Studio Apartment Rent in Clarence, NY
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Clarence, New York as of March 2026. That's +41% lower than the citywide median of $1,550 and +29% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Clarence
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.
Rent by apartment size in Clarence
Compare Clarence's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in New York
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Potsdam | $780 |
| 2 | Gloversville | $790 |
| 3 | Elmira | $817 |
| 4 | Auburn | $830 |
| 5 | Endicott | $830 |
| 6 | Watertown | $830 |
| 7 | Oneonta | $850 |
| 8 | Palmyra | $850 |
| 9 | Lockport | $860 |
| 10 | Niagara Falls | $865 |
| 11 | Cortland | $866 |
| 12 | Binghamton | $873 |
| 13 | Johnson City | $880 |
| 14 | North Tonawanda | $880 |
| 15 | Utica | $885 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in New York
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rye | $3,610 |
| 2 | Harrison | $3,300 |
| 3 | Scarsdale | $3,110 |
| 4 | Nanuet | $3,050 |
| 5 | Dobbs Ferry | $2,920 |
| 6 | White Plains | $2,798 |
| 7 | Woodbury | $2,770 |
| 8 | Garden City | $2,770 |
| 9 | Larchmont | $2,750 |
| 10 | Mamaroneck | $2,730 |
| 11 | Port Chester | $2,700 |
| 12 | Irvington | $2,670 |
| 13 | Eastchester | $2,670 |
| 14 | Ossining | $2,640 |
| 15 | New York | $2,625 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 3 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Clarence.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Clarence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster, NY | 5.2 mi | $940 | +$30 (+3%) |
| East Amherst, NY | 7.2 mi | $1,450 | +$540 (+59%) |
| Williamsville, NY | 7.5 mi | $1,260 | +$350 (+38%) |
| Depew, NY | 8.3 mi | $1,000 | +$90 (+10%) |
| Getzville, NY | 10.3 mi | $1,190 | +$280 (+31%) |
| Lockport, NY | 13.5 mi | $860 | $-50 (-5%) |
| Buffalo, NY | 15.8 mi | $993 | +$83 (+9%) |
| North Tonawanda, NY | 17.1 mi | $880 | $-30 (-3%) |
| Tonawanda, NY | 18.2 mi | $1,000 | +$90 (+10%) |
| Hamburg, NY | 24.1 mi | $1,060 | +$150 (+16%) |
| Grand Island, NY | 24.2 mi | $1,200 | +$290 (+32%) |
| Niagara Falls, NY | 28.7 mi | $865 | $-45 (-5%) |
Studio rent in Clarence — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Clarence?
As of March 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Clarence, New York is $910 per month. This is +41% below the citywide median of $1,550.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Clarence?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $36,400 ($3,033/month gross), which works out to roughly $17.50/hour at a full-time job.
Is Clarence expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Clarence's studio median of $910 is +29% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 21th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Clarence rank for studio rent in New York?
Among the 140 cities in New York with studio data, Clarence ranks #17 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Clarence?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Lockport ($860), North Tonawanda ($880), Niagara Falls ($865).