3-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Oceanside, NY
Median asking rent for a 3-bedroom apartment in Oceanside, New York as of August 2026. That's +6% lower than the citywide median of $3,475 and +53% above the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130.
Income needed for a 3-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 3-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 3-bedroom in New York
| # | City | 3-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elmira | $1,120 |
| 2 | Gloversville | $1,250 |
| 3 | Lockport | $1,290 |
| 4 | Niagara Falls | $1,295 |
| 5 | North Tonawanda | $1,310 |
| 6 | Cortland | $1,328 |
| 7 | Potsdam | $1,340 |
| 8 | Utica | $1,345 |
| 9 | Auburn | $1,380 |
| 10 | Rome | $1,420 |
| 11 | Palmyra | $1,430 |
| 12 | Endicott | $1,470 |
| 13 | Buffalo | $1,480 |
| 14 | Oneonta | $1,480 |
| 15 | Tonawanda | $1,480 |
Most expensive cities for a 3-bedroom in New York
| # | City | 3-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rye | $5,200 |
| 2 | Woodbury | $5,030 |
| 3 | Garden City | $5,030 |
| 4 | Harrison | $4,750 |
| 5 | Scarsdale | $4,470 |
| 6 | Nanuet | $4,400 |
| 7 | Dobbs Ferry | $4,200 |
| 8 | Plainview | $4,110 |
| 9 | Hicksville | $4,040 |
| 10 | White Plains | $4,030 |
| 11 | Larchmont | $3,960 |
| 12 | Mamaroneck | $3,930 |
| 13 | Hauppauge | $3,930 |
| 14 | Port Washington | $3,900 |
| 15 | Port Chester | $3,890 |
Nearby cities — 3-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 4 of these cities have cheaper 3-bedroom rents than Oceanside.
| City | Distance | 3-Bedroom rent | vs Oceanside |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garden City, NY | 6.6 mi | $5,030 | +$1,780 (+55%) |
| Levittown, NY | 10.5 mi | $3,760 | +$510 (+16%) |
| Hicksville, NY | 11.9 mi | $4,040 | +$790 (+24%) |
| Farmingdale, NY | 15.7 mi | $3,210 | $-40 (-1%) |
| West Babylon, NY | 20.1 mi | $3,340 | +$90 (+3%) |
| Larchmont, NY | 22.7 mi | $3,960 | +$710 (+22%) |
| Mamaroneck, NY | 23.2 mi | $3,930 | +$680 (+21%) |
| Yonkers, NY | 26.6 mi | $3,367 | +$117 (+4%) |
| Scarsdale, NY | 26.8 mi | $4,470 | +$1,220 (+38%) |
| Bay Shore, NY | 27.3 mi | $3,050 | $-200 (-6%) |
| Union City, NJ | 28.9 mi | $2,570 | $-680 (-21%) |
| Palisades Park, NJ | 29 mi | $2,860 | $-390 (-12%) |
3-Bedroom rent in Oceanside — common questions
How much is a 3-bedroom apartment in Oceanside?
As of August 2026, the median 3-bedroom apartment rent in Oceanside, New York is $3,250 per month. This is +6% below the citywide median of $3,475.
What income do you need to afford a 3-bedroom in Oceanside?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $130,000 ($10,833/month gross), which works out to roughly $62.50/hour at a full-time job.
Is Oceanside expensive for a 3-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Oceanside's 3-bedroom median of $3,250 is +53% above the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130. It ranks in the 86th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Oceanside rank for 3-bedroom rent in New York?
Among the 124 cities in New York with 3-bedroom data, Oceanside ranks #83 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 3-bedroom options near Oceanside?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 3-bedroom rents include Farmingdale ($3,210), Bay Shore ($3,050), Union City ($2,570).