Studio Apartment Rent in Antioch, CA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Antioch, California as of August 2026. That's +23% lower than the citywide median of $2,679 and +60% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Antioch
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 Antioch
Compare Antioch'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? 4 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Antioch.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Antioch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakley, CA | 7.2 mi | $1,810 | $-260 (-13%) |
| Pittsburg, CA | 8.1 mi | $1,660 | $-410 (-20%) |
| Brentwood, CA | 9.6 mi | $2,150 | +$80 (+4%) |
| Concord, CA | 14.8 mi | $1,893 | $-177 (-9%) |
| Discovery Bay, CA | 15.5 mi | $2,510 | +$440 (+21%) |
| Danville, CA | 16 mi | $2,520 | +$450 (+22%) |
| Suisun City, CA | 17.2 mi | $1,820 | $-250 (-12%) |
| Walnut Creek, CA | 17.6 mi | $2,343 | +$273 (+13%) |
| San Ramon, CA | 18.5 mi | $2,405 | +$335 (+16%) |
| Pleasanton, CA | 18.5 mi | $2,430 | +$360 (+17%) |
| Pleasant Hill, CA | 19.6 mi | $2,110 | +$40 (+2%) |
| Dublin, CA | 20.1 mi | $2,590 | +$520 (+25%) |
Studio rent in Antioch — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Antioch?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Antioch, California is $2,070 per month. This is +23% below the citywide median of $2,679.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Antioch?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $82,800 ($6,900/month gross), which works out to roughly $39.81/hour at a full-time job.
Is Antioch expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Antioch's studio median of $2,070 is +60% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 90th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Antioch rank for studio rent in California?
Among the 378 cities in California with studio data, Antioch ranks #214 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Antioch?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Oakley ($1,810), Pittsburg ($1,660), Concord ($1,893).