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Islip, NY

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Delight in the historic charm of this seaside community

Suburban Coastal Historic Charming Quaint Scenic Lush Peaceful Upscale Close-Knit Welcoming

Nestled along the Great South Bay on the South Shore of Long Island, Islip is a historic seaside community with roots dating back to 1683. Islip’s small-town charm is evident in the many quaint shops, eateries, salons, and boutiques situated on tree-lined Main Street.

Islip residents enjoy tranquil residential neighborhoods and quick access to retail centers like Westfield South Shore and Central Islip Town Center. Drive down South Bay Avenue to get to Islip Town Beach, where locals sunbathe by the bay. Recreational opportunities abound at nearby Heckscher State Park, with numerous trails, athletic fields, and boat launches available for public use.

Wine country sits to the east of Islip while Manhattan lies about 50 miles to the west, providing Islip residents with a broad range of options for weekend adventures. Getting around from Islip is easy with convenience to the Southern State Parkway, Sunrise Highway, and the Montauk Branch of the Long Island Rail Road.

Rent Trends

As of April 2025, the average apartment rent in Islip, NY is $2,381 for a studio, $2,355 for one bedroom, and $3,075 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Islip has increased by 1.2% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,355/month
715 Sq Ft
House
$10,441/month
76 Sq Ft
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Transportation

70

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

51

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Maud S Sherwood Elementary School

Public

Grades 2-5

335 Students

6
out of 10

Commack Road Elementary School

Public

Grades 2-5

397 Students

3
out of 10

Wing Elementary School

Public

Grades K-1

379 Students

Rating Unavailable

Islip Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

641 Students

4
out of 10

Islip High School

Public

Grades 9-12

892 Students

9
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Bayard Cutting Arboretum State Park
  • Heckscher State Park
  • Long Island Environmental Interpretive Center
  • Gardiner County Park
  • Connetquot River State Park Preserve

Airports

  • Long Island MacArthur
  • John F Kennedy International

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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 February 2025.