The recent rental picture points to very few choices and a short decision window.
If you're worried there may not be many rental options to choose from, that concern is justified. My answer is that Greenlawn, NY showed very limited lease activity recently, so waiting for a broad set of choices is not the strategy I would recommend.
Across the last 3 months in Greenlawn, NY, there was 1 new lease listing and 1 closed lease. The new lease asking price was $4,500 per month, and the typical time on market was 16 days. This is a thin rental pipeline.
With that little turnover, the main risk is not overpaying through a long bidding process. The main risk is missing the few homes that actually fit your timing and household needs because you are still comparing possibilities that may not exist in the next cycle.
I would decide your move date range before scheduling showings. I would also keep your paperwork organized so you can respond quickly if a suitable house becomes available. In Greenlawn, NY, rental readiness is more valuable than waiting for volume.
