Studio Apartment Rent in Calimesa, CA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Calimesa, California as of August 2026. That's +20% lower than the citywide median of $2,250 and +40% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Calimesa
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 Calimesa
Compare Calimesa'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 | $881 |
| 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 | Florence-Graham | $1,029 |
| 14 | Porterville | $1,050 |
| 15 | Atwater | $1,070 |
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 Calimesa.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Calimesa |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaumont, CA | 5.3 mi | $1,620 | $-190 (-10%) |
| Redlands, CA | 8.5 mi | $2,030 | +$220 (+12%) |
| Moreno Valley, CA | 12 mi | $2,063 | +$253 (+14%) |
| Highland, CA | 13 mi | $1,570 | $-240 (-13%) |
| Loma Linda, CA | 14.2 mi | $1,810 | — |
| Banning, CA | 15.4 mi | $1,490 | $-320 (-18%) |
| Running Springs, CA | 15.5 mi | $1,680 | $-130 (-7%) |
| Perris, CA | 15.5 mi | $1,990 | +$180 (+10%) |
| San Jacinto, CA | 15.8 mi | $1,480 | $-330 (-18%) |
| Colton, CA | 16.5 mi | $1,730 | $-80 (-4%) |
| Grand Terrace, CA | 18.2 mi | $1,780 | $-30 (-2%) |
| Big Bear Lake, CA | 19.6 mi | $1,370 | $-440 (-24%) |
Studio rent in Calimesa — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Calimesa?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Calimesa, California is $1,810 per month. This is +20% below the citywide median of $2,250.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Calimesa?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $72,400 ($6,033/month gross), which works out to roughly $34.81/hour at a full-time job.
Is Calimesa expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Calimesa's studio median of $1,810 is +40% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 81th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Calimesa rank for studio rent in California?
Among the 379 cities in California with studio data, Calimesa ranks #138 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Calimesa?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Beaumont ($1,620), Highland ($1,570), Banning ($1,490).