Studio Apartment Rent in Westbury, NY
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Westbury, New York as of July 2026. That's +34% lower than the citywide median of $3,154 and +60% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Westbury
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 Westbury
Compare Westbury'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? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Westbury.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Westbury |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hicksville, NY | 3.5 mi | $2,230 | +$160 (+8%) |
| Uniondale, NY | 3.6 mi | $1,820 | $-250 (-12%) |
| Levittown, NY | 4.5 mi | $2,070 | — |
| Garden City, NY | 4.7 mi | $2,770 | +$700 (+34%) |
| Farmingdale, NY | 9.9 mi | $1,770 | $-300 (-14%) |
| West Babylon, NY | 15.1 mi | $1,840 | $-230 (-11%) |
| Mamaroneck, NY | 17.6 mi | $2,730 | +$660 (+32%) |
| Larchmont, NY | 17.8 mi | $2,750 | +$680 (+33%) |
| Scarsdale, NY | 21.9 mi | $3,110 | +$1,040 (+50%) |
| Bay Shore, NY | 22.3 mi | $1,680 | $-390 (-19%) |
| Yonkers, NY | 23.8 mi | $2,340 | +$270 (+13%) |
| Palisades Park, NJ | 29.8 mi | $1,740 | $-330 (-16%) |
Studio rent in Westbury — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Westbury?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Westbury, New York is $2,070 per month. This is +34% below the citywide median of $3,154.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Westbury?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $82,800 ($6,900/month gross), which works out to roughly $39.81/hour at a full-time job.
Is Westbury expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Westbury's studio median of $2,070 is +60% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 90th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Westbury rank for studio rent in New York?
Among the 124 cities in New York with studio data, Westbury ranks #99 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Westbury?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Uniondale ($1,820), Farmingdale ($1,770), West Babylon ($1,840).