Average Rent in Riverhead, NY

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Current Versus Historical Riverhead, NY Rents

Riverhead rentals average $1,995 for a studio rental to $5,800 for a 3-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,450, or roughly $39 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in June 2026, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $0 (0.00%) year-over-year from $1,995 to $1,995. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $338 (15.52%) year-over-year from $2,175 to $2,513. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $517 (15.27%) year-over-year from $3,383 to $3,900. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $2,250 (63.38%) year-over-year from $3,550 to $5,800. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $23,906 (-82.70%) year-over-year from $28,906 to $5,000. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 10.00% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 11.45% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 17.97% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jun 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$63.84	$1,995	$1,995 (0.00%)	$2,653 (-24.79%)
1 BR	$43.55	$2,513	$2,175 (15.52%)	$2,504 (0.33%)
2 BR	$35.22	$3,900	$3,383 (15.27%)	$3,633 (7.34%)
3 BR	$35.75	$5,800	$3,550 (63.38%)	$5,700 (1.75%)

Historical Rents in Riverhead, NY

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Top Cities Near Riverhead

There are a total of 2 cities nearby Riverhead. The average rent in Riverhead is currently $22,500 per month. Our records show that Hampton Bays, NY, with an average rent of $20,000, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Riverhead, NY is East Quogue, NY. Monthly rents here are on average $25,000 per month.

Let's compare Riverhead, NY's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 124.72% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Riverhead, NY are about 111.54% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 210.34% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 2 cities near Riverhead, NY in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Hampton Bays, NY	N/A	$10,000	$7,500	$20,000
East Quogue, NY	N/A	N/A	$9,000	$25,000

Top Neighborhoods Near Riverhead

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Counties Near Riverhead

There are a total of 2 counties located by Riverhead, NY. Some of these counties include Riverhead, NY and Southampton, NY. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $15,725. That's roughly around $101 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is Riverhead, NY. Its average rent per month is $6,450. Vice versa, with an average rent of $25,000, Southampton, NY is the most expensive county by Riverhead, NY.

Typically, rent for studios in Riverhead, NY is 50.00% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Riverhead, NY is 185.96% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Riverhead, NY is 180.77% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Riverhead, NY	$1,995	$2,225	$3,900	$6,450
Southampton, NY	N/A	$10,500	$18,000	$25,000

Top Zipcodes Near Riverhead

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Frequently Asked Questions - Riverhead Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Riverhead, NY?

The average monthly rental price for Riverhead, NY apartments for rent is approximately $3,450. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Riverhead, NY rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Riverhead, NY.

How much is a studio apartment in Riverhead, NY?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,995 and an average price per square feet of $63.84. There are a total of 1 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Riverhead.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Riverhead, NY?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,225 and an average price per square feet of $43.55. There are a total of 7 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Riverhead.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Riverhead, NY?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $3,900 and an average price per square feet of $35.22. There are a total of 6 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Riverhead.

How have rent prices in Riverhead, NY changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Riverhead, NY can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.00%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.16%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.15%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.63% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Riverhead, NY?

A reasonable rent price in Riverhead, NY is around $2,760/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.