Studio Apartment Rent in Chino Hills, CA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Chino Hills, California as of October 2026. That's +14% lower than the citywide median of $3,085 and +106% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Chino Hills
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 Chino Hills
Compare Chino Hills'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 Chino Hills.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Chino Hills |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yorba Linda, CA | 5.3 mi | $2,780 | +$120 (+5%) |
| Chino, CA | 5.4 mi | $2,335 | $-325 (-12%) |
| Diamond Bar, CA | 5.9 mi | $2,380 | $-280 (-11%) |
| Pomona, CA | 7 mi | $1,600 | $-1,060 (-40%) |
| Montclair, CA | 8 mi | $1,860 | $-800 (-30%) |
| Eastvale, CA | 9.4 mi | $2,660 | — |
| Placentia, CA | 9.8 mi | $2,120 | $-540 (-20%) |
| Ontario, CA | 10.2 mi | $2,067 | $-593 (-22%) |
| Brea, CA | 10.5 mi | $2,440 | $-220 (-8%) |
| Rowland Heights, CA | 11.2 mi | $1,890 | $-770 (-29%) |
| San Dimas, CA | 11.3 mi | $2,230 | $-430 (-16%) |
| Claremont, CA | 11.5 mi | $2,110 | $-550 (-21%) |
Studio rent in Chino Hills — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Chino Hills?
As of October 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Chino Hills, California is $2,660 per month. This is +14% below the citywide median of $3,085.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Chino Hills?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $106,400 ($8,867/month gross), which works out to roughly $51.15/hour at a full-time job.
Is Chino Hills expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Chino Hills's studio median of $2,660 is +106% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 98th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Chino Hills rank for studio rent in California?
Among the 378 cities in California with studio data, Chino Hills ranks #333 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Chino Hills?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Chino ($2,335), Diamond Bar ($2,380), Pomona ($1,600).