Studio Apartment Rent in Utica, NY
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Utica, New York as of July 2026. That's +35% lower than the citywide median of $1,365 and +31% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Utica
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 Utica
Compare Utica'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 (this page) | $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 Utica.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Utica |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitesboro, NY | 10.2 mi | $1,000 | +$115 (+13%) |
| Rome, NY | 20.1 mi | $940 | +$55 (+6%) |
| Oneonta, NY | 44.6 mi | $850 | $-35 (-4%) |
| Gloversville, NY | 58.7 mi | $790 | $-95 (-11%) |
| Syracuse, NY | 66.5 mi | $954 | +$69 (+8%) |
| Liverpool, NY | 69.8 mi | $1,090 | +$205 (+23%) |
| Amsterdam, NY | 71.2 mi | $910 | +$25 (+3%) |
| Watertown, NY | 77.1 mi | $830 | $-55 (-6%) |
| Camillus, NY | 77.4 mi | $1,120 | +$235 (+27%) |
| Cortland, NY | 79.1 mi | $1,180 | +$295 (+33%) |
| Baldwinsville, NY | 81.1 mi | $1,110 | +$225 (+25%) |
| Binghamton, NY | 83.6 mi | $873 | $-12 (-1%) |
Studio rent in Utica — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Utica?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Utica, New York is $885 per month. This is +35% below the citywide median of $1,365.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Utica?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $35,400 ($2,950/month gross), which works out to roughly $17.02/hour at a full-time job.
Is Utica expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Utica's studio median of $885 is +31% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 17th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Utica rank for studio rent in New York?
Among the 124 cities in New York with studio data, Utica ranks #14 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Utica?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Oneonta ($850), Gloversville ($790), Watertown ($830).