What is the average apartment size in Hempstead?

The average size for a Hempstead, NY apartment is 736 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 Hempstead?

As of Oct / 2025, the average rent in Hempstead is $2,507 per month, a 4.9% increase from last year’s average of $2,390.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Hempstead?

In Hempstead, studios rent for $1,787 per month, one-bedroom units average $2,399 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $2,903 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $3,049 per month

What is the average apartment size in Hempstead?

The typical apartment in Hempstead offers about 736 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Hempstead?

Studio apartments in Hempstead average 432 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 639 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 957 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,150 sq. ft.

Hempstead, NY Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Hempstead?

The typical rent budget in Hempstead ranges from $2,001 to $2,500 per month, with 55% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Hempstead?

In Hempstead, 54% of households rent while 46% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: November 18, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Hempstead is $2,507, a 4.9% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,390.

Studio Apartments at $1,787 offer the most budget-friendly option with 432 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 639 square feet for $2,399, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,903 offer 957 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,150 sq ft) for $3,049, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Hempstead, NY

Last updated: November 18, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,507	736 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,787	432 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$2,399	639 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,903	957 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$3,049	1,150 sq. ft.

Hempstead, NY rent trends

Rental prices in Hempstead, NY have increased by 4.9% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,390 to $2,507.

What's the typical rent budget in Hempstead, NY?

The largest share of rentals in Hempstead, NY (55%) fall between $2,001-$2,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Hempstead, NY?

9,387 or 54% of the households in Hempstead, NY are renter-occupied while 7,917 or 46% are owner-occupied.

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How Hempstead Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
New York City	$5,284
Manhattan	$5,632
Brooklyn	$4,205
Hudson Valley	$2,595
Queens	$4,171
Buffalo	$1,410
Albany	$1,728
Ithaca	$2,300
Rochester	$1,512
Troy	$1,588
Valley Stream, NY	$2,380
Long Beach, NY	$3,622
Garden City, NY	$4,389
Lynbrook, NY	$2,958
Hempstead	$2,507

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 Hempstead 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.