Studio Apartment Rent in Wainscott, NY
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Wainscott, New York as of March 2026. That's +94% lower than the citywide median of $38,500 and +81% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Wainscott
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 Wainscott
Compare Wainscott's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in New York
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cortland | $772 |
| 2 | Potsdam | $780 |
| 3 | Gloversville | $790 |
| 4 | Elmira | $817 |
| 5 | Auburn | $830 |
| 6 | Endicott | $830 |
| 7 | Watertown | $830 |
| 8 | Oneonta | $850 |
| 9 | Palmyra | $850 |
| 10 | Lockport | $860 |
| 11 | Niagara Falls | $865 |
| 12 | Binghamton | $873 |
| 13 | Johnson City | $880 |
| 14 | North Tonawanda | $880 |
| 15 | Utica | $885 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in New York
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rye | $3,610 |
| 2 | Scarsdale | $3,110 |
| 3 | Nanuet | $3,050 |
| 4 | Dobbs Ferry | $2,920 |
| 5 | White Plains | $2,798 |
| 6 | Woodbury | $2,770 |
| 7 | Garden City | $2,770 |
| 8 | Larchmont | $2,750 |
| 9 | Mamaroneck | $2,730 |
| 10 | Port Chester | $2,700 |
| 11 | Irvington | $2,670 |
| 12 | Eastchester | $2,670 |
| 13 | Ossining | $2,640 |
| 14 | New York | $2,625 |
| 15 | Harrison | $2,590 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Wainscott.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Wainscott |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southold, NY | 15.4 mi | $1,740 | $-600 (-26%) |
| Montauk, NY | 21.8 mi | $2,240 | $-100 (-4%) |
| Westhampton Beach, NY | 29 mi | $1,870 | $-470 (-20%) |
| Groton, CT | 33.3 mi | $1,230 | $-1,110 (-47%) |
| Branford, CT | 44.7 mi | $1,500 | $-840 (-36%) |
| Middletown, CT | 50.7 mi | $1,170 | $-1,170 (-50%) |
| Coram, NY | 52.6 mi | $2,080 | $-260 (-11%) |
| Patchogue, NY | 52.7 mi | $1,690 | $-650 (-28%) |
| West Haven, CT | 54.7 mi | $1,350 | $-990 (-42%) |
| Farmingville, NY | 55.2 mi | $2,260 | $-80 (-3%) |
| Meriden, CT | 56.3 mi | $1,260 | $-1,080 (-46%) |
| Glastonbury, CT | 56.6 mi | $1,430 | $-910 (-39%) |
Studio rent in Wainscott — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Wainscott?
As of March 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Wainscott, New York is $2,340 per month. This is +94% below the citywide median of $38,500.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Wainscott?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $93,600 ($7,800/month gross), which works out to roughly $45.00/hour at a full-time job.
Is Wainscott expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Wainscott's studio median of $2,340 is +81% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 95th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Wainscott rank for studio rent in New York?
Among the 140 cities in New York with studio data, Wainscott ranks #0 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Wainscott?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Southold ($1,740), Montauk ($2,240), Westhampton Beach ($1,870).