Studio Apartment Rent in Bonita, CA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Bonita, California as of September 2026. That's +25% lower than the citywide median of $3,024 and +75% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Bonita
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 Bonita
Compare Bonita'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 | $878 |
| 4 | Lakeport | $890 |
| 5 | El Centro | $910 |
| 6 | Red Bluff | $930 |
| 7 | California City | $940 |
| 8 | Clearlake | $950 |
| 9 | Eureka | $980 |
| 10 | Oroville | $985 |
| 11 | Florence-Graham | $1,029 |
| 12 | Newman | $1,030 |
| 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 | 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
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Bonita.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Bonita |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chula Vista, CA | 2.7 mi | $2,626 | +$366 (+16%) |
| Spring Valley, CA | 4.5 mi | $1,760 | $-500 (-22%) |
| Lemon Grove, CA | 4.8 mi | $1,760 | $-500 (-22%) |
| National City, CA | 5.3 mi | $1,600 | $-660 (-29%) |
| La Mesa, CA | 7.1 mi | $1,995 | $-265 (-12%) |
| Imperial Beach, CA | 9.5 mi | $1,910 | $-350 (-15%) |
| San Diego, CA | 10.4 mi | $2,363 | +$103 (+5%) |
| El Cajon, CA | 12.2 mi | $1,923 | $-337 (-15%) |
| Santee, CA | 13 mi | $2,010 | $-250 (-11%) |
| Coronado, CA | 13.4 mi | $3,190 | +$930 (+41%) |
| Lakeside, CA | 18.9 mi | $1,860 | $-400 (-18%) |
| Poway, CA | 21.9 mi | $2,150 | $-110 (-5%) |
Studio rent in Bonita — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Bonita?
As of September 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Bonita, California is $2,260 per month. This is +25% below the citywide median of $3,024.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Bonita?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $90,400 ($7,533/month gross), which works out to roughly $43.46/hour at a full-time job.
Is Bonita expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Bonita's studio median of $2,260 is +75% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 94th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Bonita rank for studio rent in California?
Among the 380 cities in California with studio data, Bonita ranks #273 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Bonita?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Spring Valley ($1,760), Lemon Grove ($1,760), National City ($1,600).