Studio Apartment Rent in Lancaster, NY
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Lancaster, New York as of June 2026. That's +41% lower than the citywide median of $1,582 and +27% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Lancaster
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 Lancaster
Compare Lancaster's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in New York
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Potsdam | $780 |
| 2 | Elmira | $817 |
| 3 | Auburn | $830 |
| 4 | Endicott | $830 |
| 5 | Watertown | $830 |
| 6 | Oneonta | $850 |
| 7 | Lockport | $860 |
| 8 | Niagara Falls | $865 |
| 9 | Binghamton | $873 |
| 10 | Johnson City | $880 |
| 11 | North Tonawanda | $880 |
| 12 | Utica | $885 |
| 13 | Amsterdam | $910 |
| 14 | East Syracuse | $910 |
| 15 | Lancaster (this page) | $940 |
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 | Woodbury | $2,770 |
| 8 | Larchmont | $2,750 |
| 9 | Mamaroneck | $2,730 |
| 10 | Port Chester | $2,700 |
| 11 | Irvington | $2,670 |
| 12 | Eastchester | $2,670 |
| 13 | Ossining | $2,640 |
| 14 | New York | $2,625 |
| 15 | Peekskill | $2,420 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 3 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Lancaster.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Lancaster |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depew, NY | 5.1 mi | $1,000 | +$60 (+6%) |
| Williamsville, NY | 8.3 mi | $1,260 | +$320 (+34%) |
| East Amherst, NY | 10.4 mi | $1,450 | +$510 (+54%) |
| Buffalo, NY | 14.1 mi | $993 | +$53 (+6%) |
| Lockport, NY | 17.9 mi | $860 | $-80 (-9%) |
| Tonawanda, NY | 18.2 mi | $1,000 | +$60 (+6%) |
| North Tonawanda, NY | 18.8 mi | $880 | $-60 (-6%) |
| Hamburg, NY | 19.6 mi | $1,060 | +$120 (+13%) |
| Grand Island, NY | 24.2 mi | $1,200 | +$260 (+28%) |
| Niagara Falls, NY | 29.6 mi | $865 | $-75 (-8%) |
| Brockport, NY | 52.3 mi | $970 | +$30 (+3%) |
| West Henrietta, NY | 65.5 mi | $1,450 | +$510 (+54%) |
Studio rent in Lancaster — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Lancaster?
As of June 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Lancaster, New York is $940 per month. This is +41% below the citywide median of $1,582.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Lancaster?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $37,600 ($3,133/month gross), which works out to roughly $18.08/hour at a full-time job.
Is Lancaster expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Lancaster's studio median of $940 is +27% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 22th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Lancaster rank for studio rent in New York?
Among the 123 cities in New York with studio data, Lancaster ranks #15 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Lancaster?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Lockport ($860), North Tonawanda ($880), Niagara Falls ($865).