Last updated on May 18, 2026

Average rent in
Wheatley Heights, Wheatley Heights, NY

Median rent

Median rent in Wheatley Heights

$4,475/mo

increased by23%

vs previous year

The average rent in Wheatley Heights is $4,475 per month as of May 2026. This is 130% above the national average rent, or $2,526 more per month.

$2.95

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Wheatley Heights

8

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Wheatley Heights rentals at each price point

35%26%18%9%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, Wheatley Heights, NY, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Wheatley Heights, Wheatley Heights, NY

Average rent prices in Wheatley Heights have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 23% 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, 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 $3,745, whereas a house costs $4,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Wheatley Heights run $3,740 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,850.

Listings

Studio

$1,650

-

-

1 bedroom

$3,740

14%

-

2 bedroom

$4,270

No Change

-

3 bedroom

$4,655

1%

35%

4 bedroom

$4,999

No Change

13%

Studio

Average rent

$1,650

1 bedroom

Average rent

$3,740

Last 30 days

14%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$4,270

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,655

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

35%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,999

Last year

13%

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

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

Wheatley Heights

Median rent price$4,475
increased by130%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,400
increased by74%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Wheatley Heights, Wheatley Heights, NY is 32% higher than the median rent in Moriches, Moriches, NY.

Discover rentals in Wheatley Heights, Wheatley Heights, NY

31 Perry Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Wheatley Heights

APARTMENT - Colonial - Wheatley Heights, NY

31 Perry Ln, Wheatley Heights, NY 11798

2 beds

1 bath

$2,850

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Wheatley Heights, 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 $4,475 per month as of May 16, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Wheatley Heights?

Average rent prices in Wheatley Heights have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 23% since last year.

How does Wheatley Heights rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Wheatley Heights is 130% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $2,526 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 $179,000/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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