What is the average apartment size in Riverhead?

The average size for a Riverhead, NY apartment is 628 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 Riverhead?

As of Oct / 2025, the average rent in Riverhead is $2,359 per month, a 5.39% decrease from last year’s average of $2,493.

What is the average apartment size in Riverhead?

The typical apartment in Riverhead offers about 628 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Riverhead, NY Rental Market Trends

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

The typical rent budget in Riverhead ranges from $2,001 to $2,500 per month, with 73% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Riverhead?

In Riverhead, 39% of households rent while 61% 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 Riverhead is $2,359, a 5.39% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,493.

One-bedroom apartments provide 549 square feet for $2,230, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,646 offer 811 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Riverhead, NY

Last updated: November 18, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,359	628 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$2,230	549 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,646	811 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Riverhead, NY rent trends

Rental prices in Riverhead, NY have decreased by 5.39% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,493 to $2,359.

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

The largest share of rentals in Riverhead, NY (73%) 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 Riverhead, NY?

1,989 or 39% of the households in Riverhead, NY are renter-occupied while 3,071 or 61% are owner-occupied.

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How Riverhead Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Riverhead	$2,359
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
Moriches, NY	$2,866
Holbrook, NY	$2,838
Manorville, NY	$2,594
Patchogue, NY	$2,505
Coram, NY	$2,929
Centereach, NY	$3,177
Medford, NY	$2,869
Middle Island, NY	$2,712
North Fork, NY	$2,359

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 Riverhead 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.