Central Islip, New York Rental Market Trends
Any shifts in rent prices brought forth by the COVID-19 pandemic are not yet reflected in the statistics on this page. Please bear this in mind when referencing the data below, as it may not accurately describe the current context of the Central Islip, New York rental market.
Central Islip, New York
Average Apartment Rent
$2,849
Y-o-Y Change in Average
Apartment Rent
1.1%
As of August 2026
Compared to a year ago, Central Islip, New York apartments have recorded a 1.1% rent increase.
Central Islip, New York Average apartment rent trend
Central Islip, New York Average Apartment Rent
Central Islip, New York Apartment rent ranges
At 39.42%, apartments priced Over $3,000 represent the bulk of Central Islip, New York rentals, while condos priced $1,500 - $2,000 hold the lowest share of the market – 6.84%.
Central Islip, New York Housing tenure**
Renters take up 26% of Central Islip, New York real estate, occupying a total of 2,497 units, while homeowners live in 7,252 properties.
Median number of rooms of renter-occupied housing units**
3.9
Renter median household income**
$49,855
Average household size of renter-occupied housing units**
2.94
Rental vacancy rate**
5.4%
Central Islip, New York Renter-occupied housing units by no. of bedrooms**
There are 960 rentals in Central Islip, New York with 1 bed making up the highest share of the market, at 38%. Units with 4 beds, on the other hand, hold the lowest percentage (6%), amounting to 146 units. Overall, the median number of rooms in Central Islip, New York homes for rent is 3.9.
Central Islip, New York Renter-occupied units by age of householder**
Most condos for rent in Central Islip, New York are occupied by residents in the 35 - 44 years age group (26%), followed by those in the 25 - 34 years age group (23%). At the same time, people in the 15 - 24 years age group make up the lowest share of the local rental market – 2%.
Central Islip, New York Renter-occupied housing units by family type**
Central Islip, New York Renter-occupied housing units by the presence of own children**
A total of 1,130 apartments for rent in Central Islip, New York, or 45% of all rentals are family households. Additionally, 31% of rental homes include children under the age of 18 – that’s 773 units. All in all, the median size of a renter-occupied household in Central Islip, New York is 2.94.
Central Islip, New York Renter-occupied housing units by educational attainment**
In terms of education, renters holding bachelor degrees or higher make up 14% of the rental market. In contrast, residents with less than a high school degree reside in 24% of the homes for rent in Central Islip, New York.
Central Islip, New York Renter-occupied units by year structure built**
The highest share of Central Islip, New York apartment rentals, namely 28% or 705 units, were Built 1950 - 1959, followed by those Built 1960 - 1969 (18%, 440 units), and the ones Built 1970 - 1979 (14%, 345 units).
Central Islip, New York Renter-occupied units by year householder moved in**
Median year renter moved into unit 2014
Most Central Islip, New York renters (42%) moved in 2010 to 2017, while only 2% of them moved in 1989 or earlier. Overall, the median year renters have occupied their Central Islip, New York condos for rent is 2014.
Central Islip, New York Renter-occupied housing units by vehicles available**
When it comes to transportation options, 35% of Central Islip, New York renters have 1 vehicle available per household, 31% of them have No vehicle available, and 22% have 2 vehicles available.
Central Islip, New York Means of transportation to work of householders living in renter-occupied housing units**
Central Islip, New York Geographical mobility in the past year for householders living in renter-occupied housing units**
The rental statistics on this page were compiled using data provided by our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution which offers comprehensive information on all Central Islip, New York apartment buildings 50 units or larger. Yardi Matrix covers ~80% of the U.S. metro area population, including over 80,000 properties and 15.2 million apartments across 124 U.S. markets.
*Average single-family rent calculated from point2homes.com data.
**Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau; American Community Survey, 2022 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
