At $39,395/mo, rent takes about 445% of the local median household income, well above the 30% benchmark.
12-month history
Last updated: October 17, 2026
What the numbers show
November. Asking rents in East Hampton usually run 3.9% below trend in November and 4.4% above it in July, about $3,270 a month apart at today's median. Based on 9 years of data.
Rent in East Hampton is 1.9% below its high of $40,174 in June 2026, at $39,395 as of September 2026.
Rent in East Hampton changed +6.9% over the year to September 2026. Across the 82 New York cities Zillow tracks, the typical change was +5.3%.
From 2019 to 2024, rent in East Hampton rose 69.1% while median household income rose -2.7% ($109,250 to $106,250). Rent outpaced income.
Rent in East Hampton is 75.8% higher than in March 2020. Across the US, rent is up 37.3% over the same stretch.
Rent rose in 7 of the last 12 months.
30% of the median household income ($106,250) is $2,656 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a studio ($2,330); a 1-bedroom is $2,820.
Montauk, 12 miles away, rents for 30% less ($27,500/mo), about $142,700 a year in savings.
From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for East Hampton. The seasonal pattern compares Zillow’s seasonally adjusted and unadjusted series. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.
Is your rent fair?
Compare your rent to the local median.
Who lives here
East Hampton, NY is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 62% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
How East Hampton, NY has changed in 5 years
The median rent in East Hampton, NY stood at $29,647 in 2021 and currently runs about $39,395, reflecting a 32.9% increase over the period. Median household income rose from $96,250 to $106,250 between 2021 and 2024, a 10.4% shift. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 22.1% since 2021, moving from about 1,062 residents to roughly 1,297. Renters now make up 25.9% of households, compared with 21.1% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 62% of adults here, versus 66.5% in 2021. Taken together, the five-year picture in East Hampton, NY reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.
Discussions about East Hampton
No discussions yet. Start the conversation.
East Hampton rent by bedroom count
Median rent for each apartment size in East Hampton. Click any size for full breakdown.
Tips for renters in East Hampton
Last updated: October 17, 2026
The median rent in East Hampton is $39,395/mo as of October 2026.
At 445% of local median household income ($106,250/yr), East Hampton ranks as expensive compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.9% over the past year.
Frequently asked questions
How much income do you need to rent in East Hampton?
Is rent going up or down in East Hampton?
When is the cheapest time to rent in East Hampton?
Has rent outpaced income in East Hampton?
How does East Hampton rent compare to other cities in New York?
Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than East Hampton?
At $39,395/mo, rent takes ~445% of East Hampton's median household income ($106,250/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.
How does this area stack up?
Pick another city or ZIP to compare.
Estimated from ZIP-level data
Be the first to submit your rent for East Hampton.
No discussions yet.