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Rental Market Trends in Centereach, NY

Updated September 2026

The average rent in Centereach, NY is $2,375/month.

Rent in Centereach is 43% higher than the national average rent of $1,664/month, making this one of the more expensive cities statewide.

$2,375/month

Average Rent

895 Sq Ft

Average Size

+3.8%

Change / Year

125

Available Apartments

Centereach rent varies by unit size and layout:

  • Studio apartments in Centereach average per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Centereach average $2,375 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Centereach average $2,890 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Centereach average or more per month.

Average Rent by Home Type

Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,375/month
895 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,890/month
963 Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$5,309/month
2,292 Sq Ft
View Centereach Apartments

How much has average rent changed in Centereach, NY?

In the past year, rent has increased by 3.8%, which averages out to $90 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time

September 2026

2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time

Rent Ranges in Centereach, NY

September 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Centereach, NY
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
0% $1,001 - $1,500/month
0% $1,501 - $2,000/month
100% Above $2,000/month

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

Because the average rent in Centereach is $2,375, you’ll want to make about $7,916 per month or $94,992 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.

City

Centereach, NY

125 Available Apartments for Rent

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How does Centereach, NY compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

Use the tool below to compare Centereach, NY to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.

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Apartment Averages

Compare Rent Trends Nearby

Get a clearer picture of the area by viewing rent trends in nearby cities.

  • South Setauket

    South Setauket

    Avg Rent: $2,668/month

  • Selden

    Selden

    Avg Rent: $2,202/month

  • Lake Grove

    Lake Grove

    Avg Rent: $2,652/month

  • Farmingville

    Farmingville

    Avg Rent: $3,360/month

  • Lake Ronkonkoma

    Lake Ronkonkoma

    Avg Rent: $2,252/month

  • Stony Brook

    Stony Brook

    Avg Rent: $2,145/month

  • Port Jefferson Station

    Port Jefferson Station

    Avg Rent: $3,706/month

  • Saint James

    Saint James

    Avg Rent: $2,697/month

Apartment Communities in Centereach We Think You'll Love

Fairfield Gables At South Setauket

Fairfield Gables At South Setauket

1-64 Neal Path,
South Setauket, NY 11720

1-3 Beds | $3,710 - $4,270

Fairfield Courtyard at Lake Grove

Fairfield Courtyard at Lake Grove

9 Williams Blvd,
Lake Grove, NY 11755

1-2 Beds | $2,610 - $3,385

Heritage Spy Ring Golf Club

Heritage Spy Ring Golf Club

303 Arrowhead Ln,
South Setauket, NY 11720

1-3 Beds | $3,511 - $5,171

Fairfield Centereach Gardens

Fairfield Centereach Gardens

50 Horseblock Rd,
Centereach, NY 11720

1-2 Beds | $2,335 - $2,890

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent in Centereach?

The average rent in Centereach is $2,375 per month, which is 42.7% higher than the national average of $1,664.

Are rents going up or down in Centereach?

Rents in Centereach, NY are increasing, with prices up 3.8% year-over-year and $90 more per month.

What rent range is most common in Centereach?

In Centereach, NY, 100% of apartments fall above $2,000/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.

United States New York Centereach Rental Trends

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 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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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