Studio Apartment Rent in Chino, CA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Chino, California as of October 2026. That's +29% lower than the citywide median of $3,286 and +81% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Chino
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
Compare Chino'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.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Chino |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastvale, CA | 5.3 mi | $2,660 | +$325 (+14%) |
| Chino Hills, CA | 5.4 mi | $2,660 | +$325 (+14%) |
| Ontario, CA | 6 mi | $2,067 | $-268 (-11%) |
| Montclair, CA | 6.9 mi | $1,860 | $-475 (-20%) |
| Pomona, CA | 9 mi | $1,600 | $-735 (-31%) |
| Yorba Linda, CA | 9.2 mi | $2,780 | +$445 (+19%) |
| Upland, CA | 10 mi | $1,697 | $-638 (-27%) |
| Claremont, CA | 10.9 mi | $2,110 | $-225 (-10%) |
| Diamond Bar, CA | 11 mi | $2,380 | +$45 (+2%) |
| Jurupa Valley, CA | 12.2 mi | $1,900 | $-435 (-19%) |
| Rancho Cucamonga, CA | 12.9 mi | $2,450 | +$115 (+5%) |
| San Dimas, CA | 13.7 mi | $2,230 | $-105 (-4%) |
Studio rent in Chino — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Chino?
As of October 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Chino, California is $2,335 per month. This is +29% below the citywide median of $3,286.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Chino?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $93,400 ($7,783/month gross), which works out to roughly $44.90/hour at a full-time job.
Is Chino expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Chino's studio median of $2,335 is +81% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 95th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Chino rank for studio rent in California?
Among the 378 cities in California with studio data, Chino ranks #281 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Chino?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Ontario ($2,067), Montclair ($1,860), Pomona ($1,600).