Last updated on October 24, 2026

Average rent in
West Islip, NY

Median rent

Median rent in West Islip

$3,000/mo

increased by88%

vs previous year

The average rent in West Islip is $3,000 per month as of October 2026. This is 58% above the national average rent, or $1,100 more per month.

$3.83

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in West Islip

17

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of West Islip 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

Rent trends in West Islip, NY

Average rent prices in West Islip have decreased by 29% over the last month and have increased by 88% 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 Islip, NY

Rent prices in West Islip vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in West Islip is $2,900, whereas a house costs $4,025. 1-bedroom apartments in West Islip run $2,600 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,850.

Listings

Studio

$2,150

63%

43%

1 bedroom

$2,710

10%

59%

2 bedroom

$2,850

4%

-

3 bedroom

$3,600

6%

28%

4 bedroom

$5,500

6%

10%

Studio

Average rent

$2,150

Last 30 days

63%

Last year

43%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,710

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

59%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,850

Last 30 days

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,600

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

28%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,500

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

10%

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

Compare median rent prices in West Islip and Bohemia by all bedroom counts and property types.

West Islip

Median rent price$3,000
increased by58%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,850
increased by50%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in West Islip, NY is 5% higher than the median rent in Bohemia, NY.

Discover rentals in West Islip, NY

202 W 1st St #RIGHT - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in West Islip

Studio Private Entrance Toilet & Shower

202 W 1st St #RIGHT, West Islip, NY 11795

Studio

1 bath

$1,300

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.
31 Willoughby Pl #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in West Islip

Residential Lease, West Islip, NY

31 Willoughby Pl #1, West Islip, NY 11795

2 beds

1 bath

$2,850

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.

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Frequently asked questions for West Islip, NY

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

How much is rent in West Islip?

The average rent in West Islip is $3,000 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in West Islip?

Average rent prices in West Islip have decreased by 29% over the last month and have increased by 88% since last year.

How does West Islip rent compare to the national average?

Rent in West Islip is 58% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,100 more per month.

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

To comfortably afford rent in West Islip, you'd need to earn approximately $120,000/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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