Close to the city
Towns on the LIRR in western Nassau combine more space with a shorter ride to Manhattan.
LONG ISLAND RENTALS
Rent on Long Island from abroad.
Compare Nassau and Suffolk towns by train access, space and lifestyle. Tour live and rent remotely with a licensed New York agent.
LONG ISLAND, TOWN BY TOWN
Which kind of Long Island fits you?
Station first
We start from your commute: the LIRR line, the station and how you will get to the platform.
Space and lifestyle
Compare apartments, houses and garden units for room to spread out and a quieter pace.
Coastal towns
Shore towns can feel very different by season. We explain what that means for your lease.
PLACES TO START
Four Long Island towns to explore first.
Port Washington
A North Shore town with a waterfront setting, a local center and a Long Island Rail Road station.
Great Neck
Apartments near the station and town center, compared with houses in the surrounding area.
Long Beach
Coastal living around the beach and boardwalk, with apartments, houses and rail access.
Huntington
The village center and nearby residential areas. Huntington village and the rail station are separate locations.
LONG ISLAND AT A GLANCE
Where each Long Island town fits.
Tap a town on the map or in the list. We start from your commute: the LIRR line, the station and how often you will travel into the city.
WHAT TO COMPARE
Town, home type and how often you will travel into the city.
We focus on Nassau and Suffolk counties: town centers, coastal communities and homes with outdoor space.
Homes and buildings
Compare houses, apartments and condos across individual towns. Outdoor space, parking, maintenance and distance to a station may shape your choice.
- Apartment, condo or house
- Parking and outdoor space
- What the landlord covers and what you pay
- Costs due before move-in
Getting around
The Long Island Rail Road connects many communities with New York City. Check the specific branch, station access and whether you will need a car for daily errands.
- The LIRR branch and the nearest station
- How you will get to the platform
- Train times at your usual hours
- Whether you need a car locally
A SEARCH FROM ABROAD
Rent on Long Island without visiting first.
We start from your priorities: where you will work or study, your budget and the kind of home you prefer. We shortlist homes that match, arrange live video tours that show light, noise, storage and the street outside, and explain each landlord’s requirements and costs before you apply.
If you are new to renting in New York, our guides explain the documents landlords ask for and what to do without a US credit history.
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