Studio Apartment Rent in Dobbs Ferry, NY
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Dobbs Ferry, New York as of July 2026. That's +35% lower than the citywide median of $4,460 and +126% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Dobbs Ferry
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 Dobbs Ferry
Compare Dobbs Ferry'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 (this page) | $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 Dobbs Ferry.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Dobbs Ferry |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yonkers, NY | 4.7 mi | $2,340 | $-580 (-20%) |
| Sleepy Hollow, NY | 5.2 mi | $1,644 | $-1,276 (-44%) |
| Scarsdale, NY | 5.4 mi | $3,110 | +$190 (+7%) |
| Nyack, NY | 7 mi | $2,327 | $-593 (-20%) |
| Larchmont, NY | 8.9 mi | $2,750 | $-170 (-6%) |
| Mamaroneck, NY | 9.7 mi | $2,730 | $-190 (-7%) |
| Nanuet, NY | 12 mi | $3,050 | +$130 (+4%) |
| Montvale, NJ | 13 mi | $1,880 | $-1,040 (-36%) |
| Teaneck, NJ | 13.1 mi | $1,570 | $-1,350 (-46%) |
| Palisades Park, NJ | 14.5 mi | $1,740 | $-1,180 (-40%) |
| Hackensack, NJ | 15.1 mi | $1,640 | $-1,280 (-44%) |
| Ridgefield Park, NJ | 15.2 mi | $1,460 | $-1,460 (-50%) |
Studio rent in Dobbs Ferry — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Dobbs Ferry?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Dobbs Ferry, New York is $2,920 per month. This is +35% below the citywide median of $4,460.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Dobbs Ferry?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $116,800 ($9,733/month gross), which works out to roughly $56.15/hour at a full-time job.
Is Dobbs Ferry expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Dobbs Ferry's studio median of $2,920 is +126% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 99th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Dobbs Ferry rank for studio rent in New York?
Among the 124 cities in New York with studio data, Dobbs Ferry ranks #120 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Dobbs Ferry?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Yonkers ($2,340), Sleepy Hollow ($1,644), Nyack ($2,327).