Photo Studios for Rent in Manhattan, NY

In Manhattan, prices of photo studios average $150 hire fee per hour. The cost depends on capacity, location, and equipment available. Some spaces may offer lower prices on certain days of the week, so make sure to keep an eye out for discounted options. You can find options that offer packages with crew or professional gear, which can also affect the booking costs. Here's a breakdown of price ranges in Manhattan on Tagvenue:

Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated October 2026), the best options include:

• Product / Portrait Studio at Six+One Studios in Lower Manhattan - rated 5/5
  Our user said: ‘Great communication from the host and easy to set up!’

• Filming and Photography Studio 23A at Love Studios NYC in Garment District - rated 4.9/5
  Our user said: ‘Really great location and view with very easy access...’

• Studio 1220 at 545 8th Ave in Garment District - rated 4.7/5
  Our user said: ‘Love this SPACE! It’s gorgeous and the lighting is naturally superb!’

Manhattan has a wide range of photo studios available, so whether you’re planning a photo shoot outdoors, in an open studio space or with a particular backdrop (like a gallery, loft, or a warehouse), you’ll be sure to find the perfect space for yourself. Of course the most popular spaces are simple, white studios where you can curate your own space to suit your needs. Studios also range in size, so if you’re planning a bigger project, make sure to book a space large enough for your crew, equipment and models. 

When it comes to photo studios in Manhattan, you ought to check out what’s included in the rental offer. Some studios will not have any equipment available, apart from the backdrop for the photos, while others will come fully equipped, or equipped at an additional cost. Most of the time you can expect to find green screens and cycloramas, lights and light stands as well as tripods. Sometimes there will also be reflectors available, as well as computers and software to edit your photos as you shoot. Make sure to contact the host, and ask what’s included in the rental fee, and if the equipment is included in the price.

You should always buy insurance when renting a photo studio. Locations in Manhattan are very professional, and breaking something valuable inside them would cost an absolute fortune to repair. Not to mention that if something were to happen to a member of the crew during the photo shoot, it could also cause some problems. Your best option is to choose an insurance company, cover minor costs, and not worry about potential damage. Of course, in 99% of the cases nothing will happen, but do you really want to risk it?