Studio Apartment Rent in Diamond Bar, CA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Diamond Bar, California as of August 2026. That's +27% lower than the citywide median of $3,244 and +84% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Diamond Bar
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 Diamond Bar
Compare Diamond Bar'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 Diamond Bar.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Diamond Bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rowland Heights, CA | 5.5 mi | $1,890 | $-490 (-21%) |
| Chino Hills, CA | 5.9 mi | $2,660 | +$280 (+12%) |
| Brea, CA | 6.1 mi | $2,440 | +$60 (+3%) |
| Pomona, CA | 6.7 mi | $1,600 | $-780 (-33%) |
| Placentia, CA | 7.6 mi | $2,120 | $-260 (-11%) |
| West Covina, CA | 7.6 mi | $2,013 | $-367 (-15%) |
| Yorba Linda, CA | 7.7 mi | $2,780 | +$400 (+17%) |
| La Puente, CA | 8.5 mi | $1,650 | $-730 (-31%) |
| San Dimas, CA | 8.6 mi | $2,230 | $-150 (-6%) |
| La Habra, CA | 9.5 mi | $1,980 | $-400 (-17%) |
| Fullerton, CA | 10.2 mi | $2,125 | $-255 (-11%) |
| Hacienda Heights, CA | 10.4 mi | $1,840 | $-540 (-23%) |
Studio rent in Diamond Bar — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Diamond Bar?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Diamond Bar, California is $2,380 per month. This is +27% below the citywide median of $3,244.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Diamond Bar?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $95,200 ($7,933/month gross), which works out to roughly $45.77/hour at a full-time job.
Is Diamond Bar expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Diamond Bar's studio median of $2,380 is +84% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 95th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Diamond Bar rank for studio rent in California?
Among the 378 cities in California with studio data, Diamond Bar ranks #290 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Diamond Bar?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Rowland Heights ($1,890), Pomona ($1,600), Placentia ($2,120).