Studio Apartment Rent in Lynwood, CA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Lynwood, California as of July 2026. That's +21% lower than the citywide median of $2,035 and +24% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Lynwood
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 Lynwood
Compare Lynwood's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in California
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florin | $738 |
| 2 | Ridgecrest | $838 |
| 3 | Taft | $870 |
| 4 | Lakeport | $890 |
| 5 | El Centro | $910 |
| 6 | Barstow | $920 |
| 7 | Red Bluff | $930 |
| 8 | California City | $940 |
| 9 | Clearlake | $950 |
| 10 | Paradise | $970 |
| 11 | Eureka | $980 |
| 12 | Oroville | $985 |
| 13 | Florence-Graham | $1,029 |
| 14 | Porterville | $1,050 |
| 15 | Anderson | $1,060 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in California
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santa Cruz | $3,520 |
| 2 | Scotts Valley | $3,420 |
| 3 | Aptos | $3,420 |
| 4 | Cupertino | $3,410 |
| 5 | Coronado | $3,190 |
| 6 | Ladera Ranch | $3,140 |
| 7 | Los Altos | $3,130 |
| 8 | Foster City | $3,130 |
| 9 | Newport Beach | $3,102 |
| 10 | Capitola | $3,100 |
| 11 | Coto de Caza | $3,070 |
| 12 | Sunnyvale | $3,010 |
| 13 | Santa Barbara | $3,000 |
| 14 | Irvine | $3,000 |
| 15 | Solana Beach | $2,970 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 2 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Lynwood.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Lynwood |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Gate, CA | 1.5 mi | $1,600 | — |
| Compton, CA | 2.6 mi | $1,600 | — |
| Paramount, CA | 2.9 mi | $1,630 | +$30 (+2%) |
| Huntington Park, CA | 4 mi | $1,600 | — |
| Florence-Graham, CA | 4.1 mi | $1,029 | $-571 (-36%) |
| Bellflower, CA | 5.6 mi | $1,680 | +$80 (+5%) |
| Westmont, CA | 7.1 mi | $1,233 | $-367 (-23%) |
| Gardena, CA | 7.6 mi | $1,615 | +$15 (+1%) |
| East Los Angeles, CA | 7.9 mi | $1,600 | — |
| Lakewood, CA | 8.1 mi | $2,307 | +$707 (+44%) |
| Norwalk, CA | 8.2 mi | $1,730 | +$130 (+8%) |
| Montebello, CA | 8.9 mi | $1,650 | +$50 (+3%) |
Studio rent in Lynwood — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Lynwood?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Lynwood, California is $1,600 per month. This is +21% below the citywide median of $2,035.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Lynwood?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $64,000 ($5,333/month gross), which works out to roughly $30.77/hour at a full-time job.
Is Lynwood expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Lynwood's studio median of $1,600 is +24% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 71th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Lynwood rank for studio rent in California?
Among the 383 cities in California with studio data, Lynwood ranks #82 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Lynwood?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Florence-Graham ($1,029), Westmont ($1,233).