Studio Apartment Rent in Rockville Centre, NY
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Rockville Centre, New York as of July 2026. That's +51% lower than the citywide median of $3,502 and +33% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Rockville Centre
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 Rockville Centre
Compare Rockville Centre'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? 1 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Rockville Centre.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Rockville Centre |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garden City, NY | 4.2 mi | $2,770 | +$1,060 (+62%) |
| Uniondale, NY | 4.3 mi | $1,820 | +$110 (+6%) |
| Levittown, NY | 9.3 mi | $2,070 | +$360 (+21%) |
| Hicksville, NY | 10.3 mi | $2,230 | +$520 (+30%) |
| Farmingdale, NY | 14.9 mi | $1,770 | +$60 (+4%) |
| West Babylon, NY | 19.7 mi | $1,840 | +$130 (+8%) |
| Larchmont, NY | 20.4 mi | $2,750 | +$1,040 (+61%) |
| Mamaroneck, NY | 20.9 mi | $2,730 | +$1,020 (+60%) |
| Scarsdale, NY | 24.6 mi | $3,110 | +$1,400 (+82%) |
| Yonkers, NY | 24.6 mi | $2,340 | +$630 (+37%) |
| Bay Shore, NY | 26.9 mi | $1,680 | $-30 (-2%) |
| Palisades Park, NJ | 27.7 mi | $1,740 | +$30 (+2%) |
Studio rent in Rockville Centre — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Rockville Centre?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Rockville Centre, New York is $1,710 per month. This is +51% below the citywide median of $3,502.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Rockville Centre?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $68,400 ($5,700/month gross), which works out to roughly $32.88/hour at a full-time job.
Is Rockville Centre expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Rockville Centre's studio median of $1,710 is +33% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 76th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Rockville Centre rank for studio rent in New York?
Among the 124 cities in New York with studio data, Rockville Centre ranks #78 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Rockville Centre?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Bay Shore ($1,680).