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 Feb / 2026, the average rent in Valley Stream is $2,036 per month, a 14.89% decrease from last years average of $2,392.

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 $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 44% of rentals in this range.

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

In Valley Stream, 21% of households rent while 79% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: April 05, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Valley Stream is $2,036, a 14.89% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,392.

One-bedroom apartments provide 808 square feet for $1,752, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,452 offer 1,014 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,595 sq ft) for $3,021, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Valley Stream, NY

Last updated: April 05, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,036	902 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,752	808 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,452	1,014 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$3,021	1,595 sq. ft.

Valley Stream, NY rent trends

Rental prices in Valley Stream, NY have decreased by 14.89% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,392 to $2,036.

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

The largest share of rentals in Valley Stream, NY (44%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

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

2,630 or 21% of the households in Valley Stream, NY are renter-occupied while 9,710 or 79% are owner-occupied.

How Valley Stream Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Valley Stream	$2,036
New York City	$4,843
Manhattan	$5,501
Hudson Valley	$2,612
Brooklyn	$4,228
Queens	$3,414
Ithaca	$2,307
Albany	$1,730
Buffalo	$1,404
Poughkeepsie	$2,086
Amityville	$2,929
Roslyn Heights, NY	$4,182
Lynbrook, NY	$3,262
Hempstead, NY	$2,531
Great Neck, NY	$3,846
Garden City, NY	$4,271
Long Beach, NY	$3,734

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.