Studio Apartment Rent in Alhambra, CA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Alhambra, California as of August 2026. That's +35% lower than the citywide median of $2,597 and +32% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Alhambra
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 Alhambra
Compare Alhambra's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in California
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florin | $738 |
| 2 | Ridgecrest | $864 |
| 3 | Taft | $870 |
| 4 | Lakeport | $890 |
| 5 | El Centro | $910 |
| 6 | Barstow | $915 |
| 7 | Red Bluff | $930 |
| 8 | California City | $940 |
| 9 | Clearlake | $950 |
| 10 | Paradise | $970 |
| 11 | Eureka | $980 |
| 12 | Oroville | $985 |
| 13 | Fortuna | $990 |
| 14 | Florence-Graham | $1,029 |
| 15 | Porterville | $1,050 |
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 | Sunnyvale | $3,010 |
| 12 | Santa Barbara | $3,000 |
| 13 | Irvine | $3,000 |
| 14 | Solana Beach | $2,970 |
| 15 | Saratoga | $2,910 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Alhambra.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Alhambra |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monterey Park, CA | 2.2 mi | $1,625 | $-75 (-4%) |
| South Pasadena, CA | 2.3 mi | $2,130 | +$430 (+25%) |
| San Marino, CA | 3.2 mi | $2,040 | +$340 (+20%) |
| San Gabriel, CA | 3.4 mi | $1,850 | +$150 (+9%) |
| Rosemead, CA | 3.8 mi | $1,600 | $-100 (-6%) |
| East Los Angeles, CA | 4.1 mi | $1,600 | $-100 (-6%) |
| Pasadena, CA | 4.8 mi | $2,183 | +$483 (+28%) |
| Montebello, CA | 5 mi | $1,650 | $-50 (-3%) |
| Temple City, CA | 5.6 mi | $1,870 | +$170 (+10%) |
| Pico Rivera, CA | 7.2 mi | $1,770 | +$70 (+4%) |
| Maywood, CA | 7.4 mi | $1,071 | $-629 (-37%) |
| El Monte, CA | 7.4 mi | $1,600 | $-100 (-6%) |
Studio rent in Alhambra — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Alhambra?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Alhambra, California is $1,700 per month. This is +35% below the citywide median of $2,597.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Alhambra?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $68,000 ($5,667/month gross), which works out to roughly $32.69/hour at a full-time job.
Is Alhambra expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Alhambra's studio median of $1,700 is +32% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 76th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Alhambra rank for studio rent in California?
Among the 378 cities in California with studio data, Alhambra ranks #111 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Alhambra?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Monterey Park ($1,625), Rosemead ($1,600), East Los Angeles ($1,600).