Studio Apartment Rent in Garden Grove, CA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Garden Grove, California as of July 2026. That's +25% lower than the citywide median of $2,679 and +56% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Garden Grove
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 Garden Grove
Compare Garden Grove's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in California
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florin | $738 |
| 2 | Ridgecrest | $838 |
| 3 | Taft | $870 |
| 4 | Lakeport | $890 |
| 5 | El Centro | $910 |
| 6 | Barstow | $920 |
| 7 | Red Bluff | $930 |
| 8 | California City | $940 |
| 9 | Clearlake | $950 |
| 10 | Paradise | $970 |
| 11 | Eureka | $980 |
| 12 | Oroville | $985 |
| 13 | Florence-Graham | $1,029 |
| 14 | Porterville | $1,050 |
| 15 | Anderson | $1,060 |
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 | 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? 3 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Garden Grove.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Garden Grove |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westminster, CA | 3.2 mi | $1,980 | $-38 (-2%) |
| Stanton, CA | 3.3 mi | $1,980 | $-38 (-2%) |
| Fountain Valley, CA | 4.5 mi | $2,520 | +$502 (+25%) |
| Santa Ana, CA | 5.8 mi | $2,000 | $-18 (-1%) |
| Cypress, CA | 6.5 mi | $2,210 | +$192 (+10%) |
| Anaheim, CA | 6.6 mi | $2,280 | +$262 (+13%) |
| Huntington Beach, CA | 6.7 mi | $2,373 | +$355 (+18%) |
| Buena Park, CA | 6.8 mi | $2,150 | +$132 (+7%) |
| Los Alamitos, CA | 7.6 mi | $2,200 | +$182 (+9%) |
| Fullerton, CA | 7.6 mi | $2,125 | +$107 (+5%) |
| Orange, CA | 7.9 mi | $2,228 | +$210 (+10%) |
| Seal Beach, CA | 8.5 mi | $2,370 | +$352 (+17%) |
Studio rent in Garden Grove — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Garden Grove?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Garden Grove, California is $2,018 per month. This is +25% below the citywide median of $2,679.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Garden Grove?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $80,720 ($6,727/month gross), which works out to roughly $38.81/hour at a full-time job.
Is Garden Grove expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Garden Grove's studio median of $2,018 is +56% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 88th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Garden Grove rank for studio rent in California?
Among the 383 cities in California with studio data, Garden Grove ranks #200 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Garden Grove?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Westminster ($1,980), Stanton ($1,980), Santa Ana ($2,000).