Studio Apartment Rent in Galt, CA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Galt, California as of September 2026. That's +39% lower than the citywide median of $2,432 and +15% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Galt
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 Galt
Compare Galt'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 | $878 |
| 4 | Lakeport | $890 |
| 5 | El Centro | $910 |
| 6 | Red Bluff | $930 |
| 7 | California City | $940 |
| 8 | Clearlake | $950 |
| 9 | Eureka | $980 |
| 10 | Oroville | $985 |
| 11 | Florence-Graham | $1,029 |
| 12 | Newman | $1,030 |
| 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 | Coto de Caza | $3,070 |
| 12 | Sunnyvale | $3,010 |
| 13 | Santa Barbara | $3,000 |
| 14 | Irvine | $3,000 |
| 15 | Solana Beach | $2,970 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 4 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Galt.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Galt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lodi, CA | 10.3 mi | $1,310 | $-170 (-11%) |
| Elk Grove, CA | 12.9 mi | $2,033 | +$553 (+37%) |
| Florin, CA | 18 mi | $738 | $-742 (-50%) |
| Stockton, CA | 19.6 mi | $1,289 | $-191 (-13%) |
| Rosemont, CA | 20.3 mi | $1,520 | +$40 (+3%) |
| Rancho Cordova, CA | 21.1 mi | $1,913 | +$433 (+29%) |
| La Riviera, CA | 21.3 mi | $1,457 | $-23 (-2%) |
| Carmichael, CA | 24.6 mi | $1,560 | +$80 (+5%) |
| Sacramento, CA | 24.6 mi | $1,644 | +$164 (+11%) |
| Fair Oaks, CA | 26.1 mi | $1,750 | +$270 (+18%) |
| Folsom, CA | 28.2 mi | $2,160 | +$680 (+46%) |
| Orangevale, CA | 28.8 mi | $1,830 | +$350 (+24%) |
Studio rent in Galt — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Galt?
As of September 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Galt, California is $1,480 per month. This is +39% below the citywide median of $2,432.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Galt?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $59,200 ($4,933/month gross), which works out to roughly $28.46/hour at a full-time job.
Is Galt expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Galt's studio median of $1,480 is +15% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 64th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Galt rank for studio rent in California?
Among the 380 cities in California with studio data, Galt ranks #58 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Galt?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Lodi ($1,310), Florin ($738), Stockton ($1,289).