Studio Apartment Rent in Alpine, CA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Alpine, California as of October 2026. That's +10% lower than the citywide median of $2,274 and +58% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Alpine
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 Alpine
Compare Alpine's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in California
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florin | $738 |
| 2 | Taft | $870 |
| 3 | Ridgecrest | $887 |
| 4 | Lakeport | $890 |
| 5 | El Centro | $910 |
| 6 | Red Bluff | $930 |
| 7 | California City | $940 |
| 8 | Clearlake | $950 |
| 9 | Paradise | $970 |
| 10 | Eureka | $980 |
| 11 | Oroville | $985 |
| 12 | Fortuna | $990 |
| 13 | Porterville | $1,050 |
| 14 | Anderson | $1,060 |
| 15 | Shafter | $1,060 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in California
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Montecito | $3,570 |
| 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 Alpine.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Alpine |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Cajon, CA | 13.6 mi | $1,923 | $-117 (-6%) |
| Lakeside, CA | 14.3 mi | $1,860 | $-180 (-9%) |
| Santee, CA | 19.4 mi | $2,010 | $-30 (-1%) |
| Ramona, CA | 19.5 mi | $2,070 | +$30 (+1%) |
| Spring Valley, CA | 20.4 mi | $1,760 | $-280 (-14%) |
| La Mesa, CA | 20.8 mi | $1,995 | $-45 (-2%) |
| Lemon Grove, CA | 23 mi | $1,760 | $-280 (-14%) |
| Chula Vista, CA | 23.3 mi | $2,626 | +$586 (+29%) |
| Poway, CA | 24.5 mi | $2,150 | +$110 (+5%) |
| National City, CA | 28.2 mi | $1,600 | $-440 (-22%) |
| San Diego, CA | 31.8 mi | $2,363 | +$323 (+16%) |
| Imperial Beach, CA | 32.6 mi | $1,910 | $-130 (-6%) |
Studio rent in Alpine — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Alpine?
As of October 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Alpine, California is $2,040 per month. This is +10% below the citywide median of $2,274.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Alpine?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $81,600 ($6,800/month gross), which works out to roughly $39.23/hour at a full-time job.
Is Alpine expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Alpine's studio median of $2,040 is +58% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 89th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Alpine rank for studio rent in California?
Among the 378 cities in California with studio data, Alpine ranks #208 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Alpine?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include El Cajon ($1,923), Lakeside ($1,860), Santee ($2,010).