Studio Apartment Rent in Boulder Creek, CA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Boulder Creek, California as of October 2026. That's +29% lower than the citywide median of $3,113 and +71% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Boulder Creek
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 Boulder Creek
Compare Boulder Creek'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? 1 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Boulder Creek.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Boulder Creek |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saratoga, CA | 9.4 mi | $2,910 | +$702 (+32%) |
| Cupertino, CA | 10.5 mi | $3,410 | +$1,202 (+54%) |
| Scotts Valley, CA | 11.8 mi | $3,420 | +$1,212 (+55%) |
| Los Altos, CA | 12.9 mi | $3,130 | +$922 (+42%) |
| Santa Cruz, CA | 13.3 mi | $2,428 | +$220 (+10%) |
| Los Gatos, CA | 13.8 mi | $2,720 | +$512 (+23%) |
| Campbell, CA | 15.3 mi | $2,540 | +$332 (+15%) |
| Mountain View, CA | 16.2 mi | $2,890 | +$682 (+31%) |
| Sunnyvale, CA | 16.9 mi | $3,010 | +$802 (+36%) |
| Soquel, CA | 17.6 mi | $2,024 | $-184 (-8%) |
| Palo Alto, CA | 17.9 mi | $2,900 | +$692 (+31%) |
| Santa Clara, CA | 18.3 mi | $2,770 | +$562 (+25%) |
Studio rent in Boulder Creek — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Boulder Creek?
As of October 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Boulder Creek, California is $2,208 per month. This is +29% below the citywide median of $3,113.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Boulder Creek?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $88,320 ($7,360/month gross), which works out to roughly $42.46/hour at a full-time job.
Is Boulder Creek expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Boulder Creek's studio median of $2,208 is +71% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 93th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Boulder Creek rank for studio rent in California?
Among the 378 cities in California with studio data, Boulder Creek ranks #263 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Boulder Creek?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Soquel ($2,024).