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Rental Market Trends in West Hempstead, NY

What is the average rent in West Hempstead, NY?

$3,310/month

Average Rent

796 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+2.1%

Increase in the Last Year

As of October 2025, the average rent in West Hempstead, NY is $3,310 per month. This is 103% higher than the national average rent price of $1,630/month, making West Hempstead one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in West Hempstead, you can expect to pay about $2,896 per month for a studio, $3,310 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $4,281 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $5,803 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$2,896/month
552 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$3,310/month
796 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$4,281/month
1,196 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$5,803/month
1,565 Sq Ft
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Average Rent
Average 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 West Hempstead, NY?

In the past year, rent has increased by 2.1%, which averages out to $71 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in West Hempstead?

Based on current rent prices, Morton Manor is the most affordable neighborhood in West Hempstead.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Morton Manor
$3,399/month
767 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in West Hempstead?

Based on current rent prices, Morton Manor is the most expensive neighborhood in West Hempstead.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Morton Manor
$3,399/month
767 Sq Ft

Which West Hempstead neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhood in West Hempstead with the most apartments available is Morton Manor .

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Morton Manor
$3,399/month
767 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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

Because the average rent in West Hempstead is $3,310, you’ll want to make about $11,033 per month or $132,396 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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† 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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