Studio Apartment Rent in Coto de Caza, CA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Coto de Caza, California as of September 2026. That's +63% lower than the citywide median of $8,250 and +138% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Coto de Caza
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 Coto de Caza
Compare Coto de Caza'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 | $878 |
| 4 | Lakeport | $890 |
| 5 | El Centro | $910 |
| 6 | Red Bluff | $930 |
| 7 | California City | $940 |
| 8 | Clearlake | $950 |
| 9 | Eureka | $980 |
| 10 | Oroville | $985 |
| 11 | Florence-Graham | $1,029 |
| 12 | Newman | $1,030 |
| 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 | Coto de Caza (this page) | $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 Coto de Caza.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Coto de Caza |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rancho Santa Margarita, CA | 1 mi | $2,630 | $-440 (-14%) |
| Ladera Ranch, CA | 4.3 mi | $3,140 | +$70 (+2%) |
| Rancho Mission Viejo, CA | 6.4 mi | $2,715 | $-355 (-12%) |
| Laguna Hills, CA | 6.5 mi | $2,610 | $-460 (-15%) |
| Lake Forest, CA | 6.9 mi | $2,675 | $-395 (-13%) |
| San Juan Capistrano, CA | 7.2 mi | $2,470 | $-600 (-20%) |
| Laguna Niguel, CA | 8.6 mi | $2,720 | $-350 (-11%) |
| Laguna Woods, CA | 8.8 mi | $2,160 | $-910 (-30%) |
| Aliso Viejo, CA | 8.9 mi | $2,770 | $-300 (-10%) |
| San Clemente, CA | 11.1 mi | $2,790 | $-280 (-9%) |
| Dana Point, CA | 11.3 mi | $2,655 | $-415 (-14%) |
| Laguna Beach, CA | 11.9 mi | $2,890 | $-180 (-6%) |
Studio rent in Coto de Caza — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Coto de Caza?
As of September 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Coto de Caza, California is $3,070 per month. This is +63% below the citywide median of $8,250.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Coto de Caza?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $122,800 ($10,233/month gross), which works out to roughly $59.04/hour at a full-time job.
Is Coto de Caza expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Coto de Caza's studio median of $3,070 is +138% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 99th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Coto de Caza rank for studio rent in California?
Among the 380 cities in California with studio data, Coto de Caza ranks #370 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Coto de Caza?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Rancho Santa Margarita ($2,630), Rancho Mission Viejo ($2,715), Laguna Hills ($2,610).