Adelphi University

Garden City, NY

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Adelphi University - Garden City, NY Area Guide

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Adelphi University transforms the lives of students through small classes, hands-on learning, and innovative academic programs. Founded in Brooklyn in 1896, Adelphi is Long Island’s oldest private coeducational university. Today, Adelphi’s main campus is located in Garden City, just 23 miles from New York City’s cultural and internship opportunities. There is a wide variety of apartments, houses, and condos available for rent near the AU campus in Garden City as well as Hempstead and Mineola. Access to major roadways and public transportation makes commuting and traveling from Adelphi simple. NCAA Division II Panther athletics, more than 80 student organizations, special events, and support services shape the vibrant campus life at Adelphi. Attractions abound in Garden City and across Long Island with scenic beaches, parks and nature preserves, arts and cultural organizations, farms and vineyards, and thriving restaurants and retailers. The Long Island Rail Road has a stop within walking distance from Adelphi’s campus and the ride to Midtown Manhattan is just 45 minutes. The railroad also connects commuters to Brooklyn and Queens and to regions across Long Island.

Rent Trends

As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Garden City, NY is $2,585 for a studio, $3,718 for one bedroom, $4,908 for two bedrooms, and $5,906 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Garden City has increased by 4.3% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 715 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,585/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 840 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,718/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,245 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $4,908/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,610 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $5,906/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Moderately Walkable

Walkability

60 / 100

Some Public Transit

Transit

40 / 100

Moderately Drivable

Drivability

70 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

40 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 20 Minute Walk

Groceries

40 / 100

Good Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

60 / 100

Fair Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

40 / 100

Good Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

60 / 100

Local Vibe

Vibrant Atmosphere at Times

Vibrancy

40 / 100

Limited Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

20 / 100

Fairly Noisy

Quiet Score

60 / 100

Schools

Stratford Avenue School

Public

Grades K-5

638 Students

Stewart School

Public

Grades K-5

624 Students

Nassau Boces

Public

Grades K-12

1,712 Students

Homestead School

Public

Grades K-5

205 Students

Hemlock School

Public

Grades K-5

184 Students

Garden City Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,034 Students

Nassau Boces

Public

Grades K-12

1,712 Students

Garden City High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,095 Students

Nassau Boces

Public

Grades K-12

1,712 Students

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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.