Studio Apartment Rent in Latham, NY
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Latham, New York as of July 2026. That's +39% lower than the citywide median of $2,049 and +2% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Latham
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 Latham
Compare Latham'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 Latham.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Latham |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clifton Park, NY | 7 mi | $1,140 | $-120 (-10%) |
| Troy, NY | 11.2 mi | $975 | $-285 (-23%) |
| Delmar, NY | 11.5 mi | $1,320 | +$60 (+5%) |
| Saratoga Springs, NY | 22.4 mi | $1,420 | +$160 (+13%) |
| Catskill, NY | 37 mi | $1,160 | $-100 (-8%) |
| Glens Falls, NY | 39.7 mi | $1,030 | $-230 (-18%) |
| Pittsfield, MA | 40.5 mi | $1,120 | $-140 (-11%) |
| Gloversville, NY | 47 mi | $790 | $-470 (-37%) |
| New Paltz, NY | 71.9 mi | $1,580 | +$320 (+25%) |
| Poughkeepsie, NY | 73.7 mi | $1,230 | $-30 (-2%) |
| Torrington, CT | 77.3 mi | $960 | $-300 (-24%) |
| Brattleboro, VT | 77.3 mi | $1,000 | $-260 (-21%) |
Studio rent in Latham — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Latham?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Latham, New York is $1,260 per month. This is +39% below the citywide median of $2,049.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Latham?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $50,400 ($4,200/month gross), which works out to roughly $24.23/hour at a full-time job.
Is Latham expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Latham's studio median of $1,260 is +2% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 48th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Latham rank for studio rent in New York?
Among the 124 cities in New York with studio data, Latham ranks #56 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Latham?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Clifton Park ($1,140), Troy ($975), Catskill ($1,160).