Studio Apartment Rent in Calabasas, CA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Calabasas, California as of August 2026. That's +28% lower than the citywide median of $3,872 and +116% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Calabasas
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 Calabasas
Compare Calabasas'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? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Calabasas.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Calabasas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Topanga, CA | 3.9 mi | $2,790 | — |
| Agoura Hills, CA | 6 mi | $2,790 | — |
| Oak Park, CA | 7.9 mi | $2,570 | $-220 (-8%) |
| Simi Valley, CA | 11.8 mi | $2,165 | $-625 (-22%) |
| Malibu, CA | 12.7 mi | $2,790 | — |
| Santa Monica, CA | 14.5 mi | $2,352 | $-438 (-16%) |
| Westlake Village, CA | 15.1 mi | $2,440 | $-350 (-13%) |
| Marina del Rey, CA | 18 mi | $2,790 | — |
| Stevenson Ranch, CA | 18.1 mi | $2,540 | $-250 (-9%) |
| Beverly Hills, CA | 19 mi | $2,663 | $-127 (-5%) |
| Moorpark, CA | 19.7 mi | $2,110 | $-680 (-24%) |
| West Hollywood, CA | 20.1 mi | $2,590 | $-200 (-7%) |
Studio rent in Calabasas — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Calabasas?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Calabasas, California is $2,790 per month. This is +28% below the citywide median of $3,872.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Calabasas?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $111,600 ($9,300/month gross), which works out to roughly $53.65/hour at a full-time job.
Is Calabasas expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Calabasas's studio median of $2,790 is +116% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 99th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Calabasas rank for studio rent in California?
Among the 378 cities in California with studio data, Calabasas ranks #350 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Calabasas?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Oak Park ($2,570), Simi Valley ($2,165), Santa Monica ($2,352).