Studio Apartment Rent in Burbank, CA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Burbank, California as of August 2026. That's +26% lower than the citywide median of $2,817 and +62% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Burbank
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 Burbank
Compare Burbank'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? 3 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Burbank.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Burbank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glendale, CA | 4.7 mi | $2,099 | +$3 (0%) |
| La Crescenta-Montrose, CA | 6 mi | $2,200 | +$104 (+5%) |
| West Hollywood, CA | 7.7 mi | $2,590 | +$494 (+24%) |
| La Canada Flintridge, CA | 8.2 mi | $2,790 | +$694 (+33%) |
| Beverly Hills, CA | 9.4 mi | $2,663 | +$567 (+27%) |
| Los Angeles, CA | 10.6 mi | $2,035 | $-61 (-3%) |
| South Pasadena, CA | 12.4 mi | $2,130 | +$34 (+2%) |
| Altadena, CA | 12.5 mi | $2,110 | +$14 (+1%) |
| Pasadena, CA | 12.9 mi | $2,183 | +$87 (+4%) |
| Culver City, CA | 13.3 mi | $2,400 | +$304 (+15%) |
| Alhambra, CA | 14.4 mi | $1,700 | $-396 (-19%) |
| East Los Angeles, CA | 14.6 mi | $1,600 | $-496 (-24%) |
Studio rent in Burbank — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Burbank?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Burbank, California is $2,096 per month. This is +26% below the citywide median of $2,817.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Burbank?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $83,840 ($6,987/month gross), which works out to roughly $40.31/hour at a full-time job.
Is Burbank expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Burbank's studio median of $2,096 is +62% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 90th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Burbank rank for studio rent in California?
Among the 378 cities in California with studio data, Burbank ranks #223 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Burbank?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Los Angeles ($2,035), Alhambra ($1,700), East Los Angeles ($1,600).