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Rental Market Trends in Melville, NY
What is the average rent in Melville, NY?
$3,386/month
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1,029 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
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Decrease in the Last Year
As of October 2025, the average rent in Melville, NY is $3,386 per month. This is 108% higher than the national average rent price of $1,630/month, making Melville one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Melville, you can expect to pay about per month for a studio, $3,386 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $4,019 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $5,052 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Melville, NY?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 3%, which averages out to $99 less per month.
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The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Melville, NY
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Melville?
Based on current rent prices, Country Pointe at Melville and Avalon Court" are the most affordable neighborhoods in Melville.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Melville?
Based on current rent prices, Country Pointe at Melville and Avalon Court" are the most expensive neighborhoods in Melville.
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Which Melville neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Melville with the most apartments available are Country Pointe at Melville and Avalon Court" .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Melville, NY?
Because the average rent in Melville is $3,386, you’ll want to make about $11,286 per month or $135,432 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.
How does Melville, NY compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Melville, 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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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.