Studio Apartment Rent in Big Bear Lake, CA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Big Bear Lake, California as of July 2026. That's +33% lower than the citywide median of $2,055 and +6% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Big Bear Lake
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 Big Bear Lake
Compare Big Bear Lake's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in California
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florin | $738 |
| 2 | Ridgecrest | $838 |
| 3 | Taft | $870 |
| 4 | Lakeport | $890 |
| 5 | El Centro | $910 |
| 6 | Barstow | $920 |
| 7 | Red Bluff | $930 |
| 8 | California City | $940 |
| 9 | Clearlake | $950 |
| 10 | Paradise | $970 |
| 11 | Eureka | $980 |
| 12 | Oroville | $985 |
| 13 | Florence-Graham | $1,029 |
| 14 | Porterville | $1,050 |
| 15 | Anderson | $1,060 |
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 | Coto de Caza | $3,070 |
| 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 Big Bear Lake.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Big Bear Lake |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Bear City, CA | 6.7 mi | $1,450 | +$80 (+6%) |
| Running Springs, CA | 14.9 mi | $1,680 | +$310 (+23%) |
| Banning, CA | 20.2 mi | $1,490 | +$120 (+9%) |
| Beaumont, CA | 20.5 mi | $1,620 | +$250 (+18%) |
| Highland, CA | 20.7 mi | $1,570 | +$200 (+15%) |
| Redlands, CA | 22.5 mi | $2,030 | +$660 (+48%) |
| Apple Valley, CA | 24.9 mi | $1,395 | +$25 (+2%) |
| Crestline, CA | 26.1 mi | $1,640 | +$270 (+20%) |
| Loma Linda, CA | 26.9 mi | $1,810 | +$440 (+32%) |
| San Jacinto, CA | 30.3 mi | $1,480 | +$110 (+8%) |
| Colton, CA | 30.3 mi | $1,730 | +$360 (+26%) |
| Moreno Valley, CA | 30.4 mi | $2,063 | +$693 (+51%) |
Studio rent in Big Bear Lake — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Big Bear Lake?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Big Bear Lake, California is $1,370 per month. This is +33% below the citywide median of $2,055.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Big Bear Lake?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $54,800 ($4,567/month gross), which works out to roughly $26.35/hour at a full-time job.
Is Big Bear Lake expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Big Bear Lake's studio median of $1,370 is +6% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 56th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Big Bear Lake rank for studio rent in California?
Among the 383 cities in California with studio data, Big Bear Lake ranks #47 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Big Bear Lake?
Most nearby cities have similar or higher studio rents than Big Bear Lake.