Studio Apartment Rent in East Los Angeles, CA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in East Los Angeles, California as of August 2026. That's +27% lower than the citywide median of $2,204 and +24% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in East Los Angeles
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 East Los Angeles
Compare East Los Angeles'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? 3 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than East Los Angeles.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs East Los Angeles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monterey Park, CA | 3.2 mi | $1,625 | +$25 (+2%) |
| Maywood, CA | 3.4 mi | $1,071 | $-529 (-33%) |
| Alhambra, CA | 4.1 mi | $1,700 | +$100 (+6%) |
| Montebello, CA | 4.3 mi | $1,650 | +$50 (+3%) |
| Huntington Park, CA | 5 mi | $1,600 | — |
| Cudahy, CA | 5.1 mi | $1,329 | $-271 (-17%) |
| South Pasadena, CA | 5.2 mi | $2,130 | +$530 (+33%) |
| Los Angeles, CA | 5.2 mi | $2,035 | +$435 (+27%) |
| Rosemead, CA | 6.3 mi | $1,600 | — |
| Pico Rivera, CA | 6.4 mi | $1,770 | +$170 (+11%) |
| South Gate, CA | 6.4 mi | $1,600 | — |
| Florence-Graham, CA | 6.9 mi | $1,029 | $-571 (-36%) |
Studio rent in East Los Angeles — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in East Los Angeles?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in East Los Angeles, California is $1,600 per month. This is +27% below the citywide median of $2,204.
What income do you need to afford a studio in East Los Angeles?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $64,000 ($5,333/month gross), which works out to roughly $30.77/hour at a full-time job.
Is East Los Angeles expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
East Los Angeles's studio median of $1,600 is +24% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 70th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does East Los Angeles rank for studio rent in California?
Among the 378 cities in California with studio data, East Los Angeles ranks #75 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near East Los Angeles?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Maywood ($1,071), Cudahy ($1,329), Florence-Graham ($1,029).