Studio Apartment Rent in Aliso Viejo, CA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Aliso Viejo, California as of August 2026. That's +23% lower than the citywide median of $3,576 and +115% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Aliso Viejo
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 Aliso Viejo
Compare Aliso Viejo'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 Aliso Viejo.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Aliso Viejo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laguna Hills, CA | 2.5 mi | $2,610 | $-160 (-6%) |
| Laguna Woods, CA | 2.5 mi | $2,160 | $-610 (-22%) |
| Laguna Beach, CA | 3 mi | $2,890 | +$120 (+4%) |
| Laguna Niguel, CA | 3.8 mi | $2,720 | $-50 (-2%) |
| Lake Forest, CA | 7.4 mi | $2,675 | $-95 (-3%) |
| Ladera Ranch, CA | 7.6 mi | $3,140 | +$370 (+13%) |
| Irvine, CA | 8.5 mi | $3,000 | +$230 (+8%) |
| Dana Point, CA | 8.5 mi | $2,655 | $-115 (-4%) |
| Rancho Santa Margarita, CA | 8.7 mi | $2,630 | $-140 (-5%) |
| San Juan Capistrano, CA | 9.8 mi | $2,470 | $-300 (-11%) |
| Newport Beach, CA | 10.8 mi | $3,102 | +$332 (+12%) |
| Rancho Mission Viejo, CA | 11.3 mi | $2,715 | $-55 (-2%) |
Studio rent in Aliso Viejo — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Aliso Viejo?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Aliso Viejo, California is $2,770 per month. This is +23% below the citywide median of $3,576.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Aliso Viejo?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $110,800 ($9,233/month gross), which works out to roughly $53.27/hour at a full-time job.
Is Aliso Viejo expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Aliso Viejo's studio median of $2,770 is +115% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 98th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Aliso Viejo rank for studio rent in California?
Among the 378 cities in California with studio data, Aliso Viejo ranks #345 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Aliso Viejo?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Laguna Hills ($2,610), Laguna Woods ($2,160), Laguna Niguel ($2,720).