What is the average apartment size in Central Islip?

The average size for a Central Islip, NY apartment is 929 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Central Islip?

As of Apr / 2026, the average rent in Central Islip is $2,849 per month, a 0.48% increase from last years average of $2,835.

What is the average apartment size in Central Islip?

The typical apartment in Central Islip offers about 929 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Central Islip, NY Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Central Islip?

The typical rent budget in Central Islip ranges from $3,000 to per month, with 36% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Central Islip?

In Central Islip, 22% of households rent while 78% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: June 02, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Central Islip is $2,849, a 0.48% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,835.

One-bedroom apartments provide 826 square feet for $2,632, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $3,058 offer 1,032 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Central Islip, NY

Last updated: June 02, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,849	929 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$2,632	826 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$3,058	1,032 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Central Islip, NY rent trends

Rental prices in Central Islip, NY have increased by 0.48% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,835 to $2,849.

What's the typical rent budget in Central Islip, NY?

The largest share of rentals in Central Islip, NY (36%) fall between $3,000- per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Central Islip, NY?

2,085 or 22% of the households in Central Islip, NY are renter-occupied while 7,460 or 78% are owner-occupied.

How Central Islip Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
New York City	$4,719
Manhattan	$5,345
Brooklyn	$3,963
Hudson Valley	$2,599
Buffalo	$1,422
Queens	$3,974
Ithaca	$2,228
Albany	$1,739
Rochester	$1,510
Syracuse	$1,754
Amityville	$2,926
Lindenhurst, NY	$2,689
Bay Shore, NY	$2,426
Patchogue, NY	$2,550
Commack, NY	$3,412
Farmingdale, NY	$2,914
Farmingville, NY	$3,650
Coram, NY	$2,958
Holbrook, NY	$2,842
Central Islip	$2,849

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Central Islip apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.