Studio Apartment Rent in Peekskill, NY
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Peekskill, New York as of July 2026. That's +22% lower than the citywide median of $3,108 and +88% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Peekskill
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 Peekskill
Compare Peekskill'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 (this page) | $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 Peekskill.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Peekskill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nyack, NY | 13.6 mi | $2,327 | $-93 (-4%) |
| Beacon, NY | 14.5 mi | $1,430 | $-990 (-41%) |
| Sleepy Hollow, NY | 14.6 mi | $1,644 | $-776 (-32%) |
| Nanuet, NY | 14.7 mi | $3,050 | +$630 (+26%) |
| Montvale, NJ | 18.5 mi | $1,880 | $-540 (-22%) |
| Monroe, NY | 19.6 mi | $1,450 | $-970 (-40%) |
| Newburgh, NY | 19.8 mi | $1,200 | $-1,220 (-50%) |
| Scarsdale, NY | 22.5 mi | $3,110 | +$690 (+29%) |
| Mahwah Township, NJ | 23.4 mi | $2,100 | $-320 (-13%) |
| Yonkers, NY | 24.3 mi | $2,340 | $-80 (-3%) |
| Mamaroneck, NY | 26.4 mi | $2,730 | +$310 (+13%) |
| Larchmont, NY | 26.7 mi | $2,750 | +$330 (+14%) |
Studio rent in Peekskill — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Peekskill?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Peekskill, New York is $2,420 per month. This is +22% below the citywide median of $3,108.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Peekskill?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $96,800 ($8,067/month gross), which works out to roughly $46.54/hour at a full-time job.
Is Peekskill expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Peekskill's studio median of $2,420 is +88% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 96th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Peekskill rank for studio rent in New York?
Among the 124 cities in New York with studio data, Peekskill ranks #112 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Peekskill?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Nyack ($2,327), Beacon ($1,430), Sleepy Hollow ($1,644).