Studio Apartment Rent in Cupertino, CA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Cupertino, California as of October 2026. That's +21% lower than the citywide median of $4,307 and +164% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Cupertino
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 Cupertino
Compare Cupertino'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 | $887 |
| 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 | 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 (this page) | $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 Cupertino.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Cupertino |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saratoga, CA | 4 mi | $2,910 | $-500 (-15%) |
| Los Altos, CA | 5.6 mi | $3,130 | $-280 (-8%) |
| Mountain View, CA | 6.1 mi | $2,890 | $-520 (-15%) |
| Sunnyvale, CA | 6.5 mi | $3,010 | $-400 (-12%) |
| Santa Clara, CA | 8.8 mi | $2,770 | $-640 (-19%) |
| Campbell, CA | 8.8 mi | $2,540 | $-870 (-26%) |
| Palo Alto, CA | 9.5 mi | $2,900 | $-510 (-15%) |
| Boulder Creek, CA | 10.5 mi | $2,208 | $-1,202 (-35%) |
| Los Gatos, CA | 10.5 mi | $2,720 | $-690 (-20%) |
| East Palo Alto, CA | 10.7 mi | $2,150 | $-1,260 (-37%) |
| Menlo Park, CA | 12.3 mi | $2,560 | $-850 (-25%) |
| Newark, CA | 14.1 mi | $1,990 | $-1,420 (-42%) |
Studio rent in Cupertino — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Cupertino?
As of October 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Cupertino, California is $3,410 per month. This is +21% below the citywide median of $4,307.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Cupertino?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $136,400 ($11,367/month gross), which works out to roughly $65.58/hour at a full-time job.
Is Cupertino expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Cupertino's studio median of $3,410 is +164% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 100th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Cupertino rank for studio rent in California?
Among the 378 cities in California with studio data, Cupertino ranks #375 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Cupertino?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Saratoga ($2,910), Los Altos ($3,130), Mountain View ($2,890).