Studio Apartment Rent in Banning, CA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Banning, California as of October 2026. That's +20% lower than the citywide median of $1,870 and +16% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Banning
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 Banning
Compare Banning'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? 3 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Banning.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Banning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaumont, CA | 10.7 mi | $1,620 | +$130 (+9%) |
| San Jacinto, CA | 12.7 mi | $1,480 | $-10 (-1%) |
| Big Bear Lake, CA | 20.2 mi | $1,370 | $-120 (-8%) |
| Hemet, CA | 20.6 mi | $1,557 | +$67 (+4%) |
| Big Bear City, CA | 21.6 mi | $1,450 | $-40 (-3%) |
| Palm Springs, CA | 23.6 mi | $1,785 | +$295 (+20%) |
| Redlands, CA | 23.8 mi | $2,030 | +$540 (+36%) |
| Winchester, CA | 24.6 mi | $2,630 | +$1,140 (+77%) |
| Moreno Valley, CA | 26.2 mi | $2,063 | +$573 (+38%) |
| Running Springs, CA | 26.5 mi | $1,680 | +$190 (+13%) |
| Cathedral City, CA | 26.8 mi | $1,660 | +$170 (+11%) |
| Highland, CA | 27.1 mi | $1,570 | +$80 (+5%) |
Studio rent in Banning — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Banning?
As of October 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Banning, California is $1,490 per month. This is +20% below the citywide median of $1,870.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Banning?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $59,600 ($4,967/month gross), which works out to roughly $28.65/hour at a full-time job.
Is Banning expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Banning's studio median of $1,490 is +16% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 64th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Banning rank for studio rent in California?
Among the 378 cities in California with studio data, Banning ranks #60 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Banning?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include San Jacinto ($1,480), Big Bear Lake ($1,370), Big Bear City ($1,450).