Studio Apartment Rent in Watervliet, NY
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Watervliet, New York as of August 2026. That's +36% lower than the citywide median of $1,476 and +26% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Watervliet
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 Watervliet
Compare Watervliet'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 | 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? 1 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Watervliet.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Watervliet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Troy, NY | 7.5 mi | $975 | +$25 (+3%) |
| Clifton Park, NY | 9.3 mi | $1,140 | +$190 (+20%) |
| Delmar, NY | 13.4 mi | $1,320 | +$370 (+39%) |
| Saratoga Springs, NY | 23.3 mi | $1,420 | +$470 (+49%) |
| Pittsfield, MA | 36.5 mi | $1,120 | +$170 (+18%) |
| Glens Falls, NY | 40 mi | $1,030 | +$80 (+8%) |
| Gloversville, NY | 51 mi | $790 | $-160 (-17%) |
| Poughkeepsie, NY | 73.2 mi | $1,230 | +$280 (+29%) |
| Brattleboro, VT | 73.3 mi | $1,000 | +$50 (+5%) |
| Torrington, CT | 74.2 mi | $960 | +$10 (+1%) |
| Westfield, MA | 76.7 mi | $1,000 | +$50 (+5%) |
| Wappingers Falls, NY | 79.8 mi | $1,410 | +$460 (+48%) |
Studio rent in Watervliet — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Watervliet?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Watervliet, New York is $950 per month. This is +36% below the citywide median of $1,476.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Watervliet?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $38,000 ($3,167/month gross), which works out to roughly $18.27/hour at a full-time job.
Is Watervliet expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Watervliet's studio median of $950 is +26% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 23th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Watervliet rank for studio rent in New York?
Among the 122 cities in New York with studio data, Watervliet ranks #18 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Watervliet?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Gloversville ($790).