Oceanside

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Oceanside, NY Area Guide

A tranquil bayside community with much to offer

Coastal Peaceful Upscale Scenic Suburban

Nestled in the southern stretches of Hempstead, Oceanside is a scenic community on Middle Bay. Spanning just five square miles, Oceanside packs a vibrant array of shopping and dining along Long Beach Road, in addition to tranquil residences along tree-lined streets.

Oceanside offers plenty of options for outdoor recreation, from Oceanside Park to Middle Bay Country Club and numerous South Shore beaches. Many Oceanside residents enjoy easy commutes with access to Mount Sinai South Nassau Hospital as well as the LIRR Long Beach line, which gets the Oceanside community to Manhattan in 45 minutes.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Oceanside, NY is $2,823 for a studio, $2,964 for one bedroom, and $3,948 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Oceanside has increased by 1.2% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,964/month
758 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Oceanside, NY is for everyday living.

Very Walkable

72 / 100

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

Some Transit

33 / 100

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

Somewhat Bikeable

48 / 100

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

School 4

Public

Grades K-5

School 2

Public

Grades K-5

School 3

Public

Grades K-5

School 5

Public

Grades K-5

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Marine Nature Study Area
  • Center for Science Teaching and Learning
  • Hempstead Lake State Park
  • Valley Stream State Park
  • Brookville Park

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.