Studio Apartment Rent in Potsdam, NY
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Potsdam, New York as of July 2026. That's +37% lower than the citywide median of $1,245 and +40% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Potsdam
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 Potsdam
Compare Potsdam's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in New York
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Potsdam (this page) | $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 Potsdam.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Potsdam |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watertown, NY | 82.6 mi | $830 | +$50 (+6%) |
| Rome, NY | 106 mi | $940 | +$160 (+21%) |
| Utica, NY | 108.1 mi | $885 | +$105 (+13%) |
| Whitesboro, NY | 110 mi | $1,000 | +$220 (+28%) |
| Gloversville, NY | 112.5 mi | $790 | +$10 (+1%) |
| Burlington, VT | 119.1 mi | $1,450 | +$670 (+86%) |
| Colchester, VT | 120.4 mi | $1,250 | +$470 (+60%) |
| Winooski, VT | 120.7 mi | $1,500 | +$720 (+92%) |
| South Burlington, VT | 121.8 mi | $1,550 | +$770 (+99%) |
| Glens Falls, NY | 128.1 mi | $1,030 | +$250 (+32%) |
| Amsterdam, NY | 129.4 mi | $910 | +$130 (+17%) |
| Oswego, NY | 134.9 mi | $950 | +$170 (+22%) |
Studio rent in Potsdam — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Potsdam?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Potsdam, New York is $780 per month. This is +37% below the citywide median of $1,245.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Potsdam?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $31,200 ($2,600/month gross), which works out to roughly $15.00/hour at a full-time job.
Is Potsdam expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Potsdam's studio median of $780 is +40% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 8th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Potsdam rank for studio rent in New York?
Among the 124 cities in New York with studio data, Potsdam ranks #1 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Potsdam?
Most nearby cities have similar or higher studio rents than Potsdam.