Studio Apartment Rent in Niagara Falls, NY
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Niagara Falls, New York as of July 2026. That's +29% lower than the citywide median of $1,212 and +33% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Niagara Falls
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 Niagara Falls
Compare Niagara Falls'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 (this page) | $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? 1 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Niagara Falls.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Niagara Falls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Island, NY | 6.7 mi | $1,200 | +$335 (+39%) |
| Tonawanda, NY | 11.7 mi | $1,000 | +$135 (+16%) |
| North Tonawanda, NY | 11.9 mi | $880 | +$15 (+2%) |
| Buffalo, NY | 17.8 mi | $993 | +$128 (+15%) |
| Getzville, NY | 18.4 mi | $1,190 | +$325 (+38%) |
| Williamsville, NY | 21.6 mi | $1,260 | +$395 (+46%) |
| Lockport, NY | 21.9 mi | $860 | $-5 (-1%) |
| East Amherst, NY | 22 mi | $1,450 | +$585 (+68%) |
| Depew, NY | 25.4 mi | $1,000 | +$135 (+16%) |
| Hamburg, NY | 29.5 mi | $1,060 | +$195 (+23%) |
| Brockport, NY | 74.8 mi | $970 | +$105 (+12%) |
| West Henrietta, NY | 91.4 mi | $1,450 | +$585 (+68%) |
Studio rent in Niagara Falls — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Niagara Falls?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Niagara Falls, New York is $865 per month. This is +29% below the citywide median of $1,212.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Niagara Falls?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $34,600 ($2,883/month gross), which works out to roughly $16.63/hour at a full-time job.
Is Niagara Falls expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Niagara Falls's studio median of $865 is +33% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 15th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Niagara Falls rank for studio rent in New York?
Among the 124 cities in New York with studio data, Niagara Falls ranks #10 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Niagara Falls?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Lockport ($860).