Studio Apartment Rent in Baldwin Park, CA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Baldwin Park, California as of June 2026. That's +41% lower than the citywide median of $2,734 and +24% above the national studio median of $1,295.
Income needed for a studio in Baldwin Park
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 Baldwin Park
Compare Baldwin Park's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in California
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oildale | $723 |
| 2 | Florin | $738 |
| 3 | Taft | $870 |
| 4 | Ridgecrest | $884 |
| 5 | Lakeport | $890 |
| 6 | Red Bluff | $930 |
| 7 | California City | $940 |
| 8 | Paradise | $970 |
| 9 | Eureka | $980 |
| 10 | Oroville | $985 |
| 11 | Florence-Graham | $1,029 |
| 12 | Porterville | $1,050 |
| 13 | Anderson | $1,060 |
| 14 | Atwater | $1,070 |
| 15 | McKinleyville | $1,070 |
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 | Soquel | $3,190 |
| 6 | Coronado | $3,190 |
| 7 | Ladera Ranch | $3,140 |
| 8 | Los Altos | $3,130 |
| 9 | Foster City | $3,130 |
| 10 | Newport Beach | $3,102 |
| 11 | Capitola | $3,100 |
| 12 | Sunnyvale | $3,010 |
| 13 | Santa Barbara | $3,000 |
| 14 | Irvine | $3,000 |
| 15 | Solana Beach | $2,970 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Most nearby cities have similar or higher studio rents than Baldwin Park.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Baldwin Park |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duarte, CA | 3.1 mi | $2,030 | +$430 (+27%) |
| El Monte, CA | 4.5 mi | $1,600 | — |
| La Puente, CA | 5.1 mi | $1,650 | +$50 (+3%) |
| West Covina, CA | 5.1 mi | $2,013 | +$413 (+26%) |
| Arcadia, CA | 5.3 mi | $1,965 | +$365 (+23%) |
| Temple City, CA | 6.2 mi | $1,870 | +$270 (+17%) |
| Hacienda Heights, CA | 6.8 mi | $1,840 | +$240 (+15%) |
| Sierra Madre, CA | 7.5 mi | $2,010 | +$410 (+26%) |
| Rosemead, CA | 8.3 mi | $1,600 | — |
| San Gabriel, CA | 8.5 mi | $1,850 | +$250 (+16%) |
| Glendora, CA | 8.7 mi | $2,115 | +$515 (+32%) |
| Whittier, CA | 9.6 mi | $1,854 | +$254 (+16%) |
Studio rent in Baldwin Park — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Baldwin Park?
As of June 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Baldwin Park, California is $1,600 per month. This is +41% below the citywide median of $2,734.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Baldwin Park?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $64,000 ($5,333/month gross), which works out to roughly $30.77/hour at a full-time job.
Is Baldwin Park expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Baldwin Park's studio median of $1,600 is +24% above the national studio median of $1,295. It ranks in the 70th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Baldwin Park rank for studio rent in California?
Among the 379 cities in California with studio data, Baldwin Park ranks #74 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Baldwin Park?
Most nearby cities have similar or higher studio rents than Baldwin Park.