What is the average apartment size in West Babylon?

The average size for a West Babylon, NY apartment is 818 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 West Babylon?

As of Oct / 2025, the average rent in West Babylon is $2,430 per month, a 2.5% increase from last year’s average of $2,371.

What is the average apartment size in West Babylon?

The typical apartment in West Babylon offers about 818 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

West Babylon, NY Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in West Babylon?

The typical rent budget in West Babylon ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 32% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in West Babylon?

In West Babylon, 24% of households rent while 76% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: November 20, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in West Babylon is $2,430, a 2.5% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,371.

One-bedroom apartments provide 735 square feet for $2,269, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,976 offer 1,104 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in West Babylon, NY

Last updated: November 20, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,430	818 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$2,269	735 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,976	1,104 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

West Babylon, NY rent trends

Rental prices in West Babylon, NY have increased by 2.5% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,371 to $2,430.

What's the typical rent budget in West Babylon, NY?

The largest share of rentals in West Babylon, NY (32%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in West Babylon, NY?

3,378 or 24% of the households in West Babylon, NY are renter-occupied while 10,448 or 76% are owner-occupied.

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How West Babylon Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
West Babylon	$2,430
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
North Babylon	$2,648
Islip Town	$2,649
Uniondale Village	$3,498

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 West Babylon 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.