |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
West Hempstead | $4,000 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,500 | 10% | 3% | |
Houses | $4,500 | No Change | 23% |
Studio
Average rent
$2,920
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
4%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$3,400
Last 30 days
12%
Last year
79%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$4,357
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
20%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,400
Last year
23%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,045
Last 30 days
5%
West Hempstead
Average rent
$4,000
Apartments
Average rent
$3,500
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
3%
Houses
Average rent
$4,500
Last year
23%
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
111%higher than the national median
132%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in West Hempstead, NY is 9% lower than the median rent in East Garden City, NY.
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$4,412
3%$3,500
25%$3,650
21%$3,330
28%$3,740
$3,835
55%$3,400
38%$3,500
52%$3,325
2%$4,600
60%$3,800
52%$3,750
22%Discover rentals in West Hempstead, NY
5d+ ago
House for rent in West Hempstead
345 Walton St, West Hempstead, NY 11552
4 beds
2 baths
$4,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in West Hempstead
278 Marie Ct, West Hempstead, NY 11552
3 beds
1 bath
$4,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Nov 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in West Hempstead
111 Hempstead Tpke, West Hempstead, NY 11552
3 beds
2 baths
$5,613
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.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
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.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
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in West Hempstead
111 Hempstead Tpke, West Hempstead, NY 11552
2 beds
2 baths
$4,360
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in West Hempstead
111 Hempstead Tpke, West Hempstead, NY 11552
1 bed
1 bath
$3,400
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in West Hempstead
278 Marie Ct, West Hempstead, NY 11552
3 beds
1 bath
$4,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Nov 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in West Hempstead
111 Hempstead Tpke, West Hempstead, NY 11552
Studio
1 bath
$2,800
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in West Hempstead
111 Hempstead Tpke, West Hempstead, NY 11552
2 beds
2 baths
$4,360
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in West Hempstead
278 Marie Ct, West Hempstead, NY 11552
3 beds
1 bath
$4,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Nov 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in West Hempstead
111 Hempstead Tpke #1262, West Hempstead, NY 11552
2 beds
2 baths
$4,719
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in West Hempstead
278 Marie Ct, West Hempstead, NY 11552
3 beds
1 bath
$4,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Nov 1
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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 $4,000 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in West Hempstead?
Average rent prices in West Hempstead have decreased by 8% over the last month and have increased by 25% since last year.
How does West Hempstead rent compare to the national average?
Rent in West Hempstead is 111% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $2,100 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 $160,000/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).