Studio Apartment Rent in Ronkonkoma, NY
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Ronkonkoma, New York as of July 2026. That's +42% lower than the citywide median of $2,934 and +33% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Ronkonkoma
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 Ronkonkoma
Compare Ronkonkoma'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? 4 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Ronkonkoma.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Ronkonkoma |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmingville, NY | 5.5 mi | $2,260 | +$550 (+32%) |
| Coram, NY | 9 mi | $2,080 | +$370 (+22%) |
| Port Jefferson, NY | 10.4 mi | $1,930 | +$220 (+13%) |
| Bay Shore, NY | 11.4 mi | $1,680 | $-30 (-2%) |
| West Babylon, NY | 18.1 mi | $1,840 | +$130 (+8%) |
| Farmingdale, NY | 22.6 mi | $1,770 | +$60 (+4%) |
| Stratford, CT | 24.8 mi | $1,360 | $-350 (-20%) |
| Levittown, NY | 28.4 mi | $2,070 | +$360 (+21%) |
| Hicksville, NY | 28.5 mi | $2,230 | +$520 (+30%) |
| West Haven, CT | 33.3 mi | $1,350 | $-360 (-21%) |
| Uniondale, NY | 33.7 mi | $1,820 | +$110 (+6%) |
| Derby, CT | 35.5 mi | $1,200 | $-510 (-30%) |
Studio rent in Ronkonkoma — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Ronkonkoma?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Ronkonkoma, New York is $1,710 per month. This is +42% below the citywide median of $2,934.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Ronkonkoma?
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 Ronkonkoma expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Ronkonkoma'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 Ronkonkoma rank for studio rent in New York?
Among the 124 cities in New York with studio data, Ronkonkoma ranks #79 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Ronkonkoma?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Bay Shore ($1,680), Stratford ($1,360), West Haven ($1,350).