Studio Apartment Rent in Cudahy, CA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Cudahy, California as of August 2026. That's +42% lower than the citywide median of $2,300 and +3% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Cudahy
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 Cudahy
Compare Cudahy'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 | $881 |
| 4 | Lakeport | $890 |
| 5 | El Centro | $910 |
| 6 | Red Bluff | $930 |
| 7 | California City | $940 |
| 8 | Clearlake | $950 |
| 9 | Paradise | $970 |
| 10 | Eureka | $980 |
| 11 | Oroville | $985 |
| 12 | Fortuna | $990 |
| 13 | Florence-Graham | $1,029 |
| 14 | Porterville | $1,050 |
| 15 | Atwater | $1,070 |
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 | 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? 2 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Cudahy.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Cudahy |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Gate, CA | 1.4 mi | $1,600 | +$271 (+20%) |
| Maywood, CA | 1.8 mi | $1,071 | $-258 (-19%) |
| Huntington Park, CA | 2.6 mi | $1,600 | +$271 (+20%) |
| Lynwood, CA | 2.9 mi | $1,600 | +$271 (+20%) |
| Florence-Graham, CA | 4.1 mi | $1,029 | $-300 (-23%) |
| Paramount, CA | 4.5 mi | $1,630 | +$301 (+23%) |
| East Los Angeles, CA | 5.1 mi | $1,600 | +$271 (+20%) |
| Compton, CA | 5.5 mi | $1,600 | +$271 (+20%) |
| Montebello, CA | 6.2 mi | $1,650 | +$321 (+24%) |
| Bellflower, CA | 6.4 mi | $1,680 | +$351 (+26%) |
| Pico Rivera, CA | 6.8 mi | $1,770 | +$441 (+33%) |
| Monterey Park, CA | 7.3 mi | $1,625 | +$296 (+22%) |
Studio rent in Cudahy — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Cudahy?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Cudahy, California is $1,329 per month. This is +42% below the citywide median of $2,300.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Cudahy?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $53,160 ($4,430/month gross), which works out to roughly $25.56/hour at a full-time job.
Is Cudahy expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Cudahy's studio median of $1,329 is +3% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 53th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Cudahy rank for studio rent in California?
Among the 379 cities in California with studio data, Cudahy ranks #42 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Cudahy?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Maywood ($1,071), Florence-Graham ($1,029).