Studio Apartment Rent in Cortland, NY
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Cortland, New York as of August 2026. That's +10% lower than the citywide median of $1,309 and +9% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Cortland
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 Cortland
Compare Cortland'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 | Nyack | $2,860 |
| 7 | White Plains | $2,798 |
| 8 | Woodbury | $2,770 |
| 9 | Garden City | $2,770 |
| 10 | Larchmont | $2,750 |
| 11 | Mamaroneck | $2,730 |
| 12 | Port Chester | $2,700 |
| 13 | Irvington | $2,670 |
| 14 | Eastchester | $2,670 |
| 15 | Ossining | $2,640 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Cortland.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Cortland |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ithaca, NY | 22.6 mi | $1,380 | +$200 (+17%) |
| Johnson City, NY | 31.4 mi | $880 | $-300 (-25%) |
| Endicott, NY | 31.5 mi | $830 | $-350 (-30%) |
| Syracuse, NY | 32.4 mi | $954 | $-226 (-19%) |
| Camillus, NY | 33.3 mi | $1,120 | $-60 (-5%) |
| Auburn, NY | 34.4 mi | $830 | $-350 (-30%) |
| Binghamton, NY | 36.8 mi | $873 | $-307 (-26%) |
| Liverpool, NY | 38.6 mi | $1,090 | $-90 (-8%) |
| Baldwinsville, NY | 42.4 mi | $1,110 | $-70 (-6%) |
| Elmira, NY | 53.5 mi | $817 | $-363 (-31%) |
| Oswego, NY | 62.2 mi | $950 | $-230 (-19%) |
| Corning, NY | 65 mi | $990 | $-190 (-16%) |
Studio rent in Cortland — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Cortland?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Cortland, New York is $1,180 per month. This is +10% below the citywide median of $1,309.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Cortland?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $47,200 ($3,933/month gross), which works out to roughly $22.69/hour at a full-time job.
Is Cortland expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Cortland's studio median of $1,180 is +9% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 41th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Cortland rank for studio rent in New York?
Among the 122 cities in New York with studio data, Cortland ranks #45 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Cortland?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Johnson City ($880), Endicott ($830), Syracuse ($954).