Studio Apartment Rent in Ceres, CA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Ceres, California as of June 2026. That's +43% lower than the citywide median of $1,969 and +13% below the national studio median of $1,295.
Income needed for a studio in Ceres
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 Ceres
Compare Ceres's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in California
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oildale | $723 |
| 2 | Florin | $738 |
| 3 | Taft | $870 |
| 4 | Ridgecrest | $884 |
| 5 | Lakeport | $890 |
| 6 | Red Bluff | $930 |
| 7 | California City | $940 |
| 8 | Paradise | $970 |
| 9 | Eureka | $980 |
| 10 | Oroville | $985 |
| 11 | Florence-Graham | $1,029 |
| 12 | Porterville | $1,050 |
| 13 | Anderson | $1,060 |
| 14 | Atwater | $1,070 |
| 15 | McKinleyville | $1,070 |
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 | Soquel | $3,190 |
| 6 | Coronado | $3,190 |
| 7 | Ladera Ranch | $3,140 |
| 8 | Los Altos | $3,130 |
| 9 | Foster City | $3,130 |
| 10 | Newport Beach | $3,102 |
| 11 | Capitola | $3,100 |
| 12 | Sunnyvale | $3,010 |
| 13 | Santa Barbara | $3,000 |
| 14 | Irvine | $3,000 |
| 15 | Solana Beach | $2,970 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 2 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Ceres.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Ceres |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turlock, CA | 7 mi | $1,145 | +$15 (+1%) |
| Modesto, CA | 8.1 mi | $1,143 | +$13 (+1%) |
| Riverbank, CA | 12.1 mi | $1,180 | +$50 (+4%) |
| Oakdale, CA | 20.8 mi | $1,130 | — |
| Manteca, CA | 24.5 mi | $1,430 | +$300 (+27%) |
| Atwater, CA | 26.1 mi | $1,070 | $-60 (-5%) |
| Lathrop, CA | 30.5 mi | $1,660 | +$530 (+47%) |
| Los Banos, CA | 34.4 mi | $1,250 | +$120 (+11%) |
| Merced, CA | 36.6 mi | $1,090 | $-40 (-4%) |
| Tracy, CA | 38.8 mi | $1,773 | +$643 (+57%) |
| Stockton, CA | 41.2 mi | $1,289 | +$159 (+14%) |
| Lodi, CA | 45 mi | $1,310 | +$180 (+16%) |
Studio rent in Ceres — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Ceres?
As of June 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Ceres, California is $1,130 per month. This is +43% below the citywide median of $1,969.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Ceres?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $45,200 ($3,767/month gross), which works out to roughly $21.73/hour at a full-time job.
Is Ceres expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Ceres's studio median of $1,130 is +13% below the national studio median of $1,295. It ranks in the 37th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Ceres rank for studio rent in California?
Among the 379 cities in California with studio data, Ceres ranks #21 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Ceres?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Atwater ($1,070), Merced ($1,090).