Studio Apartment Rent in Palmyra, NY
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Palmyra, New York as of August 2026. That's +19% lower than the citywide median of $1,055 and +34% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Palmyra
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 Palmyra
Compare Palmyra'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 (this page) | $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 | Nyack | $2,860 |
| 7 | White Plains | $2,798 |
| 8 | Woodbury | $2,770 |
| 9 | Garden City | $2,770 |
| 10 | Larchmont | $2,750 |
| 11 | Mamaroneck | $2,730 |
| 12 | Port Chester | $2,700 |
| 13 | Irvington | $2,670 |
| 14 | Eastchester | $2,670 |
| 15 | Ossining | $2,640 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 1 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Palmyra.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Palmyra |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmington, NY | 9.4 mi | $1,270 | +$420 (+49%) |
| Fairport, NY | 14 mi | $1,140 | +$290 (+34%) |
| Canandaigua, NY | 15.2 mi | $1,030 | +$180 (+21%) |
| Penfield, NY | 16.7 mi | $1,060 | +$210 (+25%) |
| Webster, NY | 18.8 mi | $1,250 | +$400 (+47%) |
| Henrietta, NY | 27.1 mi | $1,050 | +$200 (+24%) |
| Rochester, NY | 29.2 mi | $1,018 | +$168 (+20%) |
| West Henrietta, NY | 32.4 mi | $1,450 | +$600 (+71%) |
| Auburn, NY | 46.7 mi | $830 | $-20 (-2%) |
| Brockport, NY | 50.4 mi | $970 | +$120 (+14%) |
| Oswego, NY | 58.7 mi | $950 | +$100 (+12%) |
| Baldwinsville, NY | 59.5 mi | $1,110 | +$260 (+31%) |
Studio rent in Palmyra — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Palmyra?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Palmyra, New York is $850 per month. This is +19% below the citywide median of $1,055.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Palmyra?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $34,000 ($2,833/month gross), which works out to roughly $16.35/hour at a full-time job.
Is Palmyra expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Palmyra's studio median of $850 is +34% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 13th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Palmyra rank for studio rent in New York?
Among the 122 cities in New York with studio data, Palmyra ranks #8 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Palmyra?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Auburn ($830).