Heritage Westminster
111 Hempstead Tpke,
West Hempstead, NY 11552
Studio - 3 Beds | $3,039 - $6,870
Rental Market Trends in West Hempstead, NY
Updated August 2026
The average rent in West Hempstead, NY is $3,520/month.
Rent in West Hempstead is 112% higher than the national average rent of $1,664/month, making this one of the more expensive cities statewide.
$3,520/month
Average Rent
798 Sq Ft
Average Size
+5.6%
Change / Year
192
Available Apartments
West Hempstead rent varies by unit size and layout:
- Studio apartments in West Hempstead average $3,107 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in West Hempstead average $3,520 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in West Hempstead average $4,453 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in West Hempstead average $6,086 or more per month.
Average Rent by Home Type
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Average Sq Ft
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How much has average rent changed in West Hempstead, NY?
In the past year, rent has increased by 5.6%, which averages out to $198 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
August 2026
2025
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Rent Ranges in West Hempstead, NY
August 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
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Below $700/month
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$700 - $1,000/month
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$1,001 - $1,500/month
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$1,501 - $2,000/month
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Above $2,000/month
What salary do I need to live comfortably in West Hempstead, NY?
Because the average rent in West Hempstead is $3,520, you’ll want to make about $11,733 per month or $140,796 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 West Hempstead, NY compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare West Hempstead, 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.
View the West Hempstead Area GuideCompare Rent Trends Nearby
Get a clearer picture of the area by viewing rent trends in nearby cities.
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Hempstead
Avg Rent: $1,933/month
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Garden City
Avg Rent: $3,750/month
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Malverne
Avg Rent: $2,192/month
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Rockville Centre
Avg Rent: $3,071/month
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Stewart Manor
Avg Rent: $2,867/month
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in West Hempstead?
The average rent in West Hempstead is $3,520 per month, which is 111.5% higher than the national average of $1,664.
Are rents going up or down in West Hempstead?
Rents in West Hempstead, NY are increasing, with prices up 5.6% year-over-year and $198 more per month.
What rent range is most common in West Hempstead?
In West Hempstead, NY, 100% of apartments fall above $2,000/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.
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.