Studio Apartment Rent in Arcadia, CA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Arcadia, California as of August 2026. That's +44% lower than the citywide median of $3,483 and +52% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Arcadia
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 Arcadia
Compare Arcadia'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 Arcadia.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Arcadia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sierra Madre, CA | 2.7 mi | $2,010 | +$45 (+2%) |
| El Monte, CA | 3.9 mi | $1,600 | $-365 (-19%) |
| San Gabriel, CA | 4.3 mi | $1,850 | $-115 (-6%) |
| San Marino, CA | 5.3 mi | $2,040 | +$75 (+4%) |
| Baldwin Park, CA | 5.3 mi | $1,600 | $-365 (-19%) |
| Duarte, CA | 5.5 mi | $2,030 | +$65 (+3%) |
| Rosemead, CA | 5.6 mi | $1,600 | $-365 (-19%) |
| Pasadena, CA | 6.9 mi | $2,183 | +$218 (+11%) |
| Alhambra, CA | 7.7 mi | $1,700 | $-265 (-13%) |
| Altadena, CA | 8.2 mi | $2,110 | +$145 (+7%) |
| South Pasadena, CA | 8.4 mi | $2,130 | +$165 (+8%) |
| Monterey Park, CA | 8.4 mi | $1,625 | $-340 (-17%) |
Studio rent in Arcadia — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Arcadia?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Arcadia, California is $1,965 per month. This is +44% below the citywide median of $3,483.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Arcadia?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $78,600 ($6,550/month gross), which works out to roughly $37.79/hour at a full-time job.
Is Arcadia expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Arcadia's studio median of $1,965 is +52% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 86th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Arcadia rank for studio rent in California?
Among the 378 cities in California with studio data, Arcadia ranks #182 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Arcadia?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include El Monte ($1,600), San Gabriel ($1,850), Baldwin Park ($1,600).