Studio Apartment Rent in East Amherst, NY
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in East Amherst, New York as of July 2026. That's +31% lower than the citywide median of $2,108 and +12% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in East Amherst
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 East Amherst
Compare East Amherst'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 East Amherst.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs East Amherst |
|---|---|---|---|
| Getzville, NY | 4.1 mi | $1,190 | $-260 (-18%) |
| Williamsville, NY | 4.3 mi | $1,260 | $-190 (-13%) |
| Lockport, NY | 7.9 mi | $860 | $-590 (-41%) |
| Depew, NY | 9.7 mi | $1,000 | $-450 (-31%) |
| North Tonawanda, NY | 10.2 mi | $880 | $-570 (-39%) |
| Buffalo, NY | 12.7 mi | $993 | $-457 (-32%) |
| Tonawanda, NY | 12.7 mi | $1,000 | $-450 (-31%) |
| Grand Island, NY | 18.2 mi | $1,200 | $-250 (-17%) |
| Niagara Falls, NY | 22 mi | $865 | $-585 (-40%) |
| Hamburg, NY | 24.6 mi | $1,060 | $-390 (-27%) |
| Brockport, NY | 54 mi | $970 | $-480 (-33%) |
| West Henrietta, NY | 69.7 mi | $1,450 | — |
Studio rent in East Amherst — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in East Amherst?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in East Amherst, New York is $1,450 per month. This is +31% below the citywide median of $2,108.
What income do you need to afford a studio in East Amherst?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $58,000 ($4,833/month gross), which works out to roughly $27.88/hour at a full-time job.
Is East Amherst expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
East Amherst's studio median of $1,450 is +12% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 61th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does East Amherst rank for studio rent in New York?
Among the 124 cities in New York with studio data, East Amherst ranks #69 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near East Amherst?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Getzville ($1,190), Williamsville ($1,260), Lockport ($860).