Studio Apartment Rent in Painted Post, NY
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Painted Post, New York as of July 2026. That's +20% lower than the citywide median of $1,334 and +17% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Painted Post
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 Painted Post
Compare Painted Post'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
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Painted Post.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Painted Post |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corning, NY | 7 mi | $990 | $-80 (-7%) |
| Elmira, NY | 22.6 mi | $817 | $-253 (-24%) |
| Ithaca, NY | 47.4 mi | $1,380 | +$310 (+29%) |
| Canandaigua, NY | 49.6 mi | $1,030 | $-40 (-4%) |
| Farmington, NY | 59.2 mi | $1,270 | +$200 (+19%) |
| Williamsport, PA | 59.3 mi | $790 | $-280 (-26%) |
| Palmyra, NY | 62.5 mi | $850 | $-220 (-21%) |
| Lock Haven, PA | 64.9 mi | $810 | $-260 (-24%) |
| Auburn, NY | 65.6 mi | $830 | $-240 (-22%) |
| Fairport, NY | 67.4 mi | $1,140 | +$70 (+7%) |
| Henrietta, NY | 69.1 mi | $1,050 | $-20 (-2%) |
| Cortland, NY | 69.9 mi | $1,180 | +$110 (+10%) |
Studio rent in Painted Post — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Painted Post?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Painted Post, New York is $1,070 per month. This is +20% below the citywide median of $1,334.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Painted Post?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $42,800 ($3,567/month gross), which works out to roughly $20.58/hour at a full-time job.
Is Painted Post expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Painted Post's studio median of $1,070 is +17% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 33th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Painted Post rank for studio rent in New York?
Among the 124 cities in New York with studio data, Painted Post ranks #35 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Painted Post?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Corning ($990), Elmira ($817), Canandaigua ($1,030).