Studio Apartment Rent in Penfield, NY
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Penfield, New York as of July 2026. That's +36% lower than the citywide median of $1,647 and +18% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Penfield
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 Penfield
Compare Penfield'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 Penfield.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Penfield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairport, NY | 4.4 mi | $1,140 | +$80 (+8%) |
| Webster, NY | 4.5 mi | $1,250 | +$190 (+18%) |
| Rochester, NY | 12.8 mi | $1,018 | $-42 (-4%) |
| Farmington, NY | 13.3 mi | $1,270 | +$210 (+20%) |
| Henrietta, NY | 14 mi | $1,050 | $-10 (-1%) |
| Palmyra, NY | 16.7 mi | $850 | $-210 (-20%) |
| West Henrietta, NY | 18.6 mi | $1,450 | +$390 (+37%) |
| Canandaigua, NY | 22.5 mi | $1,030 | $-30 (-3%) |
| Brockport, NY | 34.1 mi | $970 | $-90 (-8%) |
| Auburn, NY | 63.1 mi | $830 | $-230 (-22%) |
| Oswego, NY | 70.9 mi | $950 | $-110 (-10%) |
| Painted Post, NY | 71.8 mi | $1,070 | +$10 (+1%) |
Studio rent in Penfield — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Penfield?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Penfield, New York is $1,060 per month. This is +36% below the citywide median of $1,647.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Penfield?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $42,400 ($3,533/month gross), which works out to roughly $20.38/hour at a full-time job.
Is Penfield expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Penfield's studio median of $1,060 is +18% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 32th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Penfield rank for studio rent in New York?
Among the 124 cities in New York with studio data, Penfield ranks #34 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Penfield?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Rochester ($1,018), Henrietta ($1,050), Palmyra ($850).