What is the average apartment size in Smithtown?

The average size for a Smithtown, NY apartment is 1,065 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 Smithtown?

As of Oct / 2025, the average rent in Smithtown is $3,386 per month, a 8.64% increase from last year’s average of $3,117.

What is the average apartment size in Smithtown?

The typical apartment in Smithtown offers about 1,065 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Smithtown, NY Rental Market Trends

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

The typical rent budget in Smithtown ranges from $3,000 to per month, with 81% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Smithtown?

In Smithtown, 12% of households rent while 88% 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 Smithtown is $3,386, a 8.64% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $3,117.

One-bedroom apartments provide 869 square feet for $3,070, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $3,504 offer 1,201 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Smithtown, NY

Last updated: November 18, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$3,386	1,065 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$3,070	869 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$3,504	1,201 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Smithtown, NY rent trends

Rental prices in Smithtown, NY have increased by 8.64% over the past year. The average rent moved from $3,117 to $3,386.

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

The largest share of rentals in Smithtown, NY (81%) 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 Smithtown, NY?

982 or 12% of the households in Smithtown, NY are renter-occupied while 7,262 or 88% are owner-occupied.

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How Smithtown 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
Bay Shore, NY	$2,399
Holbrook, NY	$2,838
Patchogue, NY	$2,505
Commack, NY	$3,236
Coram, NY	$2,929
Bohemia, NY	$2,696
Centereach, NY	$3,177
Central Islip, NY	$2,820
Medford, NY	$2,869
Middle Island, NY	$2,712
Smithtown	$3,386

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 Smithtown 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.