Studio Apartment Rent in Benicia, CA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Benicia, California as of August 2026. That's +19% lower than the citywide median of $2,471 and +55% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Benicia
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 Benicia
Compare Benicia'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 Benicia.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Benicia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vallejo, CA | 6.6 mi | $1,677 | $-323 (-16%) |
| Martinez, CA | 7.2 mi | $1,750 | $-250 (-12%) |
| Hercules, CA | 10.6 mi | $2,490 | +$490 (+25%) |
| American Canyon, CA | 10.7 mi | $2,110 | +$110 (+6%) |
| Pleasant Hill, CA | 10.8 mi | $2,110 | +$110 (+6%) |
| Fairfield, CA | 12.2 mi | $1,875 | $-125 (-6%) |
| Pinole, CA | 12.4 mi | $1,970 | $-30 (-1%) |
| Concord, CA | 12.4 mi | $1,893 | $-107 (-5%) |
| Lafayette, CA | 14 mi | $2,530 | +$530 (+27%) |
| Walnut Creek, CA | 15.2 mi | $2,343 | +$343 (+17%) |
| Orinda, CA | 15.4 mi | $2,120 | +$120 (+6%) |
| Suisun City, CA | 15.8 mi | $1,820 | $-180 (-9%) |
Studio rent in Benicia — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Benicia?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Benicia, California is $2,000 per month. This is +19% below the citywide median of $2,471.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Benicia?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $80,000 ($6,667/month gross), which works out to roughly $38.46/hour at a full-time job.
Is Benicia expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Benicia's studio median of $2,000 is +55% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 87th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Benicia rank for studio rent in California?
Among the 378 cities in California with studio data, Benicia ranks #190 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Benicia?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Vallejo ($1,677), Martinez ($1,750), Fairfield ($1,875).