Great Neck

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Great Neck, NY Area Guide

One of Long Island’s most desirable communities.

Commuter Suburb Schools Diverse LIRR Public Transportation Upscale

Sitting on a North Shore peninsula that juts into the Long Island Sound, Great Neck has long drawn renters who want easy access to New York City without trading away a quieter pace of life. The Long Island Rail Road connects Great Neck Station to Penn Station in under 30 minutes, making the daily commute genuinely manageable. Steppingstone Park draws crowds for summer concerts along the waterfront, and the boutiques and eateries of Great Neck Plaza make weekend errands feel less like a chore. F. Scott Fitzgerald once called this area home, and the peninsula's sweeping water views are said to have inspired the green light across the bay in The Great Gatsby.

The rental landscape here spans classic co-ops and well-maintained apartment communities, with studios and spacious multi-bedroom units available throughout the village and surrounding areas. Rentals tend to sit within walking distance of shops, parks, and the train station, which adds considerable day-to-day convenience. The United States Merchant Marine Academy in neighboring Kings Point gives the area an added layer of history and civic presence. Great Neck packs a surprising amount of character into just two square miles.

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Great Neck, NY is $1,749 for a studio, $3,035 for one bedroom, $4,158 for two bedrooms, and $6,598 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Great Neck has increased by 0.8% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$3,035/month
716 Sq Ft
House
$7,829/month
2,497 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Moderately Walkable

Walkability

70 / 100

Limited Public Transit

Transit

30 / 100

Fairly Drivable

Drivability

50 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

50 / 100

Schools

Lakeville Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

772 Students

E M Baker School

Public

Grades K-5

651 Students

Saddle Rock School

Public

Grades K-5

519 Students

John F Kennedy School

Public

Grades PK-5

427 Students

Great Neck South Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

833 Students

Great Neck North Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

728 Students

Village School

Public

Grades 6-12

49 Students

Great Neck South High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,362 Students

Great Neck North High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,155 Students

Village School

Public

Grades 6-12

49 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Alley Pond Environmental Center
  • Science Museum of Long Island
  • Crocheron Park
  • Little Bay Park
  • Fort Totten Park

Airports

  • LaGuardia
  • John F Kennedy International

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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.