How much does it cost to rent in Garden City, NY?

As of May 2026, the median monthly rent in Garden City, NY is $5,050. This figure is based on aggregated data from public sources and community-submitted rents.

Is Garden City cheaper than other New York cities?

Garden City is one of the pricier cities in New York, ranking #4 out of 128 cities tracked at $5,050/mo.

When was Garden City rent data last updated?

Garden City rent data reflects May 2026 and was last refreshed on May 18, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.

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Garden City

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Pop. 22,941·4th most expensive in New York·One of the pricier rental markets in the US

Median rent (all units)

$5,050/mo

Year-over-Year

Stable

Month-over-Month

+11.7%

vs US Median

+$3,120

Rising (Monthly)

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Garden City · $5,050

More expensive than 99% of US cities · National median $1,930/mo

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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: May 18, 2026

Annual cost

$60,600/yr

At $5,050/mo median

Market timing

Rents rising

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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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Salary vs rent

Can you afford rent in Garden City on your salary?

At $5,050/mo, how Garden City rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

Registered Nurse

Avg $107,707/yr · Rent = 56.3% income

severely rent-burdened

Elementary School Teacher

Avg $76,471/yr · Rent = 79.2% income

severely rent-burdened

Police Officer

Avg $88,088/yr · Rent = 68.8% income

severely rent-burdened

Software Developer

Avg $157,445/yr · Rent = 38.5% income

stretched

Lawyer

Avg $201,176/yr · Rent = 30.1% income

stretched

Firefighter

Avg $71,603/yr · Rent = 84.6% income

severely rent-burdened

Truck Driver

Avg $64,649/yr · Rent = 93.7% income

severely rent-burdened

Electrician

Avg $79,686/yr · Rent = 76% income

severely rent-burdened

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

Tips for renters in Garden City

About renting in Garden City, NY

Last updated: May 18, 2026

The median rent in Garden City is $5,050/mo as of May 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 25% 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 $5,050/mo, rent takes approximately 25% 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 $202,000/year (~$97/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $5,050/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 May 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 #4 out of 128 tracked cities at $5,050/mo.

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

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Garden City ($5,050/mo): Franklin Square ($2,850/mo), Hempstead ($3,606/mo), Mineola ($3,649/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 $5,050/mo is $3,120 (162%) above the US national median of $1,930/mo. Within New York, it ranks #4 out of 128 tracked cities.

Affordability

25%

AFFORDABLE

At $5,050/mo, rent takes ~25% of Garden City's median household income ($244,152/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Garden City 25%Benchmark 30%

State income tax4–10.9%

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