Studio Apartment Rent in West Hempstead, NY
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in West Hempstead, New York as of October 2026. That's +47% lower than the citywide median of $3,859 and +60% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in West Hempstead
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 West Hempstead
Compare West Hempstead'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 | Cortland | $860 |
| 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 | Mamaroneck | $2,730 |
| 9 | Port Chester | $2,700 |
| 10 | Eastchester | $2,670 |
| 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? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than West Hempstead.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs West Hempstead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garden City, NY | 2.6 mi | $2,770 | +$710 (+34%) |
| Levittown, NY | 9.6 mi | $2,070 | +$10 (0%) |
| Hicksville, NY | 10 mi | $2,230 | +$170 (+8%) |
| Mamaroneck, NY | 18.8 mi | $2,730 | +$670 (+33%) |
| West Babylon, NY | 20.4 mi | $1,840 | $-220 (-11%) |
| Scarsdale, NY | 22.5 mi | $3,110 | +$1,050 (+51%) |
| Yonkers, NY | 22.6 mi | $2,340 | +$280 (+14%) |
| Palisades Park, NJ | 26 mi | $1,740 | $-320 (-16%) |
| North Bergen Township, NJ | 26.6 mi | $2,090 | +$30 (+1%) |
| Union City, NJ | 26.7 mi | $1,800 | $-260 (-13%) |
| Ridgefield Park, NJ | 27.7 mi | $1,460 | $-600 (-29%) |
| Bay Shore, NY | 27.7 mi | $1,680 | $-380 (-18%) |
Studio rent in West Hempstead — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in West Hempstead?
As of October 2026, the median studio apartment rent in West Hempstead, New York is $2,060 per month. This is +47% below the citywide median of $3,859.
What income do you need to afford a studio in West Hempstead?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $82,400 ($6,867/month gross), which works out to roughly $39.62/hour at a full-time job.
Is West Hempstead expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
West Hempstead's studio median of $2,060 is +60% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 90th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does West Hempstead rank for studio rent in New York?
Among the 118 cities in New York with studio data, West Hempstead ranks #92 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near West Hempstead?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include West Babylon ($1,840), Palisades Park ($1,740), Union City ($1,800).