Average Rent in Garden City, NY
2 apartment buildings, 16 units. Daily asking prices with rent history for every building.
Browse apartments in Garden City, NYAvg Rent
$5,387/mo
median $4,911
market average
Cheapest
$4,411/mo
Avalon Garden City
Properties
2
tracked daily
Units
16
available now
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 2 properties in Garden City, NY.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Garden City, NY Rent Prices
All 2 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Avalon Garden City
998 Stewart Ave, Garden City, NY 11530, USA
Florent
555 Stewart Ave, Garden City, NY 11530, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Avalon Garden City 998 Stewart Ave, Garden City, NY 11530, USA | $4,411 | $5,723 | $3.36/ft² | 4.4 (208) | 10 |
| 2 | Florent 555 Stewart Ave, Garden City, NY 11530, USA | $4,738 | $4,828 | $5.40/ft² | 4.3 (69) | 6 |
Rent & Price History by Building
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Garden City, NY neighborhoods
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Garden City, NY Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Garden City, NY is $5,387 per month, based on 16 units across 2 apartment communities. Prices range from $4,411 at Avalon Garden City to $6,811 at Avalon Garden City.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bed | $4,828/mo | $4,738/mo | 6 |
| 2 Bed | $4,945/mo | $4,411/mo | 5 |
| 3 Bed | $6,502/mo | $6,076/mo | 5 |
Every price is a real asking rent, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Garden City, NY, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Garden City, NY averages $4,828/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $4,945/mo. At the local median household income of $228,807, that works out to 28% of gross income, near the 30 percent affordability ceiling.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Garden City, NY at $3,478/mo. The current tracked market average runs 55% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Garden City, NY while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Garden City, NY?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$215,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $5,387/mo.
Comfortable income
$259,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($4,411/mo), you need to earn at least $176,000/year.
Median household income in Garden City, NY is $228,807 , about 12% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Garden City, NY
Overall prices in Garden City, NY runs above the national average by about 13% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 112.6, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Garden City, NY's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $5,387 |
| Utilities | $644 |
| Groceries | $585 |
| Transportation | $1,534 |
| Healthcare | $748 |
| Other goods and services | $1,197 |
| Estimated total | $10,095/mo |
Population
22,866
Median household income
$228,807
Census median rent
$3,478/mo
Census rent burden
28.0%
Median age
41.6
Mean commute
34 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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Nearby cities in New York
How Garden City, NY rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Garden City, NY | 30-Day Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albany, NY | $1,890 | -65% | +1.8% | 110 |
| Brooklyn, NY | $5,125 | -5% | +0.7% | 22 |
| Utica, NY | $1,693 | -69% | +2.7% | 13 |
| Schenectady, NY | $1,931 | -64% | -1.9% | 9 |
| White Plains, NY | $3,725 | -31% | -0.9% | 9 |
| Cohoes, NY | $1,916 | -64% | +5.5% | 8 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Garden City, NY?
The average rent in Garden City, NY is $5,387 per month, based on 16 units across 2 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the median rent in Garden City, NY?
The median asking rent in Garden City, NY is $4,911 per month, computed from 16 live listed units and refreshed daily. The average is $5,387/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Garden City, NY?
The lowest available rent in Garden City, NY starts at $4,411 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Garden City, NY?
1-bedroom apartments in Garden City, NY average $4,828/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $4,738/mo across 6 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Garden City, NY?
2-bedroom apartments in Garden City, NY average $4,945/mo. Units start from $4,411/mo across 5 units currently listed.
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