What is the average apartment size in Port Jefferson?

The average size for a Port Jefferson, NY apartment is 892 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Port Jefferson?

As of Jan / 2026, the average rent in Port Jefferson is $3,206 per month, a 6.64% increase from last years average of $3,007.

What is the average apartment size in Port Jefferson?

The typical apartment in Port Jefferson offers about 892 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Port Jefferson, NY Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Port Jefferson?

The typical rent budget in Port Jefferson ranges from $3,000 to per month, with 56% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Port Jefferson?

In Port Jefferson, 29% of households rent while 71% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: February 23, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Port Jefferson is $3,206, a 6.64% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $3,007.

One-bedroom apartments provide 737 square feet for $2,780, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $3,577 offer 1,025 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Port Jefferson, NY

Last updated: February 23, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$3,206	892 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$2,780	737 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$3,577	1,025 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Port Jefferson, NY rent trends

Rental prices in Port Jefferson, NY have increased by 6.64% over the past year. The average rent moved from $3,007 to $3,206.

What's the typical rent budget in Port Jefferson, NY?

The largest share of rentals in Port Jefferson, NY (56%) fall between $3,000- per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Port Jefferson, NY?

918 or 29% of the households in Port Jefferson, NY are renter-occupied while 2,276 or 71% are owner-occupied.

How Port Jefferson Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
New York City	$5,227
Manhattan	$5,524
Hudson Valley	$2,603
Brooklyn	$4,351
Queens	$4,401
Ithaca	$2,305
Albany	$1,743
Buffalo	$1,419
Poughkeepsie	$2,083
Amityville	$2,932
Commack, NY	$3,247
Nesconset, NY	$3,215
Smithtown, NY	$3,356
Moriches, NY	$2,871
Holbrook, NY	$2,843
Coram, NY	$2,915
Oakdale, NY	$2,637
Patchogue, NY	$2,427
Brentwood, NY	$2,009
Bohemia, NY	$2,672
Port Jefferson	$3,206

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Port Jefferson apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.