Studio Apartment Rent in Colton, CA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Colton, California as of July 2026. That's +10% lower than the citywide median of $1,929 and +34% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Colton
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 Colton
Compare Colton'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? 4 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Colton.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Colton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Terrace, CA | 1.7 mi | $1,780 | +$50 (+3%) |
| Loma Linda, CA | 3.4 mi | $1,810 | +$80 (+5%) |
| Rialto, CA | 8.5 mi | $1,690 | $-40 (-2%) |
| Redlands, CA | 8.6 mi | $2,030 | +$300 (+17%) |
| Moreno Valley, CA | 9.2 mi | $2,063 | +$333 (+19%) |
| Riverside, CA | 9.5 mi | $2,001 | +$271 (+16%) |
| Highland, CA | 10.2 mi | $1,570 | $-160 (-9%) |
| Fontana, CA | 13.2 mi | $2,043 | +$313 (+18%) |
| Jurupa Valley, CA | 13.7 mi | $1,900 | +$170 (+10%) |
| Perris, CA | 14.7 mi | $1,990 | +$260 (+15%) |
| Crestline, CA | 15.1 mi | $1,640 | $-90 (-5%) |
| Running Springs, CA | 17.2 mi | $1,680 | $-50 (-3%) |
Studio rent in Colton — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Colton?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Colton, California is $1,730 per month. This is +10% below the citywide median of $1,929.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Colton?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $69,200 ($5,767/month gross), which works out to roughly $33.27/hour at a full-time job.
Is Colton expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Colton's studio median of $1,730 is +34% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 77th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Colton rank for studio rent in California?
Among the 383 cities in California with studio data, Colton ranks #121 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Colton?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Rialto ($1,690), Highland ($1,570), Crestline ($1,640).