Studio Apartment Rent in Fortuna, CA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Fortuna, California as of October 2026. That's +37% lower than the citywide median of $1,577 and +23% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Fortuna
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 Fortuna
Compare Fortuna'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 (this page) | $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 Fortuna.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Fortuna |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eureka, CA | 15.2 mi | $980 | $-10 (-1%) |
| Arcata, CA | 19.7 mi | $1,110 | +$120 (+12%) |
| McKinleyville, CA | 26.9 mi | $1,070 | +$80 (+8%) |
| Ukiah, CA | 116.6 mi | $1,200 | +$210 (+21%) |
| Redding, CA | 124.4 mi | $1,143 | +$153 (+15%) |
| Red Bluff, CA | 124.5 mi | $930 | $-60 (-6%) |
| Anderson, CA | 128.5 mi | $1,060 | +$70 (+7%) |
| Lakeport, CA | 134.1 mi | $890 | $-100 (-10%) |
| Grants Pass, OR | 139.6 mi | $950 | $-40 (-4%) |
| Medford, OR | 148.1 mi | $980 | $-10 (-1%) |
| Central Point, OR | 150.7 mi | $1,070 | +$80 (+8%) |
| Clearlake, CA | 152.2 mi | $950 | $-40 (-4%) |
Studio rent in Fortuna — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Fortuna?
As of October 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Fortuna, California is $990 per month. This is +37% below the citywide median of $1,577.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Fortuna?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $39,600 ($3,300/month gross), which works out to roughly $19.04/hour at a full-time job.
Is Fortuna expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Fortuna's studio median of $990 is +23% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 26th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Fortuna rank for studio rent in California?
Among the 378 cities in California with studio data, Fortuna ranks #12 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Fortuna?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Eureka ($980), Red Bluff ($930), Lakeport ($890).