Recording Studios for Rent in New York City, NY

In New York City, prices of recording studios average $125 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 recording studios that offer packages with crew or professional gear, which can also affect the booking costs. Here's a breakdown of price ranges in New York City on Tagvenue:

Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated August 2025), the best options include:

• Podcast Powerhouse: NCStudios at NCStudios in Flatiron District - rated 5/5
  Our user said: ‘She provided all tools that were essential to my recording time and last but not least, she was informative .’

• Video Studio 1 at Podstream Studios in Times Square - rated 5/5
  Our user said: ‘We filmed 7 episodes of a podcast in 1-day and the set, the team, everything was perfect.’

• Legendary Recording Studio Q2 at Quad Recording Studios in Times Square - rated 4.9/5
  Our user said: ‘Shoutout Vinny, the engineer, and the guy who elevated me upstairs.’

There are great studios located all over the city for you to record in, but especially in Brooklyn. Greenpoint has world-class studios for polished and huge sounds for yout to show the world. If you are looking for a smaller studio with all of the potential that you would find in a huge studio, look in Bed-Stuy.

Practice is an absolute must. You have to go in knowing your parts inside and out so you don’t have to waste time doing take after take. Practice recording by making demos. They do not have to be perfect or even great, but it is a good idea to map your songs out before you hit the studio. When you know your parts perfectly and have some good demos recorded, you will be able to share your vision more clearly and then you can work with the engineer to polish and make your songs better. 

Before you even worry about gear, you have to have someone who knows how to use it all to its fullest potential, making a professional audio engineer a must. Studios will normally come equipped with a plethora of analog and digital audio equipment, studio-grade instruments, an enormous catalog of microphones, and sound deadening to get clear recordings of your songs.

You should book your recording studio in New York City in advance, especially if you have specific dates and times. Given the high demand for recording spaces in a city like New York, studios may have limited availability. Booking in advance, preferably a few weeks to a few months before your planned recording session, increases the likelihood of securing preferred time slots. Early booking allows for better planning, coordination with the studio's schedule and any necessary preparations for the recording project, contributing to a smoother and more organized experience.