RentDataNowRentDataNow
City Report · NY

Massapequa

Pop. 21,389·26th most expensive in New York·One of the pricier rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$3,358/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+1.9%
vs US Median
+$1,426
Reported rents
Rising (Monthly)
Be the first to discuss Massapequa rents ↓
Most AffordableMost Expensive
Massapequa · $3,358
More expensive than 95% of US cities · National median $1,932/mo
Affordability
22% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $3,358/mo, rent takes about 22% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$134,000/yr
Local median income
$181,846/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Massapequa's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$2,060
1 BR
$2,500
2 BR
$2,890
3 BR
$3,750
4 BR+
$4,010
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$2,890/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $3,358 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

Rent trends

12-month history

Loading…

Last updated: September 25, 2026

From the history

What the numbers show

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($181,846) is $4,546 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 4-bedroom ($4,010).

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for Massapequa. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost
$40,296/yr
At $3,358/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (0.0% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +1.9% MoM), not inventory.
Rent check

Is your rent fair?

Compare your rent to the local median.

Demographics

Who lives here

Massapequa, NY is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 53.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
21,389
Median income
$181,846
Median age
44.5
Renters
3.2%
Age distribution
20.6%
19.3%
25.5%
16.5%
18.1%
Under 1820.6%
18–3419.3%
35–5425.5%
55–6416.5%
65+18.1%
Gender
49.1%
50.9%
Male49.1%
Female50.9%
Race & ethnicity
89%
White89%
Black1.2%
Hispanic8.9%
Asian1.7%
Education (25+)
19.3%
24.4%
53.2%
No HS diploma3%
HS diploma19.3%
Some college24.4%
Bachelor's+53.2%
Housing tenure
96.8%
Owner96.8%
Renter3.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Massapequa, NY has changed in 5 years

Income
$148,295 → $181,846
up 22.6%
Population
22,249 → 21,389
down 3.9%
Renter share
3.9% → 3.2%
-0.7 pts
Bachelor's+
50.8% → 53.2%
+2.4 pts
Median age
43.9 → 44.5
+0.6 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $148,295 in 2021 to $181,846 more recently. Census counts show Massapequa, NY losing about 860 residents over the five-year window, down 3.9% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 50.8% to 53.2% across the same window.

Community

Discussions about Massapequa

No discussions yet. Start the conversation.

View Massapequa rent history (2015–2026) →
Salary vs rent

Can you afford rent in Massapequa on your salary?

At $3,358/mo, how Massapequa rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

By apartment size

Massapequa rent by bedroom count

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

Local insights

Tips for renters in Massapequa

About renting in Massapequa, NY

Last updated: September 25, 2026

The median rent in Massapequa is $3,358/mo as of September 2026. A studio apartment averages $2,060/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,890/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $2,500/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $3,750/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($181,846/yr), Massapequa ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in Massapequa?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $134,000/year (about $64/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,358/mo in Massapequa. The local median household income is $181,846/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in Massapequa?

Rent in Massapequa has been roughly flat over the past year, a 0.0% change.

How does Massapequa rent compare to other cities in New York?

Massapequa is one of the pricier among New York cities for rent, ranking #26 of 124 tracked cities at $3,358/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Massapequa?

Nearby cities with lower median rent than Massapequa ($3,358/mo) include Farmingdale ($2,585/mo), West Babylon ($2,986/mo), and Amityville ($3,047/mo).
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $3,358/mo, rent takes ~22% of Massapequa's median household income ($181,846/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Massapequa 22%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4–10.9%
Run the Massapequa affordability calculator →
Lowest-rent ZIP codes in Massapequa
Compare

How does this area stack up?

Pick another city or ZIP to compare.

Neighborhoods

Estimated from ZIP-level data

Schools nearby

Public schools near Massapequa, NY

Recent submissions

Be the first to submit your rent for Massapequa.

Recent discussions

No discussions yet.