Studio Apartment Rent in Rye, NY
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Rye, New York as of August 2026. That's +55% lower than the citywide median of $8,099 and +180% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Rye
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 Rye
Compare Rye'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 (this page) | $3,610 |
| 2 | Harrison | $3,300 |
| 3 | Scarsdale | $3,110 |
| 4 | Nanuet | $3,050 |
| 5 | Dobbs Ferry | $2,920 |
| 6 | Nyack | $2,860 |
| 7 | White Plains | $2,798 |
| 8 | Woodbury | $2,770 |
| 9 | Garden City | $2,770 |
| 10 | Larchmont | $2,750 |
| 11 | Mamaroneck | $2,730 |
| 12 | Port Chester | $2,700 |
| 13 | Irvington | $2,670 |
| 14 | Eastchester | $2,670 |
| 15 | Ossining | $2,640 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Rye.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Rye |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mamaroneck, NY | 3.5 mi | $2,730 | $-880 (-24%) |
| Larchmont, NY | 5.2 mi | $2,750 | $-860 (-24%) |
| Scarsdale, NY | 6.7 mi | $3,110 | $-500 (-14%) |
| Yonkers, NY | 12.1 mi | $2,340 | $-1,270 (-35%) |
| Sleepy Hollow, NY | 13.6 mi | $1,644 | $-1,966 (-54%) |
| Nyack, NY | 17.8 mi | $2,860 | $-750 (-21%) |
| Garden City, NY | 17.8 mi | $2,770 | $-840 (-23%) |
| Hicksville, NY | 19 mi | $2,230 | $-1,380 (-38%) |
| Levittown, NY | 21.4 mi | $2,070 | $-1,540 (-43%) |
| Teaneck, NJ | 22.8 mi | $1,570 | $-2,040 (-57%) |
| Palisades Park, NJ | 22.9 mi | $1,740 | $-1,870 (-52%) |
| Nanuet, NY | 23.6 mi | $3,050 | $-560 (-16%) |
Studio rent in Rye — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Rye?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Rye, New York is $3,610 per month. This is +55% below the citywide median of $8,099.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Rye?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $144,400 ($12,033/month gross), which works out to roughly $69.42/hour at a full-time job.
Is Rye expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Rye's studio median of $3,610 is +180% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 100th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Rye rank for studio rent in New York?
Among the 122 cities in New York with studio data, Rye ranks #122 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Rye?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Mamaroneck ($2,730), Larchmont ($2,750), Scarsdale ($3,110).