Studio Apartment Rent in New Paltz, NY
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in New Paltz, New York as of October 2026. That's +25% lower than the citywide median of $2,100 and +22% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in New Paltz
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 New Paltz
Compare New Paltz'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 | Cortland | $860 |
| 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 | Mamaroneck | $2,730 |
| 9 | Port Chester | $2,700 |
| 10 | Eastchester | $2,670 |
| 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 New Paltz.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs New Paltz |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poughkeepsie, NY | 15.2 mi | $1,230 | $-350 (-22%) |
| Newburgh, NY | 15.4 mi | $1,200 | $-380 (-24%) |
| Beacon, NY | 20.7 mi | $1,430 | $-150 (-9%) |
| Monroe, NY | 31.3 mi | $1,450 | $-130 (-8%) |
| Catskill, NY | 35 mi | $1,160 | $-420 (-27%) |
| Port Jervis, NY | 45.1 mi | $1,120 | $-460 (-29%) |
| Nanuet, NY | 45.9 mi | $3,050 | +$1,470 (+93%) |
| Mahwah Township, NJ | 47.1 mi | $2,100 | +$520 (+33%) |
| Nyack, NY | 47.5 mi | $2,263 | +$683 (+43%) |
| New Milford, CT | 47.7 mi | $1,220 | $-360 (-23%) |
| Montvale, NJ | 48.7 mi | $1,880 | +$300 (+19%) |
| Sleepy Hollow, NY | 49.3 mi | $1,644 | +$64 (+4%) |
Studio rent in New Paltz — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in New Paltz?
As of October 2026, the median studio apartment rent in New Paltz, New York is $1,580 per month. This is +25% below the citywide median of $2,100.
What income do you need to afford a studio in New Paltz?
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 New Paltz expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
New Paltz's studio median of $1,580 is +22% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 69th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does New Paltz rank for studio rent in New York?
Among the 118 cities in New York with studio data, New Paltz ranks #69 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near New Paltz?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Poughkeepsie ($1,230), Newburgh ($1,200), Beacon ($1,430).