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Rental Market Trends in Melville, NY

Updated August 2026

The average rent in Melville, NY is $3,754/month.

Rent in Melville is 126% higher than the national average rent of $1,664/month, making this one of the more expensive cities statewide.

$3,754/month

Average Rent

1,029 Sq Ft

Average Size

+6.1%

Change / Year

57

Available Apartments

Melville rent varies by unit size and layout:

  • Studio apartments in Melville average per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Melville average $3,754 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Melville average $4,145 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Melville average $4,666 or more per month.

Average Rent by Home Type

Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$3,754/month
1,029 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$4,145/month
1,317 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,666/month
1,311 Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$6,750/month
1,991 Sq Ft
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How much has average rent changed in Melville, NY?

In the past year, rent has increased by 6.1%, which averages out to $231 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time

August 2026

2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time

Rent Ranges in Melville, NY

August 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Melville, 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 Melville, NY?

Because the average rent in Melville is $3,754, you’ll want to make about $12,513 per month or $150,156 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

Melville, NY

57 Available Apartments for Rent

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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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Apartment Averages

Compare Rent Trends Nearby

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

  • Wyandanch

    Wyandanch

    Avg Rent: $2,406/month

  • Woodbury

    Woodbury

    Avg Rent: $2,975/month

Apartment Communities in Melville We Think You'll Love

Avalon Melville

Avalon Melville

100 Court North Dr,
Melville, NY 11747

1-3 Beds | $3,380 - $4,500

Zen Long Island at Wheatley Heights 55+ Community

Zen Long Island at Wheatley Heights 55+ Community

50 Colonial Springs Rd,
Wyandanch, NY 11798

1 Bed | $2,280 - $2,530

100 Court N Dr

100 Court N Dr

100 Court N Dr,
Melville, NY 11747

2 Beds | $4,920

100 Court N Dr

100 Court N Dr

100 Court N Dr,
Melville, NY 11747

2 Beds | $4,860

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent in Melville?

The average rent in Melville is $3,754 per month, which is 125.6% higher than the national average of $1,664.

Are rents going up or down in Melville?

Rents in Melville, NY are increasing, with prices up 6.1% year-over-year and $231 more per month.

What rent range is most common in Melville?

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

United States New York Melville 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 June 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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