Studio Apartment Rent in Clovis, CA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Clovis, California as of July 2026. That's +30% lower than the citywide median of $2,341 and +27% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Clovis
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 Clovis
Compare Clovis's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in California
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florin | $738 |
| 2 | Ridgecrest | $838 |
| 3 | Taft | $870 |
| 4 | Lakeport | $890 |
| 5 | El Centro | $910 |
| 6 | Barstow | $920 |
| 7 | Red Bluff | $930 |
| 8 | California City | $940 |
| 9 | Clearlake | $950 |
| 10 | Paradise | $970 |
| 11 | Eureka | $980 |
| 12 | Oroville | $985 |
| 13 | Florence-Graham | $1,029 |
| 14 | Porterville | $1,050 |
| 15 | Anderson | $1,060 |
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 | 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 | Coto de Caza | $3,070 |
| 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? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Clovis.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Clovis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresno, CA | 9.3 mi | $1,267 | $-373 (-23%) |
| Madera, CA | 26.3 mi | $1,260 | $-380 (-23%) |
| Hanford, CA | 38.8 mi | $1,120 | $-520 (-32%) |
| Lemoore, CA | 40.4 mi | $1,390 | $-250 (-15%) |
| Visalia, CA | 41.6 mi | $1,183 | $-457 (-28%) |
| Tulare, CA | 50.7 mi | $1,130 | $-510 (-31%) |
| Exeter, CA | 58.3 mi | $1,140 | $-500 (-30%) |
| Merced, CA | 64.8 mi | $1,090 | $-550 (-34%) |
| Atwater, CA | 75.8 mi | $1,070 | $-570 (-35%) |
| Porterville, CA | 81.3 mi | $1,050 | $-590 (-36%) |
| Los Banos, CA | 82.9 mi | $1,250 | $-390 (-24%) |
| Turlock, CA | 94.3 mi | $1,145 | $-495 (-30%) |
Studio rent in Clovis — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Clovis?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Clovis, California is $1,640 per month. This is +30% below the citywide median of $2,341.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Clovis?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $65,600 ($5,467/month gross), which works out to roughly $31.54/hour at a full-time job.
Is Clovis expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Clovis's studio median of $1,640 is +27% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 73th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Clovis rank for studio rent in California?
Among the 383 cities in California with studio data, Clovis ranks #93 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Clovis?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Fresno ($1,267), Madera ($1,260), Hanford ($1,120).