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Garden City

Pop. 22,941·5th most expensive in New York·One of the pricier rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$5,550/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+9.9%
vs US Median
+$3,585
Rising (Monthly)
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Garden City · $5,550
More expensive than 99% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
27% of income
AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $5,550/mo, rent takes about 27% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$222,000/yr
Local median income
$244,152/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Garden City's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$2,770
1 BR
$3,360
2 BR
$3,880
3 BR
$5,030
4 BR+
$5,390
Research median
$3,880/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$66,600/yr
At $5,550/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +9.9% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Garden City, NY is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 75.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
22,941
Median income
$244,152
Median age
41.3
Renters
6.3%
Age distribution
25.4%
16.7%
26.4%
14%
17.4%
Under 1825.4%
18–3416.7%
35–5426.4%
55–6414%
65+17.4%
Gender
47.7%
52.3%
Male47.7%
Female52.3%
Race & ethnicity
82.6%
White82.6%
Black1.7%
Hispanic6.1%
Asian6.6%
Other3.1%
Education (25+)
75.9%
No HS diploma3.8%
HS diploma8.6%
Some college11.6%
Bachelor's+75.9%
Housing tenure
93.7%
Owner93.7%
Renter6.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Garden City, NY has changed in 5 years

Income
$185,188 → $244,152
up 31.8%
Population
23,087 → 22,941
down 0.6%
Renter share
7.4% → 6.3%
-1.1 pts
Bachelor's+
73.8% → 75.9%
+2.1 pts

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $185,188 in 2021 to $244,152 more recently. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 73.8% to 75.9%.

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At $5,550/mo, how Garden City rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

By apartment size

Garden City rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Garden City. Click any size for full breakdown.

Local insights

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About renting in Garden City, NY

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Garden City is $5,550/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $2,770/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $3,880/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $3,360/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $5,030/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($244,152/yr), Garden City ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Garden City an affordable city for renters?

Garden City is considered affordable for renters. At $5,550/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($244,152/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Garden City falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Garden City?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $222,000/year (~$107/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $5,550/mo in Garden City. The local median household income is $244,152/yr, meaning the typical Garden City household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Garden City?

Rent in Garden City has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 2026.

How does Garden City rent compare to other cities in New York?

Garden City is one of the pricier cities in New York for rent, ranking #5 out of 126 tracked cities at $5,550/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Garden City?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Garden City ($5,550/mo): Franklin Square ($2,850/mo), Mineola ($3,341/mo), Hempstead ($3,370/mo).

What percentage of Garden City residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 6.3% of Garden City households are renters, while 93.7% are owner-occupied. Garden City leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Garden City rent compare to the national average?

Garden City's median rent of $5,550/mo is $3,585 (182%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within New York, it ranks #5 out of 126 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $5,550/mo, rent takes ~27% of Garden City's median household income ($244,152/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Garden City 27%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4–10.9%
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