Studio Apartment Rent in El Segundo, CA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in El Segundo, California as of October 2026. That's +24% lower than the citywide median of $3,253 and +91% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in El Segundo
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 El Segundo
Compare El Segundo'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 | $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 El Segundo.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs El Segundo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manhattan Beach, CA | 1.9 mi | $2,790 | +$320 (+13%) |
| Hermosa Beach, CA | 3.7 mi | $2,700 | +$230 (+9%) |
| Hawthorne, CA | 3.9 mi | $1,650 | $-820 (-33%) |
| Lawndale, CA | 4.1 mi | $1,770 | $-700 (-28%) |
| Inglewood, CA | 4.7 mi | $1,698 | $-772 (-31%) |
| Redondo Beach, CA | 4.9 mi | $2,325 | $-145 (-6%) |
| Marina del Rey, CA | 5.4 mi | $2,790 | +$320 (+13%) |
| Culver City, CA | 6.4 mi | $2,400 | $-70 (-3%) |
| Gardena, CA | 6.9 mi | $1,615 | $-855 (-35%) |
| Westmont, CA | 7.2 mi | $1,233 | $-1,237 (-50%) |
| Santa Monica, CA | 9.3 mi | $2,352 | $-118 (-5%) |
| Lomita, CA | 10.4 mi | $1,780 | $-690 (-28%) |
Studio rent in El Segundo — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in El Segundo?
As of October 2026, the median studio apartment rent in El Segundo, California is $2,470 per month. This is +24% below the citywide median of $3,253.
What income do you need to afford a studio in El Segundo?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $98,800 ($8,233/month gross), which works out to roughly $47.50/hour at a full-time job.
Is El Segundo expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
El Segundo's studio median of $2,470 is +91% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 96th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does El Segundo rank for studio rent in California?
Among the 378 cities in California with studio data, El Segundo ranks #303 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near El Segundo?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Hawthorne ($1,650), Lawndale ($1,770), Inglewood ($1,698).