4+ Bedroom Apartment Rent in Central Islip, NY
Median asking rent for a 4+ bedroom apartment in Central Islip, New York as of July 2026. That's +15% higher than the citywide median of $3,147 and +43% above the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,520.
Income needed for a 4+ bedroom in Central Islip
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 4+ bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Central Islip
Compare Central Islip's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 4+ bedroom in New York
| # | City | 4+ Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elmira | $1,330 |
| 2 | Gloversville | $1,400 |
| 3 | Lockport | $1,450 |
| 4 | Niagara Falls | $1,458 |
| 5 | Potsdam | $1,470 |
| 6 | North Tonawanda | $1,480 |
| 7 | Palmyra | $1,570 |
| 8 | Utica | $1,590 |
| 9 | Auburn | $1,610 |
| 10 | Oneonta | $1,620 |
| 11 | Amsterdam | $1,650 |
| 12 | Buffalo | $1,670 |
| 13 | Tonawanda | $1,670 |
| 14 | Endicott | $1,680 |
| 15 | Rome | $1,680 |
Most expensive cities for a 4+ bedroom in New York
| # | City | 4+ Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rye | $5,610 |
| 2 | Garden City | $5,390 |
| 3 | Harrison | $5,120 |
| 4 | Scarsdale | $4,830 |
| 5 | Nanuet | $4,750 |
| 6 | Dobbs Ferry | $4,530 |
| 7 | Plainview | $4,400 |
| 8 | Farmingville | $4,400 |
| 9 | White Plains | $4,350 |
| 10 | Hicksville | $4,330 |
| 11 | Larchmont | $4,280 |
| 12 | Mamaroneck | $4,240 |
| 13 | Hauppauge | $4,210 |
| 14 | Port Chester | $4,190 |
| 15 | Port Washington | $4,180 |
Nearby cities — 4+ bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 4+ bedroom rents than Central Islip.
| City | Distance | 4+ Bedroom rent | vs Central Islip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bay Shore, NY | 5.7 mi | $3,260 | $-350 (-10%) |
| Ronkonkoma, NY | 5.9 mi | $3,330 | $-280 (-8%) |
| Farmingville, NY | 11.5 mi | $4,400 | +$790 (+22%) |
| West Babylon, NY | 12.1 mi | $3,580 | $-30 (-1%) |
| Coram, NY | 14.8 mi | $4,040 | +$430 (+12%) |
| Port Jefferson, NY | 14.9 mi | $3,750 | +$140 (+4%) |
| Farmingdale, NY | 16.8 mi | $3,440 | $-170 (-5%) |
| Levittown, NY | 22.5 mi | $4,030 | +$420 (+12%) |
| Hicksville, NY | 22.8 mi | $4,330 | +$720 (+20%) |
| Stratford, CT | 27.2 mi | $2,860 | $-750 (-21%) |
| Uniondale, NY | 27.9 mi | $3,540 | $-70 (-2%) |
| Garden City, NY | 30.7 mi | $5,390 | +$1,780 (+49%) |
4+ Bedroom rent in Central Islip — common questions
How much is a 4+ bedroom apartment in Central Islip?
As of July 2026, the median 4+ bedroom apartment rent in Central Islip, New York is $3,610 per month. This is +15% higher than the citywide median of $3,147.
What income do you need to afford a 4+ bedroom in Central Islip?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $144,400 ($12,033/month gross), which works out to roughly $69.42/hour at a full-time job.
Is Central Islip expensive for a 4+ bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Central Islip's 4+ bedroom median of $3,610 is +43% above the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,520. It ranks in the 84th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Central Islip rank for 4+ bedroom rent in New York?
Among the 122 cities in New York with 4+ bedroom data, Central Islip ranks #90 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 4+ bedroom options near Central Islip?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 4+ bedroom rents include Bay Shore ($3,260), Ronkonkoma ($3,330), West Babylon ($3,580).