Studio Apartment Rent in Corona, CA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Corona, California as of August 2026. That's +17% lower than the citywide median of $2,669 and +72% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Corona
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 Corona
Compare Corona's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in California
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florin | $738 |
| 2 | Ridgecrest | $864 |
| 3 | Taft | $870 |
| 4 | Lakeport | $890 |
| 5 | El Centro | $910 |
| 6 | Barstow | $915 |
| 7 | Red Bluff | $930 |
| 8 | California City | $940 |
| 9 | Clearlake | $950 |
| 10 | Paradise | $970 |
| 11 | Eureka | $980 |
| 12 | Oroville | $985 |
| 13 | Fortuna | $990 |
| 14 | Florence-Graham | $1,029 |
| 15 | Porterville | $1,050 |
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 | 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 Corona.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Corona |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastvale, CA | 8 mi | $2,660 | +$444 (+20%) |
| Jurupa Valley, CA | 12.5 mi | $1,900 | $-316 (-14%) |
| Riverside, CA | 12.8 mi | $2,001 | $-215 (-10%) |
| Chino, CA | 13.2 mi | $2,335 | +$119 (+5%) |
| Lake Forest, CA | 14.3 mi | $2,675 | +$459 (+21%) |
| Rancho Santa Margarita, CA | 15.1 mi | $2,630 | +$414 (+19%) |
| Yorba Linda, CA | 15.7 mi | $2,780 | +$564 (+25%) |
| Chino Hills, CA | 16.3 mi | $2,660 | +$444 (+20%) |
| Ontario, CA | 16.7 mi | $2,067 | $-149 (-7%) |
| Lake Elsinore, CA | 17.8 mi | $2,180 | $-36 (-2%) |
| Tustin, CA | 18.8 mi | $2,490 | +$274 (+12%) |
| Fontana, CA | 19.2 mi | $2,043 | $-173 (-8%) |
Studio rent in Corona — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Corona?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Corona, California is $2,216 per month. This is +17% below the citywide median of $2,669.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Corona?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $88,640 ($7,387/month gross), which works out to roughly $42.62/hour at a full-time job.
Is Corona expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Corona's studio median of $2,216 is +72% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 93th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Corona rank for studio rent in California?
Among the 378 cities in California with studio data, Corona ranks #267 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Corona?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Jurupa Valley ($1,900), Riverside ($2,001), Ontario ($2,067).