Garden City

Enjoy a sunrise tee-off at the Garden City Country Club.
Garden City Community Park is a great place to enjoy outdoor sports and activities.
Stratford Avenue School has over 617 students in Garden City.
Get your hair done at Madison Taylor Salon in Garden City.
Multi-story colonials and well-manicured lawns adorn the streets of Garden City.

Garden City, NY Area Guide

Small-town atmosphere in an upscale Long Island community

Suburb Commuter Public Transportation

Wide sidewalks, tree-canopied streets, and a walkable downtown make Garden City feel like a well-kept secret on Long Island. Franklin Avenue anchors the village with boutique shops, cozy bakeries, and cafés that have become neighborhood staples. Seventh Street adds dining and evening options, while the Cradle of Aviation Museum and Eisenhower Park offer weekend exploration. Adelphi University sits in the heart of the village, with Hofstra University just east, creating an energetic, campus-adjacent feel.

Getting around is refreshingly easy. The Garden City and Nassau Boulevard LIRR stations put Midtown Manhattan 45 minutes away, while the Meadowbrook, Northern, and Southern State Parkways connect to Long Island without the headache. Founded in 1869 by millionaire Alexander Turney Stewart, the village was designed as a planned community—one of the earliest in the country.

Renters find spacious apartment communities, townhomes, and well-maintained mid-rise buildings throughout the village. Options near LIRR stations and along Stewart Avenue attract those wanting quick commute access without sacrificing a quieter, tree-lined setting.

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Stratford Avenue School has over 617 students in Garden City.

Get your hair done at Madison Taylor Salon in Garden City.

Multi-story colonials and well-manicured lawns adorn the streets of Garden City.

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Garden City, NY is $2,576 for a studio, $3,749 for one bedroom, $4,882 for two bedrooms, and $5,898 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Garden City has increased by 5.1% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$3,749/month
840 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Moderately Walkable

Walkability

70 / 100

Some Public Transit

Transit

40 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

90 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

40 / 100

Schools

Stratford Avenue School

Public

Grades K-5

638 Students

Stewart School

Public

Grades K-5

624 Students

Homestead School

Public

Grades K-5

205 Students

Hemlock School

Public

Grades K-5

184 Students

Locust School

Public

Grades K-5

151 Students

Garden City Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,034 Students

Garden City High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,095 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Long Island Children's Museum
  • Hofstra University Arboretum
  • Hempstead Lake State Park
  • Clark Botanic Garden
  • Center for Science Teaching and Learning

Airports

  • John F Kennedy International
  • LaGuardia

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.