1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Oneonta, NY
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Oneonta, New York as of July 2026. That's +36% lower than the citywide median of $1,554 and +29% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Oneonta
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 1-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Oneonta
Compare Oneonta's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in New York
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elmira | $711 |
| 2 | Gloversville | $790 |
| 3 | Auburn | $840 |
| 4 | Potsdam | $870 |
| 5 | Utica | $895 |
| 6 | Endicott | $900 |
| 7 | Lockport | $900 |
| 8 | Niagara Falls | $903 |
| 9 | North Tonawanda | $910 |
| 10 | Rome | $940 |
| 11 | Watertown | $940 |
| 12 | Binghamton | $947 |
| 13 | Palmyra | $950 |
| 14 | Johnson City | $960 |
| 15 | Oneonta (this page) | $990 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in New York
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rye | $3,770 |
| 2 | Harrison | $3,440 |
| 3 | Garden City | $3,360 |
| 4 | Scarsdale | $3,240 |
| 5 | Nanuet | $3,190 |
| 6 | Dobbs Ferry | $3,040 |
| 7 | White Plains | $2,922 |
| 8 | Larchmont | $2,870 |
| 9 | Mamaroneck | $2,840 |
| 10 | Port Chester | $2,820 |
| 11 | Plainview | $2,750 |
| 12 | Ossining | $2,750 |
| 13 | Farmingville | $2,750 |
| 14 | New York | $2,732 |
| 15 | Hicksville | $2,700 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Oneonta.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Oneonta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utica, NY | 44.6 mi | $895 | $-95 (-10%) |
| Rome, NY | 58.4 mi | $940 | $-50 (-5%) |
| Ellenville, NY | 64.3 mi | $1,180 | +$190 (+19%) |
| Gloversville, NY | 65.8 mi | $790 | $-200 (-20%) |
| Johnson City, NY | 70.1 mi | $960 | $-30 (-3%) |
| Endicott, NY | 76.2 mi | $900 | $-90 (-9%) |
| Catskill, NY | 79.4 mi | $1,180 | +$190 (+19%) |
| Delmar, NY | 81.4 mi | $1,510 | +$520 (+53%) |
| Port Jervis, NY | 81.7 mi | $1,280 | +$290 (+29%) |
| New Paltz, NY | 81.9 mi | $1,580 | +$590 (+60%) |
| Scranton, PA | 84.9 mi | $934 | $-56 (-6%) |
| Clarks Summit, PA | 86.2 mi | $1,080 | +$90 (+9%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Oneonta — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Oneonta?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Oneonta, New York is $990 per month. This is +36% below the citywide median of $1,554.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Oneonta?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $39,600 ($3,300/month gross), which works out to roughly $19.04/hour at a full-time job.
Is Oneonta expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Oneonta's 1-bedroom median of $990 is +29% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 20th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Oneonta rank for 1-bedroom rent in New York?
Among the 124 cities in New York with 1-bedroom data, Oneonta ranks #15 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Oneonta?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Utica ($895), Rome ($940), Gloversville ($790).