Last updated on October 21, 2026

Average rent in
Wheatley Heights, NY

Median rent

Median rent in Wheatley Heights

$3,985/mo

increased by110%

vs previous year

The average rent in Wheatley Heights is $3,985 per month as of October 2026. This is 110% above the national average rent, or $2,085 more per month.

$3.72

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Wheatley Heights

12

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Wheatley Heights 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 Wheatley Heights, NY, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Wheatley Heights, NY

Average rent prices in Wheatley Heights have increased by 10% over the last month and have increased by 110% 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 Wheatley Heights, NY

Rent prices in Wheatley Heights vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Wheatley Heights is $3,630, whereas a house costs $5,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Wheatley Heights run $3,520 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,175.

Listings

Studio

$2,200

-

118%

1 bedroom

$3,520

14%

2%

2 bedroom

$3,800

No Change

-

3 bedroom

$4,845

1%

-

4 bedroom

$5,500

No Change

-

Studio

Average rent

$2,200

Last year

118%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$3,520

Last 30 days

14%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,800

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,845

Last 30 days

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,500

The table above reflects average rent prices in Wheatley Heights, 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 Wheatley Heights, NY compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Wheatley Heights and Baywood by all bedroom counts and property types.

Wheatley Heights

Median rent price$3,985
increased by110%

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 Wheatley Heights, NY is 40% higher than the median rent in Baywood, NY.

Discover rentals in Wheatley Heights, NY

116 N 16th St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Wheatley Heights

3 beds

1 bath

$2,500

Price dropped $500

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Frequently asked questions for Wheatley Heights, NY

Quick answers to common questions about the Wheatley Heights rental market.

How much is rent in Wheatley Heights?

The average rent in Wheatley Heights is $3,985 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Wheatley Heights?

Average rent prices in Wheatley Heights have increased by 10% over the last month and have increased by 110% since last year.

How does Wheatley Heights rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Wheatley Heights is 110% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $2,085 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Wheatley Heights?

To comfortably afford rent in Wheatley Heights, you'd need to earn approximately $159,000/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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