Studio Apartment Rent in New Rochelle, NY
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in New Rochelle, New York as of July 2026. That's +19% lower than the citywide median of $2,974 and +86% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in New Rochelle
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 Rochelle
Compare New Rochelle'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 (this page) | $2,400 |
| 15 | Yonkers | $2,340 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than New Rochelle.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs New Rochelle |
|---|---|---|---|
| Larchmont, NY | 2.7 mi | $2,750 | +$350 (+15%) |
| Mamaroneck, NY | 4.4 mi | $2,730 | +$330 (+14%) |
| Scarsdale, NY | 5.6 mi | $3,110 | +$710 (+30%) |
| Yonkers, NY | 6.2 mi | $2,340 | $-60 (-2%) |
| Sleepy Hollow, NY | 13.4 mi | $1,644 | $-756 (-31%) |
| Palisades Park, NJ | 15.4 mi | $1,740 | $-660 (-28%) |
| Teaneck, NJ | 15.9 mi | $1,570 | $-830 (-35%) |
| Garden City, NY | 16 mi | $2,770 | +$370 (+15%) |
| Nyack, NY | 16.1 mi | $2,327 | $-73 (-3%) |
| Ridgefield Park, NJ | 16.8 mi | $1,460 | $-940 (-39%) |
| Hackensack, NJ | 18.2 mi | $1,640 | $-760 (-32%) |
| North Bergen Township, NJ | 18.5 mi | $2,090 | $-310 (-13%) |
Studio rent in New Rochelle — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in New Rochelle?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in New Rochelle, New York is $2,400 per month. This is +19% below the citywide median of $2,974.
What income do you need to afford a studio in New Rochelle?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $96,000 ($8,000/month gross), which works out to roughly $46.15/hour at a full-time job.
Is New Rochelle expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
New Rochelle's studio median of $2,400 is +86% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 96th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does New Rochelle rank for studio rent in New York?
Among the 124 cities in New York with studio data, New Rochelle ranks #111 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near New Rochelle?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Yonkers ($2,340), Sleepy Hollow ($1,644), Palisades Park ($1,740).