Studio Apartment Rent in Oyster Bay, NY
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Oyster Bay, New York as of July 2026. That's +61% lower than the citywide median of $3,605 and +9% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Oyster Bay
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 Oyster Bay
Compare Oyster Bay'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 | $2,400 |
| 15 | Yonkers | $2,340 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Most nearby cities have similar or higher studio rents than Oyster Bay.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Oyster Bay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hicksville, NY | 1.8 mi | $2,230 | +$822 (+58%) |
| Levittown, NY | 3.3 mi | $2,070 | +$662 (+47%) |
| Farmingdale, NY | 5.3 mi | $1,770 | +$362 (+26%) |
| Uniondale, NY | 7.7 mi | $1,820 | +$412 (+29%) |
| Garden City, NY | 9.9 mi | $2,770 | +$1,362 (+97%) |
| West Babylon, NY | 10.4 mi | $1,840 | +$432 (+31%) |
| Bay Shore, NY | 17.4 mi | $1,680 | +$272 (+19%) |
| Mamaroneck, NY | 20.6 mi | $2,730 | +$1,322 (+94%) |
| Larchmont, NY | 21.2 mi | $2,750 | +$1,342 (+95%) |
| Scarsdale, NY | 25 mi | $3,110 | +$1,702 (+121%) |
| Ronkonkoma, NY | 26.8 mi | $1,710 | +$302 (+21%) |
| Yonkers, NY | 27.8 mi | $2,340 | +$932 (+66%) |
Studio rent in Oyster Bay — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Oyster Bay?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Oyster Bay, New York is $1,408 per month. This is +61% below the citywide median of $3,605.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Oyster Bay?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $56,320 ($4,693/month gross), which works out to roughly $27.08/hour at a full-time job.
Is Oyster Bay expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Oyster Bay's studio median of $1,408 is +9% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 59th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Oyster Bay rank for studio rent in New York?
Among the 124 cities in New York with studio data, Oyster Bay ranks #65 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Oyster Bay?
Most nearby cities have similar or higher studio rents than Oyster Bay.