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Long Beach

Pop. 34,756·19th most expensive in New York·One of the pricier rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$3,684/mo
Year-over-Year
+1.4%
Month-over-Month
-0.3%
vs US Median
+$1,719
Stable (Monthly)
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Long Beach · $3,684
More expensive than 96% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
70/100
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Rents are 10% below what Long Beach's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$3,684/mo
Expected by trend
$4,094/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$2,090
1 BR
$2,530
2 BR
$2,920
3 BR
$3,790
4 BR+
$4,060
Research median
$2,920/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
$44,208/yr
At $3,684/mo median
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+1.4% YoY, -0.3% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Long Beach, NY is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 55.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
34,756
Median income
$140,739
Median age
43.5
Renters
34%
Age distribution
13.8%
25.5%
22.2%
16.7%
21.8%
Under 1813.8%
18–3425.5%
35–5422.2%
55–6416.7%
65+21.8%
Gender
50.1%
49.9%
Male50.1%
Female49.9%
Race & ethnicity
76.7%
14.1%
White76.7%
Black3.1%
Hispanic14.1%
Asian4.9%
Other1.2%
Education (25+)
19%
21.4%
55.8%
No HS diploma3.9%
HS diploma19%
Some college21.4%
Bachelor's+55.8%
Housing tenure
66%
34%
Owner66%
Renter34%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Long Beach, NY has changed in 5 years

Rent
$3,052 → $3,684
up 20.7%
Income
$115,525 → $140,739
up 21.8%
Population
34,820 → 34,756
down 0.2%
Renter share
38.2% → 34%
-4.2 pts
Bachelor's+
50.8% → 55.8%
+5.0 pts
Median age
45.1 → 43.5
-1.6 yrs

Compared with 2021, rent in Long Beach, NY has climbed by $632 per month, settling near $3,684 after starting the period at $3,052. Census figures show median household income at $140,739 today, compared with $115,525 five years earlier. About 34% of households rent today, against 38.2% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 50.8% to 55.8%. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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At $3,684/mo, how Long Beach rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

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Long Beach rent by bedroom count

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About renting in Long Beach, NY

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Long Beach is $3,684/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $2,090/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,920/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $2,530/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $3,790/mo.

At 31% of local median household income ($140,739/yr), Long Beach ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.4% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Long Beach an affordable city for renters?

Long Beach is considered moderate for renters. At $3,684/mo, rent takes approximately 31% of the local median household income ($140,739/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Long Beach slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Long Beach?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $147,000/year (~$71/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,684/mo in Long Beach. The local median household income is $140,739/yr, meaning the typical Long Beach household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Long Beach?

Rent in Long Beach has increased 1.4% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Long Beach rent compare to other cities in New York?

Long Beach is one of the pricier cities in New York for rent, ranking #19 out of 126 tracked cities at $3,684/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Long Beach?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Long Beach ($3,684/mo): Franklin Square ($2,850/mo), Valley Stream ($2,994/mo), Oceanside ($3,200/mo).

What percentage of Long Beach residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 34% of Long Beach households are renters, while 66% are owner-occupied. Long Beach leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Long Beach rent compare to the national average?

Long Beach's median rent of $3,684/mo is $1,719 (87%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within New York, it ranks #19 out of 126 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
31%
MODERATE

At $3,684/mo, rent takes ~31% of Long Beach's median household income ($140,739/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Long Beach 31%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4–10.9%
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