Studio Apartment Rent in Yonkers, NY
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Yonkers, New York as of July 2026. That's +15% lower than the citywide median of $2,754 and +81% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Yonkers
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 Yonkers
Compare Yonkers'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 (this page) | $2,340 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Yonkers.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Yonkers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scarsdale, NY | 6.1 mi | $3,110 | +$770 (+33%) |
| Larchmont, NY | 7.5 mi | $2,750 | +$410 (+18%) |
| Mamaroneck, NY | 8.9 mi | $2,730 | +$390 (+17%) |
| Sleepy Hollow, NY | 9.9 mi | $1,644 | $-696 (-30%) |
| Teaneck, NJ | 10.7 mi | $1,570 | $-770 (-33%) |
| Nyack, NY | 11.2 mi | $2,327 | $-13 (-1%) |
| Palisades Park, NJ | 11.2 mi | $1,740 | $-600 (-26%) |
| Ridgefield Park, NJ | 12.3 mi | $1,460 | $-880 (-38%) |
| Hackensack, NJ | 13 mi | $1,640 | $-700 (-30%) |
| Montvale, NJ | 14.8 mi | $1,880 | $-460 (-20%) |
| Nanuet, NY | 14.9 mi | $3,050 | +$710 (+30%) |
| North Bergen Township, NJ | 15 mi | $2,090 | $-250 (-11%) |
Studio rent in Yonkers — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Yonkers?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Yonkers, New York is $2,340 per month. This is +15% below the citywide median of $2,754.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Yonkers?
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 Yonkers expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Yonkers'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 Yonkers rank for studio rent in New York?
Among the 124 cities in New York with studio data, Yonkers ranks #110 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Yonkers?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Sleepy Hollow ($1,644), Teaneck ($1,570), Nyack ($2,327).