Studio Apartment Rent in Corning, NY
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Corning, New York as of July 2026. That's +22% lower than the citywide median of $1,272 and +23% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Corning
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 Corning
Compare Corning'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 | Binghamton | $873 |
| 12 | Johnson City | $880 |
| 13 | North Tonawanda | $880 |
| 14 | Utica | $885 |
| 15 | Amsterdam | $910 |
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 | Garden City | $2,770 |
| 8 | Larchmont | $2,750 |
| 9 | Mamaroneck | $2,730 |
| 10 | Port Chester | $2,700 |
| 11 | Ossining | $2,640 |
| 12 | New York | $2,625 |
| 13 | Peekskill | $2,420 |
| 14 | New Rochelle | $2,400 |
| 15 | Yonkers | $2,340 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Corning.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Corning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Painted Post, NY | 7 mi | $1,070 | +$80 (+8%) |
| Elmira, NY | 15.7 mi | $817 | $-173 (-17%) |
| Ithaca, NY | 42.5 mi | $1,380 | +$390 (+39%) |
| Canandaigua, NY | 53.6 mi | $1,030 | +$40 (+4%) |
| Williamsport, PA | 55.4 mi | $790 | $-200 (-20%) |
| Farmington, NY | 63.2 mi | $1,270 | +$280 (+28%) |
| Auburn, NY | 63.8 mi | $830 | $-160 (-16%) |
| Cortland, NY | 65 mi | $1,180 | +$190 (+19%) |
| Endicott, NY | 65.4 mi | $830 | $-160 (-16%) |
| Lock Haven, PA | 65.6 mi | $810 | $-180 (-18%) |
| Palmyra, NY | 65.7 mi | $850 | $-140 (-14%) |
| Johnson City, NY | 71.1 mi | $880 | $-110 (-11%) |
Studio rent in Corning — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Corning?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Corning, New York is $990 per month. This is +22% below the citywide median of $1,272.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Corning?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $39,600 ($3,300/month gross), which works out to roughly $19.04/hour at a full-time job.
Is Corning expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Corning's studio median of $990 is +23% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 26th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Corning rank for studio rent in New York?
Among the 124 cities in New York with studio data, Corning ranks #23 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Corning?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Elmira ($817), Williamsport ($790), Auburn ($830).