Studio Apartment Rent in Ithaca, NY
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Ithaca, New York as of July 2026. That's +29% lower than the citywide median of $1,947 and +7% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Ithaca
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 Ithaca
Compare Ithaca'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 Ithaca.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Ithaca |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cortland, NY | 22.6 mi | $1,180 | $-200 (-14%) |
| Elmira, NY | 31.9 mi | $817 | $-563 (-41%) |
| Auburn, NY | 34.1 mi | $830 | $-550 (-40%) |
| Endicott, NY | 35.1 mi | $830 | $-550 (-40%) |
| Johnson City, NY | 38.8 mi | $880 | $-500 (-36%) |
| Corning, NY | 42.5 mi | $990 | $-390 (-28%) |
| Camillus, NY | 44.2 mi | $1,120 | $-260 (-19%) |
| Binghamton, NY | 45.9 mi | $873 | $-507 (-37%) |
| Painted Post, NY | 47.4 mi | $1,070 | $-310 (-22%) |
| Syracuse, NY | 48.3 mi | $954 | $-426 (-31%) |
| Baldwinsville, NY | 51.5 mi | $1,110 | $-270 (-20%) |
| Liverpool, NY | 52.5 mi | $1,090 | $-290 (-21%) |
Studio rent in Ithaca — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Ithaca?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Ithaca, New York is $1,380 per month. This is +29% below the citywide median of $1,947.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Ithaca?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $55,200 ($4,600/month gross), which works out to roughly $26.54/hour at a full-time job.
Is Ithaca expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Ithaca's studio median of $1,380 is +7% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 57th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Ithaca rank for studio rent in New York?
Among the 124 cities in New York with studio data, Ithaca ranks #64 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Ithaca?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Cortland ($1,180), Elmira ($817), Auburn ($830).