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Larchmont, NY Area Guide

A sophisticated suburb proximate to New York City

Family-Friendly Scenic Charming Luxurious Sophisticated Waterfront Suburban Close-Knit Commuter

Sitting on the edge of Long Island Sound in Westchester County, Larchmont is a village where the calm of coastal New England and the pulse of New York City manage to coexist on the same Metro-North line. Manor Park offers sweeping waterfront views and open green space, while the walkable downtown core—known locally as "the Village"—serves up independent shops, charming cafes, and a genuine sense of place. A 30-minute train ride connects residents to Midtown Manhattan, making Larchmont a practical and scenic home base for city commuters.

The rental landscape here includes everything from classic pre-war apartments to townhomes and updated apartment communities tucked into tree-lined streets. The Larchmont Yacht Club and a packed community calendar—featuring July 4th festivities, the beloved Ragamuffin Halloween Parade, and summer concerts—give the area an energetic, year-round social rhythm. Originally inhabited by the Siwanoy people and later explored by Dutch settlers in 1614, Larchmont has centuries of history woven into its compact, walkable streets. With the Sound at its doorstep and the city just down the tracks, life here strikes a balance that’s genuinely hard to find.

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Larchmont, NY is $1,719 for a studio, $1,987 for one bedroom, $5,674 for two bedrooms, and $9,277 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Larchmont has increased by 0.8% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,987/month
685 Sq Ft
House
$12,033/month
2,115 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Moderately Walkable

Walkability

60 / 100

Some Public Transit

Transit

50 / 100

Very Drivable

Drivability

80 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

40 / 100

Schools

Murray Avenue School

Public

Grades K-5

689 Students

Chatsworth Avenue School

Public

Grades K-5

652 Students

Central School

Public

Grades PK-5

520 Students

Hommocks School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,284 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Sheldrake Environmental Center
  • Davenport Neck Bird Sanctuary
  • Ward Acres
  • Otter Creek Preserve
  • Marshlands Conservancy

Airports

  • Westchester County
  • LaGuardia

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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 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.