Studio Apartment Rent in Barstow, CA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Barstow, California as of August 2026. That's +30% lower than the citywide median of $1,315 and +29% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Barstow
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 Barstow
Compare Barstow'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 (this page) | $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
Most nearby cities have similar or higher studio rents than Barstow.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Barstow |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Valley, CA | 35.6 mi | $1,395 | +$480 (+52%) |
| Victorville, CA | 41.9 mi | $1,650 | +$735 (+80%) |
| Adelanto, CA | 43.4 mi | $1,600 | +$685 (+75%) |
| Hesperia, CA | 49 mi | $1,810 | +$895 (+98%) |
| Big Bear City, CA | 50.8 mi | $1,450 | +$535 (+58%) |
| Big Bear Lake, CA | 51.8 mi | $1,370 | +$455 (+50%) |
| Lake Arrowhead, CA | 52.3 mi | $1,880 | +$965 (+105%) |
| Running Springs, CA | 54.5 mi | $1,680 | +$765 (+84%) |
| Crestline, CA | 55.3 mi | $1,640 | +$725 (+79%) |
| Highland, CA | 60.8 mi | $1,570 | +$655 (+72%) |
| California City, CA | 64.9 mi | $940 | +$25 (+3%) |
| Yucaipa, CA | 65.5 mi | $1,640 | +$725 (+79%) |
Studio rent in Barstow — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Barstow?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Barstow, California is $915 per month. This is +30% below the citywide median of $1,315.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Barstow?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $36,600 ($3,050/month gross), which works out to roughly $17.60/hour at a full-time job.
Is Barstow expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Barstow's studio median of $915 is +29% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 20th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Barstow rank for studio rent in California?
Among the 378 cities in California with studio data, Barstow ranks #6 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Barstow?
Most nearby cities have similar or higher studio rents than Barstow.