Studio Apartment Rent in Grand Terrace, CA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Grand Terrace, California as of July 2026. That's +13% lower than the citywide median of $2,051 and +38% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Grand Terrace
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 Grand Terrace
Compare Grand Terrace'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? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Grand Terrace.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Grand Terrace |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colton, CA | 1.7 mi | $1,730 | $-50 (-3%) |
| Loma Linda, CA | 4.7 mi | $1,810 | +$30 (+2%) |
| Rialto, CA | 7.1 mi | $1,690 | $-90 (-5%) |
| Riverside, CA | 8.7 mi | $2,001 | +$221 (+12%) |
| Redlands, CA | 10.2 mi | $2,030 | +$250 (+14%) |
| Moreno Valley, CA | 10.6 mi | $2,063 | +$283 (+16%) |
| Highland, CA | 11.1 mi | $1,570 | $-210 (-12%) |
| Fontana, CA | 11.5 mi | $2,043 | +$263 (+15%) |
| Jurupa Valley, CA | 12.2 mi | $1,900 | +$120 (+7%) |
| Crestline, CA | 14.8 mi | $1,640 | $-140 (-8%) |
| Perris, CA | 15.8 mi | $1,990 | +$210 (+12%) |
| Running Springs, CA | 18.1 mi | $1,680 | $-100 (-6%) |
Studio rent in Grand Terrace — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Grand Terrace?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Grand Terrace, California is $1,780 per month. This is +13% below the citywide median of $2,051.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Grand Terrace?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $71,200 ($5,933/month gross), which works out to roughly $34.23/hour at a full-time job.
Is Grand Terrace expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Grand Terrace's studio median of $1,780 is +38% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 79th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Grand Terrace rank for studio rent in California?
Among the 383 cities in California with studio data, Grand Terrace ranks #133 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Grand Terrace?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Colton ($1,730), Rialto ($1,690), Highland ($1,570).