Westbury

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Westbury, NY

Area Guide

Suburban comfort minutes from New York City

Suburban Upscale University Public Transportation

Westbury is an upscale suburban village in west-central Long Island. Popular for its charming neighborhoods and historic landmarks like the Old Westbury Gardens, Westbury is home to an extensive network of malls and shopping centers, making it a major destination for people from all around the region. The community benefits from a strong academic culture, with the SUNY Old Westbury campus on the east side and Nassau Community College and Hofstra University on the south side. Just a few blocks farther south, the popular Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum serves as one of the most popular sports and concert venues on Long Island. The location is ideal for commuters and anyone who wants a tranquil suburban life with easy access to the city. Thanks to the MTA rail service, you can easily reach Manhattan in under an hour for work or leisure.

Rent Trends

As of November 2025, the average apartment rent in Westbury, NY is $2,811 for a studio, $3,714 for one bedroom, $4,838 for two bedrooms, and $6,467 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Westbury has decreased by -1.8% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$3,714/month
764 Sq Ft
House
$8,159/month
2,420 Sq Ft
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Transportation

72

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

1

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

51

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Bowling Green School

Public

Grades K-5

898 Students

Drexel Avenue School

Public

Grades 1-5

522 Students

Powells Lane School

Public

Grades 1-5

486 Students

Park Avenue School

Public

Grades 1-5

556 Students

Dryden Street School

Public

Grades PK-1

433 Students

Clarke Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

637 Students

Westbury Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,053 Students

W Tresper Clarke High School

Public

Grades 9-12

858 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Old Westbury Gardens
  • C.W. Post Community Arboretum
  • Clark Botanic Garden
  • Long Island Children's Museum
  • Hofstra University Arboretum

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 November 2025.