Studio Apartment Rent in Glendale, CA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Glendale, California as of August 2026. That's +24% lower than the citywide median of $2,779 and +63% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Glendale
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 Glendale
Compare Glendale'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? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Glendale.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Glendale |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Crescenta-Montrose, CA | 4.4 mi | $2,200 | +$101 (+5%) |
| Burbank, CA | 4.7 mi | $2,096 | $-3 (0%) |
| La Canada Flintridge, CA | 5.4 mi | $2,790 | +$691 (+33%) |
| Los Angeles, CA | 7.6 mi | $2,035 | $-64 (-3%) |
| South Pasadena, CA | 7.7 mi | $2,130 | +$31 (+1%) |
| Pasadena, CA | 8.3 mi | $2,183 | +$84 (+4%) |
| Altadena, CA | 8.4 mi | $2,110 | +$11 (+1%) |
| Alhambra, CA | 9.8 mi | $1,700 | $-399 (-19%) |
| West Hollywood, CA | 9.9 mi | $2,590 | +$491 (+23%) |
| San Marino, CA | 10.2 mi | $2,040 | $-59 (-3%) |
| East Los Angeles, CA | 10.5 mi | $1,600 | $-499 (-24%) |
| Monterey Park, CA | 11.5 mi | $1,625 | $-474 (-23%) |
Studio rent in Glendale — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Glendale?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Glendale, California is $2,099 per month. This is +24% below the citywide median of $2,779.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Glendale?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $83,960 ($6,997/month gross), which works out to roughly $40.37/hour at a full-time job.
Is Glendale expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Glendale's studio median of $2,099 is +63% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 90th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Glendale rank for studio rent in California?
Among the 378 cities in California with studio data, Glendale ranks #225 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Glendale?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Burbank ($2,096), Los Angeles ($2,035), Alhambra ($1,700).