Rent in Hempstead, NY
Across Hempstead's 3 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $2,689 a month, with figures from $1,604–$2,689. The highest typical rent is in 11551 ($2,689) and the lowest in 11550 ($1,604). 1 ZIP has ZIP-level figures from HUD or Census; the other 2 use the county Fair Market Rent. Owner-occupied homes in Nassau County pay about 1.46% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,964 | $1,220–$1,964 | 3 |
| 1 bed | $2,285 | $1,499–$2,285 | 3 |
| 2 beds | $2,689 | $1,604–$2,689 | 3 |
| 3 beds | $3,458 | $1,903–$3,458 | 3 |
| 4 beds | $3,671 | $2,870–$3,671 | 3 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Hempstead ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Hempstead, NY?
- About $2,689 a month: the median of the typical rents in 3 ZIP codes, which range from $1,604–$2,689. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Hempstead, NY?
- About $2,285 a month: the median of the typical rents in 3 ZIP codes, which range from $1,499–$2,285. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Hempstead, NY?
- About $3,458 a month: the median of the typical rents in 3 ZIP codes, which range from $1,903–$3,458. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Hempstead, NY?
- About $1,964 a month: the median of the typical rents in 3 ZIP codes, which range from $1,220–$1,964. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Hempstead, NY?
- About $3,671 a month: the median of the typical rents in 3 ZIP codes, which range from $2,870–$3,671. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which Hempstead ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 11551 has the highest typical rent at $2,689 a month, and 11550 the lowest at $1,604.
- What is the property tax rate in Hempstead, NY?
- Owner-occupied homes in Nassau County pay a typical 1.46% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Hempstead rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).