Studio Apartment Rent in Corte Madera, CA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Corte Madera, California as of August 2026. That's +53% lower than the citywide median of $5,832 and +115% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Corte Madera
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 Corte Madera
Compare Corte Madera'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 Corte Madera.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Corte Madera |
|---|---|---|---|
| Larkspur, CA | 1.7 mi | $2,550 | $-220 (-8%) |
| Tiburon, CA | 4.2 mi | $2,890 | +$120 (+4%) |
| Mill Valley, CA | 4.5 mi | $2,530 | $-240 (-9%) |
| San Rafael, CA | 4.9 mi | $2,330 | $-440 (-16%) |
| Sausalito, CA | 6.1 mi | $2,450 | $-320 (-12%) |
| San Anselmo, CA | 6.5 mi | $2,210 | $-560 (-20%) |
| Fairfax, CA | 7.5 mi | $2,070 | $-700 (-25%) |
| San Pablo, CA | 11.4 mi | $1,709 | $-1,061 (-38%) |
| Richmond, CA | 11.9 mi | $1,685 | $-1,085 (-39%) |
| Novato, CA | 12.2 mi | $2,097 | $-673 (-24%) |
| San Francisco, CA | 12.4 mi | $2,319 | $-451 (-16%) |
| El Cerrito, CA | 14.5 mi | $1,910 | $-860 (-31%) |
Studio rent in Corte Madera — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Corte Madera?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Corte Madera, California is $2,770 per month. This is +53% below the citywide median of $5,832.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Corte Madera?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $110,800 ($9,233/month gross), which works out to roughly $53.27/hour at a full-time job.
Is Corte Madera expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Corte Madera's studio median of $2,770 is +115% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 98th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Corte Madera rank for studio rent in California?
Among the 378 cities in California with studio data, Corte Madera ranks #346 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Corte Madera?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Larkspur ($2,550), Mill Valley ($2,530), San Rafael ($2,330).