What is the average apartment size in Valley Stream?

The average size for a Valley Stream, NY apartment is 902 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 Valley Stream?

As of Jan / 2026, the average rent in Valley Stream is $2,136 per month, a 10.92% decrease from last years average of $2,398.

What is the average apartment size in Valley Stream?

The typical apartment in Valley Stream offers about 902 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Valley Stream, NY Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Valley Stream?

The typical rent budget in Valley Stream ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 39% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Valley Stream?

In Valley Stream, 20% of households rent while 80% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: February 18, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Valley Stream is $2,136, a 10.92% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,398.

One-bedroom apartments provide 808 square feet for $1,860, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,574 offer 1,014 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,595 sq ft) for $2,989, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Valley Stream, NY

Last updated: February 18, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,136	902 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,860	808 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,574	1,014 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,989	1,595 sq. ft.

Valley Stream, NY rent trends

Rental prices in Valley Stream, NY have decreased by 10.92% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,398 to $2,136.

What's the typical rent budget in Valley Stream, NY?

The largest share of rentals in Valley Stream, NY (39%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Valley Stream, NY?

2,510 or 20% of the households in Valley Stream, NY are renter-occupied while 9,738 or 80% are owner-occupied.

How Valley Stream Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Valley Stream	$2,136
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
Roslyn Heights, NY	$4,198
Lynbrook, NY	$2,971
Hempstead, NY	$2,484
Great Neck, NY	$3,859
Garden City, NY	$4,539
Long Beach, NY	$3,621

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 Valley Stream 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.