Studio Apartment Rent in Anaheim, CA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Anaheim, California as of October 2026. That's +17% lower than the citywide median of $2,755 and +77% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Anaheim
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 Anaheim
Compare Anaheim'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 Anaheim.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Anaheim |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orange, CA | 3.5 mi | $2,228 | $-52 (-2%) |
| Placentia, CA | 3.6 mi | $2,120 | $-160 (-7%) |
| Fullerton, CA | 4.6 mi | $2,125 | $-155 (-7%) |
| Brea, CA | 6.4 mi | $2,440 | +$160 (+7%) |
| Santa Ana, CA | 6.8 mi | $2,000 | $-280 (-12%) |
| Stanton, CA | 8.3 mi | $1,980 | $-300 (-13%) |
| Tustin, CA | 8.6 mi | $2,490 | +$210 (+9%) |
| Buena Park, CA | 8.8 mi | $2,150 | $-130 (-6%) |
| Yorba Linda, CA | 8.9 mi | $2,780 | +$500 (+22%) |
| La Habra, CA | 9 mi | $1,980 | $-300 (-13%) |
| Westminster, CA | 9.7 mi | $1,980 | $-300 (-13%) |
| Rowland Heights, CA | 9.8 mi | $1,890 | $-390 (-17%) |
Studio rent in Anaheim — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Anaheim?
As of October 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Anaheim, California is $2,280 per month. This is +17% below the citywide median of $2,755.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Anaheim?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $91,200 ($7,600/month gross), which works out to roughly $43.85/hour at a full-time job.
Is Anaheim expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Anaheim's studio median of $2,280 is +77% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 94th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Anaheim rank for studio rent in California?
Among the 378 cities in California with studio data, Anaheim ranks #275 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Anaheim?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Orange ($2,228), Placentia ($2,120), Fullerton ($2,125).