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Rental Market Trends in Brightwaters, NY

What is the average rent in Brightwaters, NY?

$2,655/month

Average Rent

556 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.3%

Increase in the Last Year

As of September 2025, the average rent in Brightwaters, NY is $2,655 per month. This is 62% higher than the national average rent price of $1,640/month, making Brightwaters one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Brightwaters, you can expect to pay about $1,903 per month for a studio, $2,655 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,903/month
350 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,655/month
556 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,830/month
1,394 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Brightwaters, NY?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.3%, which averages out to $8 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated September 2025
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Market Trends Over Time

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Brightwaters, NY?

Because the average rent in Brightwaters is $2,655, you’ll want to make about $8,850 per month or $106,200 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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Brightwaters, NY

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155 5th Ave

155 5th Ave

155 5th Ave,
Bay Shore, NY 11706

$3,400

3 Beds

Fairfield At The Village Of Brightwaters

Fairfield At The Village Of Brightwaters

140 Orinoco Dr,
Brightwaters, NY 11718

$2,000 - $2,275

Studio - 1 Bed

Fairfield West At Bay Shore

Fairfield West At Bay Shore

241 W Main St,
Bay Shore, NY 11706

$2,210 - $2,545

1-2 Beds

539 Pine Acres Blvd

539 Pine Acres Blvd

539 Pine Acres Blvd,
Brightwaters, NY 11718

$3,750

3 Beds

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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 September 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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