1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Great Neck, NY
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Great Neck, New York as of July 2026. That's +55% lower than the citywide median of $4,908 and +58% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Great Neck
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 1-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Great Neck
Compare Great Neck's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in New York
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elmira | $711 |
| 2 | Gloversville | $790 |
| 3 | Auburn | $840 |
| 4 | Potsdam | $870 |
| 5 | Utica | $895 |
| 6 | Endicott | $900 |
| 7 | Lockport | $900 |
| 8 | Niagara Falls | $903 |
| 9 | North Tonawanda | $910 |
| 10 | Rome | $940 |
| 11 | Watertown | $940 |
| 12 | Binghamton | $947 |
| 13 | Palmyra | $950 |
| 14 | Johnson City | $960 |
| 15 | Oneonta | $990 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in New York
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rye | $3,770 |
| 2 | Harrison | $3,440 |
| 3 | Garden City | $3,360 |
| 4 | Scarsdale | $3,240 |
| 5 | Nanuet | $3,190 |
| 6 | Dobbs Ferry | $3,040 |
| 7 | White Plains | $2,922 |
| 8 | Larchmont | $2,870 |
| 9 | Mamaroneck | $2,840 |
| 10 | Port Chester | $2,820 |
| 11 | Plainview | $2,750 |
| 12 | Ossining | $2,750 |
| 13 | Farmingville | $2,750 |
| 14 | New York | $2,732 |
| 15 | Hicksville | $2,700 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 4 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Great Neck.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Great Neck |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garden City, NY | 7.6 mi | $3,360 | +$1,160 (+53%) |
| Larchmont, NY | 10.7 mi | $2,870 | +$670 (+30%) |
| Uniondale, NY | 11 mi | $2,210 | +$10 (0%) |
| Mamaroneck, NY | 11.6 mi | $2,840 | +$640 (+29%) |
| Yonkers, NY | 14.2 mi | $2,443 | +$243 (+11%) |
| Hicksville, NY | 14.4 mi | $2,700 | +$500 (+23%) |
| Scarsdale, NY | 14.7 mi | $3,240 | +$1,040 (+47%) |
| Levittown, NY | 15.4 mi | $2,510 | +$310 (+14%) |
| Palisades Park, NJ | 18.8 mi | $2,020 | $-180 (-8%) |
| North Bergen Township, NJ | 20.3 mi | $2,120 | $-80 (-4%) |
| Ridgefield Park, NJ | 20.5 mi | $1,700 | $-500 (-23%) |
| Teaneck, NJ | 20.7 mi | $1,820 | $-380 (-17%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Great Neck — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Great Neck?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Great Neck, New York is $2,200 per month. This is +55% below the citywide median of $4,908.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Great Neck?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $88,000 ($7,333/month gross), which works out to roughly $42.31/hour at a full-time job.
Is Great Neck expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Great Neck's 1-bedroom median of $2,200 is +58% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 89th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Great Neck rank for 1-bedroom rent in New York?
Among the 124 cities in New York with 1-bedroom data, Great Neck ranks #85 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Great Neck?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Palisades Park ($2,020), North Bergen Township ($2,120), Ridgefield Park ($1,700).