Studio Rent · October 2026

Studio Apartment Rent in Centereach, NY

$1,850/mo

Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Centereach, New York as of October 2026. That's +45% lower than the citywide median of $3,381 and +43% above the national studio median of $1,290.

Studio median
$1,850
October 2026
vs city overall
-45%
$3,381 city median
vs national
+43%
$1,290 US median
New York rank
#81
of 118 cities

Income needed for a studio in Centereach

Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a studio at the current median rent.

Annual income
$74,000
Monthly gross
$6,167
Hourly (full-time)
$35.58

Rent by apartment size in Centereach

Compare Centereach's median rent across every apartment size.

Studio (current)
$1,850
1-Bedroom
$2,240
2-Bedroom
$2,590
3-Bedroom
$3,360
4+ Bedroom
$3,600

Cheapest cities for a studio in New York

#CityStudio rent
1Potsdam$780
2Gloversville$790
3Elmira$817
4Auburn$830
5Endicott$830
6Watertown$830
7Oneonta$850
8Cortland$860
9Lockport$860
10Niagara Falls$865
11Binghamton$873
12Johnson City$880
13North Tonawanda$880
14Utica$885
15Amsterdam$910

Most expensive cities for a studio in New York

#CityStudio rent
1Rye$3,610
2Harrison$3,300
3Scarsdale$3,110
4Nanuet$3,050
5Dobbs Ferry$2,920
6White Plains$2,798
7Garden City$2,770
8Mamaroneck$2,730
9Port Chester$2,700
10Eastchester$2,670
11Ossining$2,640
12New York$2,625
13Peekskill$2,420
14New Rochelle$2,400
15Yonkers$2,340

Nearby cities — studio rent

Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Centereach.

CityDistanceStudio rentvs Centereach
Farmingville, NY3.8 mi$2,260+$410 (+22%)
Ronkonkoma, NY4.5 mi$1,710$-140 (-8%)
Coram, NY5.4 mi$2,080+$230 (+12%)
Port Jefferson, NY6 mi$1,930+$80 (+4%)
Bay Shore, NY15.5 mi$1,680$-170 (-9%)
Stratford, CT21.1 mi$1,360$-490 (-26%)
West Babylon, NY21.8 mi$1,840$-10 (-1%)
West Haven, CT28.9 mi$1,350$-500 (-27%)
Derby, CT31.4 mi$1,200$-650 (-35%)
Hicksville, NY31.4 mi$2,230+$380 (+21%)
Levittown, NY31.6 mi$2,070+$220 (+12%)
Ansonia, CT32.7 mi$1,170$-680 (-37%)

Studio rent in Centereach — common questions

How much is a studio apartment in Centereach?

As of October 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Centereach, New York is $1,850 per month. This is +45% below the citywide median of $3,381.

What income do you need to afford a studio in Centereach?

Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $74,000 ($6,167/month gross), which works out to roughly $35.58/hour at a full-time job.

Is Centereach expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?

Centereach's studio median of $1,850 is +43% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 83th percentile of US cities tracked.

How does Centereach rank for studio rent in New York?

Among the 118 cities in New York with studio data, Centereach ranks #81 from cheapest to most expensive.

Are there cheaper studio options near Centereach?

Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Ronkonkoma ($1,710), Bay Shore ($1,680), Stratford ($1,360).

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Methodology: Bedroom-level rent medians come from HUD Fair Market Rent data calibrated to the Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI) for Centereach, which serves as the citywide anchor. When the HUD bedroom values exceed the ZORI city median (a common quirk in luxury markets and small samples), bedroom values are proportionally scaled down to align. Income required uses the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline. Comparison rankings use the same data month across all cities (October 2026) and exclude cities with median rent below $400 or above $20,000.