Studio Apartment Rent in Culver City, CA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Culver City, California as of August 2026. That's +32% lower than the citywide median of $3,553 and +86% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Culver City
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 Culver City
Compare Culver City'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 Culver City.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Culver City |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beverly Hills, CA | 4.7 mi | $2,663 | +$263 (+11%) |
| Marina del Rey, CA | 4.8 mi | $2,790 | +$390 (+16%) |
| Inglewood, CA | 4.9 mi | $1,698 | $-702 (-29%) |
| West Hollywood, CA | 5.9 mi | $2,590 | +$190 (+8%) |
| El Segundo, CA | 6.4 mi | $2,470 | +$70 (+3%) |
| Santa Monica, CA | 6.6 mi | $2,352 | $-48 (-2%) |
| Hawthorne, CA | 7.2 mi | $1,650 | $-750 (-31%) |
| Westmont, CA | 7.8 mi | $1,233 | $-1,167 (-49%) |
| Manhattan Beach, CA | 8.3 mi | $2,790 | +$390 (+16%) |
| Lawndale, CA | 8.8 mi | $1,770 | $-630 (-26%) |
| Gardena, CA | 9.8 mi | $1,615 | $-785 (-33%) |
| Hermosa Beach, CA | 10 mi | $2,700 | +$300 (+13%) |
Studio rent in Culver City — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Culver City?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Culver City, California is $2,400 per month. This is +32% below the citywide median of $3,553.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Culver City?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $96,000 ($8,000/month gross), which works out to roughly $46.15/hour at a full-time job.
Is Culver City expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Culver City's studio median of $2,400 is +86% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 95th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Culver City rank for studio rent in California?
Among the 378 cities in California with studio data, Culver City ranks #292 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Culver City?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Inglewood ($1,698), Santa Monica ($2,352), Hawthorne ($1,650).