1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Oceanside, NY
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Oceanside, New York as of March 2026. That's +32% lower than the citywide median of $3,200 and +56% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Oceanside
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 Oceanside
Compare Oceanside'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 | Clarence | $940 |
| 11 | Rome | $940 |
| 12 | Watertown | $940 |
| 13 | Binghamton | $947 |
| 14 | Palmyra | $950 |
| 15 | Cortland | $954 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in New York
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rye | $3,770 |
| 2 | Harrison | $3,440 |
| 3 | Woodbury | $3,360 |
| 4 | Garden City | $3,360 |
| 5 | Scarsdale | $3,240 |
| 6 | Nanuet | $3,190 |
| 7 | Dobbs Ferry | $3,040 |
| 8 | White Plains | $2,922 |
| 9 | Larchmont | $2,870 |
| 10 | Mamaroneck | $2,840 |
| 11 | Port Chester | $2,820 |
| 12 | Irvington | $2,780 |
| 13 | Eastchester | $2,780 |
| 14 | Plainview | $2,750 |
| 15 | Ossining | $2,750 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 3 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Oceanside.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Oceanside |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uniondale, NY | 6 mi | $2,210 | +$40 (+2%) |
| Garden City, NY | 6.6 mi | $3,360 | +$1,190 (+55%) |
| Levittown, NY | 10.5 mi | $2,510 | +$340 (+16%) |
| Hicksville, NY | 11.9 mi | $2,700 | +$530 (+24%) |
| Farmingdale, NY | 15.7 mi | $2,150 | $-20 (-1%) |
| West Babylon, NY | 20.1 mi | $2,240 | +$70 (+3%) |
| Larchmont, NY | 22.7 mi | $2,870 | +$700 (+32%) |
| Mamaroneck, NY | 23.2 mi | $2,840 | +$670 (+31%) |
| Yonkers, NY | 26.6 mi | $2,443 | +$273 (+13%) |
| Scarsdale, NY | 26.8 mi | $3,240 | +$1,070 (+49%) |
| Bay Shore, NY | 27.3 mi | $2,040 | $-130 (-6%) |
| Union City, NJ | 28.9 mi | $1,830 | $-340 (-16%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Oceanside — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Oceanside?
As of March 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Oceanside, New York is $2,170 per month. This is +32% below the citywide median of $3,200.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Oceanside?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $86,800 ($7,233/month gross), which works out to roughly $41.73/hour at a full-time job.
Is Oceanside expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Oceanside's 1-bedroom median of $2,170 is +56% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 89th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Oceanside rank for 1-bedroom rent in New York?
Among the 142 cities in New York with 1-bedroom data, Oceanside ranks #95 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Oceanside?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Farmingdale ($2,150), Bay Shore ($2,040), Union City ($1,830).