How much does it cost to rent in Ronkonkoma, NY?

As of August 2026, the median monthly rent in Ronkonkoma, NY is $3,003. This figure is based on aggregated data from public sources and community-submitted rents.

Is Ronkonkoma cheaper than other New York cities?

Ronkonkoma falls in the middle range for New York, ranking #48 out of 125 cities at $3,003/mo.

When was Ronkonkoma rent data last updated?

Ronkonkoma rent data reflects August 2026 and was last refreshed on August 17, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.

What is the Fair Market Rent in Ronkonkoma, NY?

HUD sets the Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in Ronkonkoma, NY at $2,400 per month, which is 20% below the $3,003 market median. Fair Market Rent is the Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) payment standard. It is a 40th-percentile gross rent that includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash, and HUD updates it once a year, so it measures something different from current market asking rent.

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Pop. 18,709·48th most expensive in New York·Ronkonkoma rents are up 7.6% over the past year

Median rent (all units)

$3,003/mo

Year-over-Year

+7.6%

Month-over-Month

+2.4%

vs US Median

+$1,041

Rising (Monthly)

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Ronkonkoma · $3,003

More expensive than 91% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo

Rent Reality Score

44/100

Fairly priced

OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are 3% above what Ronkonkoma's 10-year trend predicts — running hotter than its own history.

Actual rent

$3,003/mo

Expected by trend

$2,909/mo

The Rent Reality Score compares today's median rent to where Ronkonkoma's own long-run trajectory projects it should be. See the full rankings →

Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,710

1 BR

$2,080

2 BR

$2,400

3 BR

$3,110

4 BR+

$3,330

Fair Market Rent (HUD)

$2,400/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $3,003 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

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost

$36,036/yr

At $3,003/mo median

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 7.6% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+7.6% YoY, +2.4% MoM), not inventory.

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Demographics

Who lives here

Ronkonkoma, NY is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 33.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

18,709

Median income

$121,673

Median age

38.2

Renters

18.1%

Age distribution

22.2%

28.1%

13.8%

13.7%

Under 1822.2%

18–3422.2%

35–5428.1%

55–6413.8%

65+13.7%

Gender

49.7%

50.3%

Male49.7%

Female50.3%

Race & ethnicity

71.4%

24.7%

White71.4%

Black5.4%

Hispanic24.7%

Asian6.2%

Education (25+)

31.5%

28.3%

33.5%

No HS diploma6.7%

HS diploma31.5%

Some college28.3%

Bachelor's+33.5%

Housing tenure

81.9%

18.1%

Owner81.9%

Renter18.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Ronkonkoma, NY has changed in 5 years

Rent

$2,322 → $3,003

up 29.3%

Income

$114,216 → $121,673

up 6.5%

Population

18,775 → 18,709

down 0.4%

Renter share

20.4% → 18.1%

-2.3 pts

Bachelor's+

35.7% → 33.5%

-2.2 pts

Median age

37.7 → 38.2

+0.5 yrs

Compared with 2021, rent in Ronkonkoma, NY has increased by $681 per month, settling near $3,003 after starting the period at $2,322. On the earnings side, the typical household in Ronkonkoma, NY now reports about $121,673, up from $114,216 in 2021. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 22.8 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. About 18.1% of households rent today, against 20.4% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher slipped from 35.7% to 33.5%. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and Ronkonkoma, NY reflects that arc in its own way.

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Salary vs rent

Can you afford rent in Ronkonkoma on your salary?

At $3,003/mo, how Ronkonkoma rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

Registered Nurse

Avg $107,707/yr · Rent = 33.5% income

stretched

Elementary School Teacher

Avg $76,471/yr · Rent = 47.1% income

rent-burdened

Police Officer

Avg $88,088/yr · Rent = 40.9% income

rent-burdened

Software Developer

Avg $157,445/yr · Rent = 22.9% income

affordable

Lawyer

Avg $201,176/yr · Rent = 17.9% income

very comfortable

Firefighter

Avg $71,603/yr · Rent = 50.3% income

severely rent-burdened

Truck Driver

Avg $64,649/yr · Rent = 55.7% income

severely rent-burdened

Electrician

Avg $79,686/yr · Rent = 45.2% income

rent-burdened

By apartment size

Ronkonkoma rent by bedroom count

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

Local insights

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About renting in Ronkonkoma, NY

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Ronkonkoma is $3,003/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,710/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,400/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $2,080/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $3,110/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($121,673/yr), Ronkonkoma ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 7.6% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Ronkonkoma an affordable city for renters?

Ronkonkoma is considered moderate for renters. At $3,003/mo, rent takes approximately 30% of the local median household income ($121,673/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Ronkonkoma slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Ronkonkoma?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $120,000/year (~$58/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,003/mo in Ronkonkoma. The local median household income is $121,673/yr, meaning the typical Ronkonkoma household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Ronkonkoma?

Rent in Ronkonkoma has increased 7.6% over the past year as of August 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

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

Ronkonkoma is middle-of-the-pack for New York for rent, ranking #48 out of 125 tracked cities at $3,003/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Ronkonkoma?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Ronkonkoma ($3,003/mo): Bohemia ($2,686/mo), Holbrook ($2,845/mo).

What percentage of Ronkonkoma residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 18.1% of Ronkonkoma households are renters, while 81.9% are owner-occupied. Ronkonkoma leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Ronkonkoma rent compare to the national average?

Ronkonkoma's median rent of $3,003/mo is $1,041 (53%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within New York, it ranks #48 out of 125 tracked cities.

Income Affordability

30%

MODERATE

At $3,003/mo, rent takes ~30% of Ronkonkoma's median household income ($121,673/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Ronkonkoma 30%Benchmark 30%

State income tax4–10.9%

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