Studio Apartment Rent in Clearlake, CA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Clearlake, California as of October 2026. That's +36% lower than the citywide median of $1,478 and +26% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Clearlake
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 Clearlake
Compare Clearlake'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 (this page) | $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? 1 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Clearlake.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Clearlake |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeport, CA | 22.5 mi | $890 | $-60 (-6%) |
| Healdsburg, CA | 30.3 mi | $1,910 | +$960 (+101%) |
| Windsor, CA | 33.6 mi | $2,130 | +$1,180 (+124%) |
| Santa Rosa, CA | 35.6 mi | $1,888 | +$938 (+99%) |
| Sebastopol, CA | 42.9 mi | $1,780 | +$830 (+87%) |
| Rohnert Park, CA | 43.5 mi | $2,030 | +$1,080 (+114%) |
| Ukiah, CA | 45.2 mi | $1,200 | +$250 (+26%) |
| Winters, CA | 46.8 mi | $1,490 | +$540 (+57%) |
| Napa, CA | 49.6 mi | $1,845 | +$895 (+94%) |
| Petaluma, CA | 51 mi | $2,190 | +$1,240 (+131%) |
| Sonoma, CA | 51.1 mi | $1,840 | +$890 (+94%) |
| American Canyon, CA | 59.7 mi | $2,110 | +$1,160 (+122%) |
Studio rent in Clearlake — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Clearlake?
As of October 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Clearlake, California is $950 per month. This is +36% below the citywide median of $1,478.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Clearlake?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $38,000 ($3,167/month gross), which works out to roughly $18.27/hour at a full-time job.
Is Clearlake expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Clearlake's studio median of $950 is +26% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 23th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Clearlake rank for studio rent in California?
Among the 378 cities in California with studio data, Clearlake ranks #8 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Clearlake?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Lakeport ($890).