Studio Apartment Rent in Buena Park, CA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Buena Park, California as of October 2026. That's +17% lower than the citywide median of $2,590 and +67% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Buena Park
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 Buena Park
Compare Buena Park'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? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Buena Park.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Buena Park |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Mirada, CA | 2.9 mi | $2,100 | $-50 (-2%) |
| Cypress, CA | 3.7 mi | $2,210 | +$60 (+3%) |
| Stanton, CA | 4.1 mi | $1,980 | $-170 (-8%) |
| Fullerton, CA | 5.6 mi | $2,125 | $-25 (-1%) |
| Los Alamitos, CA | 6 mi | $2,200 | +$50 (+2%) |
| Norwalk, CA | 6.3 mi | $1,730 | $-420 (-20%) |
| La Habra, CA | 6.8 mi | $1,980 | $-170 (-8%) |
| Westminster, CA | 7.4 mi | $1,980 | $-170 (-8%) |
| Lakewood, CA | 7.6 mi | $2,307 | +$157 (+7%) |
| Whittier, CA | 7.8 mi | $1,854 | $-296 (-14%) |
| Seal Beach, CA | 8.5 mi | $2,370 | +$220 (+10%) |
| Bellflower, CA | 8.7 mi | $1,680 | $-470 (-22%) |
Studio rent in Buena Park — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Buena Park?
As of October 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Buena Park, California is $2,150 per month. This is +17% below the citywide median of $2,590.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Buena Park?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $86,000 ($7,167/month gross), which works out to roughly $41.35/hour at a full-time job.
Is Buena Park expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Buena Park's studio median of $2,150 is +67% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 92th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Buena Park rank for studio rent in California?
Among the 378 cities in California with studio data, Buena Park ranks #246 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Buena Park?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include La Mirada ($2,100), Stanton ($1,980), Fullerton ($2,125).