Apartments for Rent in Hempstead, NY

Prices and availability in Hempstead, NY were last updated on 14 Nov 2026.

The best apartments in Hempstead, NY are: Bedell, 759 Twin Oaks, 36 Hilton Ave, Unit 207, 479 Front Street, Unit 2A and 36 Hilton Ave, Unit 108.

The average rent in Hempstead, NY is $2,377.

The price range for a studio apartment in Hempstead, NY is between $1,673 and $2,572.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Hempstead, NY is between $2,650 and $2,875.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Hempstead, NY is between $2,895 and $2,950.

In Hempstead 53% of the housing is rented out compared to 47% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 44% of Hempstead's apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 46% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 10% are single-family rentals.

The average age of rental buildings in Hempstead is 52 years old, with 18% being newer apartment buildings completed since 2000. The average height of apartment buildings in the city is 5 stories, of which 44% are garden-style apartment communities, 66% are mid-sized buildings, and none are high-rises. These characteristics describe large-scale apartment communities of 50 apartments or more.

Studio apartments in Hempstead are around 12% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 53% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 29% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.