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What Locals Say about West Hempstead

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West Hempstead: easy suburban living near NYC with calm streets, parks, and quick commutes. People love the safety, good schools, LIRR access, parks, walkable shops, and friendly vibe. They dislike high costs, uneven transit and buses, occasional traffic, and limited nightlife.
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  • Kokobem
    "I see people walking their dogs all the time in this neighborhood, and dogs seem to enjoy it. Many people in this neighborhood own dogs. "
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  • Kokobem
    "My neighborhood has great access to public transportation and the commute is very easy to downtown. The neighborhood is close to the highway."
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  • Kokobem
    Lakeview, West Hempstead
    "I’ve lived in this neighborhood for 5 years and it’s very nice. It’s very quiet and well maintained."
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  • Jzpngnb58b
    Lakeview, West Hempstead
    "It’s a quiet and wonderful neighborhood great schools , parks 20 mins drive to the mall, supermarkets are near by also laundry mart "
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  • Dilafruzrahmatova468
    "where I live is very far away to get to public transport, in principle, the area is very calm, clean, nature is beautiful, people are very friendly"
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  • Danny
    "Very polite neighbors very quiet, perfect to go out and enjoy running or just walking. perfect place to settle down enjoy living."
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  • Trulia User
    Lakeview, West Hempstead
    "Beautiful area..Great schools..Safe and Hard working neighborhood..Definitely would recommend if you have a family...."
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  • Trulia User
    Lakeview, West Hempstead
    "we have access to the parkway within 5 minutes. The Southern State connects to major roadways going East abd West, North and South."
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  • Anthony C.
    "The dogs here are very friendly. The owners are equally as friendly. People walk there dogs on leash’s."
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  • Erickbonilla409
    "My commute is fine and not a lot of traffic . Very calm and quiet neighborhood . Very safe neighborhood. Nice neighbors all around the town . "
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  • Anastaciaayala21
    "yes they would like the area. few places to walk their dogs around with yard space. I have a dog myself. "
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  • Adrian.beltran1185
    Lakeview, West Hempstead
    "Dog owners can walk their dogs in peace. Plenty of space to walk dogs. Glad that I moved to this neighborhood several years ago. "
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  • Stephanie F.
    "There’s typically bigger yards behind the houses so dogs actually have space to go outside. Not tons of people have big dogs so there isn’t an abundance of barking "
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  • Sandra F.
    "There are many Parks in the area, great schools and nice neighbors to make new friend. The community is multi cultural with working families. No crime and a good police presence. "
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  • Christopher P.
    Lakeview, West Hempstead
    "School District is Good! Neighborhood has good people. Great community to start a Family! Close to public Transportation!..."
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  • Sandra F.
    "It’s a very nice multi cultural neighborhood and everyone get along and respect one another. The schools are great if you have children."
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  • Brocksrealty
    Lakeview, West Hempstead
    "This is a great community. I love the school with Performing Arts classes to help keep youth engaged and developing skills that can lead to a lasting profession."
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  • Ghaye1
    Lakeview, West Hempstead
    "Good values. And it’s truly grown over the past 5 years. I’ve seen an almost 200 percent return on my investment. This is something you don’t see in most neighborhoods "
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  • Wyatt B.
    Lakeview, West Hempstead
    "my neighborhood is conveniently located near shopping centers and public transportation and in walking nb g distance of local libraries and parks."
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  • Shaunlplace
    "Parks with a great parent network, organizations like the local fire dept host many events throughout the year and they are enjoyable"
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  • Ghaye1
    Lakeview, West Hempstead
    "School district is a melting pot of ethnicities. Everyone in the community basically knows each other."
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  • Shaunlplace
    "We have parades and halloween events along with other holiday fan fare, its a real friendly community"
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  • Laura P.C.
    "As a family we enjoy the school related events. The library and Echo park pool also offer great activities for children free of charge."
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  • Nefelt07
    Lakeview, West Hempstead
    "I’m not sure. I see events but too busy to attend. Echo park is near by, very popular. Nice area to raise a family. "
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  • Stephanie F.
    "Tons of kids in this town and there are a few different train lines you can take into the city for work. The public bus system isn’t so great."
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  • Laurapovall
    "Plays and STEAM night at the local schools, PTA events, St. Thomas festival, street fairs, and outings and events hosted by local sports clubs (is, movie night) "
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  • Thetoledo.boogz
    Lakeview, West Hempstead
    "There are good schools within the area and a couple of clean parks. I would exercise a bit of caution because there are younger drivers who like to drive a little fast down the main road."
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  • Ermy P.
    "I have lived here for over 15 years and it's safe and people here are friendly , neighbors are nice and homes are well kept"
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  • David R.
    "great centralised location as my wife uses public transportation to commute. good school district for our kids. little disappointed there is no pre school tho for our 3 year old son. quiet...clean streets.. parking is great.. slightly expensive"
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  • Thetoledo.boogz
    Lakeview, West Hempstead
    "It's not too far from the beach and transportation is available to go into the 5 boroughs, which aren't too far away."
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  • Kofo E.
    "Christmas period are always very beautiful and lit up. Halloween, Easter are also periods I look forward to."
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  • Michael.masri
    "my commute to the city is about an hour. local transportation is good................................."
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  • Thetoledo.boogz
    Lakeview, West Hempstead
    "It has nice houses on the main road, Woodfield Rd., and maintains a hometown feel. The best part is it isn't far from the main highways and public transportation takes you right to the mall."
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  • Bonitarican78
    "Every year there are street fairs and the high school always has fun events going on. There’s a horse stable and horse trail. There are lots of parks for the kids to enjoy. It has its own train line on the LIRR. "
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  • Abiola J
    Lakeview, West Hempstead
    "Average NYC area commute. Easy access to Manhattan and the borroughs but NYC traffic can be horrendous. One of the first towns in Long Island so only about 25 miles outside midtown Manhattan. "
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  • 1aviag.barnes
    "Public T is good. My Commute is good drive time 8 mins. I love this area and that want to stay in WH, everything is w/n wlkng dst"
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  • M N.
    "West Hempstead is lacking of local parks and recreational spaces. I wish I didn’t have to drive 15 minutes to go to the park on the other side of town and have people wonders whether I belong or not. "
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  • Williams_fam_06
    Lakeview, West Hempstead
    "I just moved here for the sake of being near my spouse’s family, being closer to work and the school here is slightly better than the school my child would have gone to in the previous location we lived at. "
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  • Luisrivera36
    "I come to visit and enjoy my time when I do come. I come to see a friend and never seen nothing out of line and the houses are nice built "
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Average Rent Trends in West Hempstead, NY

Rent in West Hempstead, NY varies by number of bedrooms and home type. Use these charts to quickly see how rent changes.
Average rent increased in May 2026 compared to the previous month. Rent previously peaked in Dec 2025.
MonthAverage rent
Jun 2025$3,472
Jul 2025$2,675
Aug 2025$3,500
Sep 2025$2,750
Oct 2025$2,750
Nov 2025$2,750
Dec 2025$3,865
Jan 2026$4,175
Feb 2026$3,200
Mar 2026$3,200
Apr 2026$3,200
May 2026$3,800
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Average Rent By Bedroom and Home Type

In May 2026, Townhomes were the most affordable home type to rent compared with Apartments and Condos and Houses.
1 bed2 beds3 beds4 bedsAll
All home types$2,300$2,750$3,800$3,200$3,200
Townhomes—$2,500——$2,500
Apartments and Condos$1,986$2,700$3,800—$2,575
Houses——$3,500$3,200$3,500
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Frequently Asked Questions about Rentals in West Hempstead, NY

  • What is the average rent of an apartment in West Hempstead, NY?
    The average rent of an apartment in West Hempstead, NY is $3,295 per month. This is about 71% higher than the national average.
  • What is the average rent of a house in West Hempstead, NY?
    The average rent of a house in West Hempstead, NY is $3,500 per month. This is about 81% higher than the national average.
  • What is the average rent of a townhome in West Hempstead, NY?
    The average rent of a townhome in West Hempstead, NY is $2,500 per month. This is about 30% higher than the national average.
  • When is the average rent cheapest in West Hempstead, NY?
    In the last year, the average rent in West Hempstead, NY was lowest in Feb 2025 when it was $2,500 per month.
  • When is the average rent most expensive in West Hempstead, NY?
    In the last year, the average rent in West Hempstead, NY was highest in Dec 2025 when it was $3,865 per month.
  • How does the rent of a 1 bedroom apartment compare to a studio apartment in West Hempstead, NY?
    The average rent of a 1 bedroom apartment in West Hempstead, NY is $2,300 per month. That is about $800 more than the cost of a studio apartment.
  • How many available rental listings are in West Hempstead, NY?
    There are 21 available rental listings in West Hempstead, NY.
  • What are some neighborhoods in West Hempstead, NY?
    Some neighborhoods in West Hempstead, NY include: Lakeview.
  • What are some zip codes in West Hempstead, NY?
    West Hempstead, NY includes zip codes such as: 11552.
  • What are some cities near West Hempstead, NY?
    Some nearby cities include: Franklin Square, Garden City South, Malverne, South Hempstead, Hempstead. These cities may have more rental options to explore.