Studio Apartment Rent in Hempstead, NY
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Hempstead, New York as of July 2026. That's +53% lower than the citywide median of $3,370 and +22% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Hempstead
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 Hempstead
Compare Hempstead'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
Most nearby cities have similar or higher studio rents than Hempstead.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Hempstead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garden City, NY | 2.1 mi | $2,770 | +$1,190 (+75%) |
| Uniondale, NY | 2.1 mi | $1,820 | +$240 (+15%) |
| Levittown, NY | 7.4 mi | $2,070 | +$490 (+31%) |
| Hicksville, NY | 7.9 mi | $2,230 | +$650 (+41%) |
| Farmingdale, NY | 13.2 mi | $1,770 | +$190 (+12%) |
| West Babylon, NY | 18.2 mi | $1,840 | +$260 (+16%) |
| Larchmont, NY | 18.8 mi | $2,750 | +$1,170 (+74%) |
| Mamaroneck, NY | 19.1 mi | $2,730 | +$1,150 (+73%) |
| Scarsdale, NY | 23 mi | $3,110 | +$1,530 (+97%) |
| Yonkers, NY | 23.6 mi | $2,340 | +$760 (+48%) |
| Bay Shore, NY | 25.5 mi | $1,680 | +$100 (+6%) |
| Palisades Park, NJ | 27.8 mi | $1,740 | +$160 (+10%) |
Studio rent in Hempstead — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Hempstead?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Hempstead, New York is $1,580 per month. This is +53% below the citywide median of $3,370.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Hempstead?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $63,200 ($5,267/month gross), which works out to roughly $30.38/hour at a full-time job.
Is Hempstead expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Hempstead's studio median of $1,580 is +22% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 70th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Hempstead rank for studio rent in New York?
Among the 124 cities in New York with studio data, Hempstead ranks #73 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Hempstead?
Most nearby cities have similar or higher studio rents than Hempstead.