Studio Apartment Rent in North Tonawanda, NY
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in North Tonawanda, New York as of July 2026. That's +25% lower than the citywide median of $1,173 and +32% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in North Tonawanda
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 North Tonawanda
Compare North Tonawanda'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 (this page) | $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? 2 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than North Tonawanda.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs North Tonawanda |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonawanda, NY | 6.1 mi | $1,000 | +$120 (+14%) |
| Getzville, NY | 6.9 mi | $1,190 | +$310 (+35%) |
| Grand Island, NY | 9.3 mi | $1,200 | +$320 (+36%) |
| East Amherst, NY | 10.2 mi | $1,450 | +$570 (+65%) |
| Williamsville, NY | 10.5 mi | $1,260 | +$380 (+43%) |
| Lockport, NY | 11.1 mi | $860 | $-20 (-2%) |
| Buffalo, NY | 11.3 mi | $993 | +$113 (+13%) |
| Niagara Falls, NY | 11.9 mi | $865 | $-15 (-2%) |
| Depew, NY | 15.6 mi | $1,000 | +$120 (+14%) |
| Hamburg, NY | 25.3 mi | $1,060 | +$180 (+20%) |
| Brockport, NY | 63.3 mi | $970 | +$90 (+10%) |
| West Henrietta, NY | 79.6 mi | $1,450 | +$570 (+65%) |
Studio rent in North Tonawanda — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in North Tonawanda?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in North Tonawanda, New York is $880 per month. This is +25% below the citywide median of $1,173.
What income do you need to afford a studio in North Tonawanda?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $35,200 ($2,933/month gross), which works out to roughly $16.92/hour at a full-time job.
Is North Tonawanda expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
North Tonawanda's studio median of $880 is +32% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 16th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does North Tonawanda rank for studio rent in New York?
Among the 124 cities in New York with studio data, North Tonawanda ranks #13 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near North Tonawanda?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Lockport ($860), Niagara Falls ($865).