Studio Apartment Rent in Valley Stream, NY
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Valley Stream, New York as of July 2026. That's +35% lower than the citywide median of $2,994 and +50% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Valley Stream
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 Valley Stream
Compare Valley Stream'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 Valley Stream.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Valley Stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garden City, NY | 6.6 mi | $2,770 | +$835 (+43%) |
| Uniondale, NY | 8.6 mi | $1,820 | $-115 (-6%) |
| Levittown, NY | 13.9 mi | $2,070 | +$135 (+7%) |
| Hicksville, NY | 14.4 mi | $2,230 | +$295 (+15%) |
| Larchmont, NY | 19.2 mi | $2,750 | +$815 (+42%) |
| Farmingdale, NY | 19.6 mi | $1,770 | $-165 (-9%) |
| Mamaroneck, NY | 20.1 mi | $2,730 | +$795 (+41%) |
| Yonkers, NY | 22 mi | $2,340 | +$405 (+21%) |
| Scarsdale, NY | 23.2 mi | $3,110 | +$1,175 (+61%) |
| Union City, NJ | 23.5 mi | $1,800 | $-135 (-7%) |
| Palisades Park, NJ | 23.6 mi | $1,740 | $-195 (-10%) |
| North Bergen Township, NJ | 23.6 mi | $2,090 | +$155 (+8%) |
Studio rent in Valley Stream — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Valley Stream?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Valley Stream, New York is $1,935 per month. This is +35% below the citywide median of $2,994.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Valley Stream?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $77,400 ($6,450/month gross), which works out to roughly $37.21/hour at a full-time job.
Is Valley Stream expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Valley Stream's studio median of $1,935 is +50% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 85th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Valley Stream rank for studio rent in New York?
Among the 124 cities in New York with studio data, Valley Stream ranks #94 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Valley Stream?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Uniondale ($1,820), Farmingdale ($1,770), Union City ($1,800).