Studio Apartment Rent in Granite Bay, CA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Granite Bay, California as of August 2026. That's +32% lower than the citywide median of $3,711 and +95% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Granite Bay
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 Granite Bay
Compare Granite Bay'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 Granite Bay.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Granite Bay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orangevale, CA | 4.8 mi | $1,830 | $-690 (-27%) |
| Folsom, CA | 6.2 mi | $2,160 | $-360 (-14%) |
| Rocklin, CA | 6.6 mi | $2,145 | $-375 (-15%) |
| Fair Oaks, CA | 8.3 mi | $1,750 | $-770 (-31%) |
| Citrus Heights, CA | 8.4 mi | $1,645 | $-875 (-35%) |
| Roseville, CA | 8.5 mi | $2,033 | $-487 (-19%) |
| El Dorado Hills, CA | 9.1 mi | $2,350 | $-170 (-7%) |
| Antelope, CA | 12.8 mi | $2,030 | $-490 (-19%) |
| Carmichael, CA | 13.1 mi | $1,560 | $-960 (-38%) |
| Rancho Cordova, CA | 13.1 mi | $1,913 | $-607 (-24%) |
| Lincoln, CA | 15.1 mi | $2,130 | $-390 (-15%) |
| Auburn, CA | 15.3 mi | $1,490 | $-1,030 (-41%) |
Studio rent in Granite Bay — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Granite Bay?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Granite Bay, California is $2,520 per month. This is +32% below the citywide median of $3,711.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Granite Bay?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $100,800 ($8,400/month gross), which works out to roughly $48.46/hour at a full-time job.
Is Granite Bay expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Granite Bay's studio median of $2,520 is +95% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 97th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Granite Bay rank for studio rent in California?
Among the 378 cities in California with studio data, Granite Bay ranks #310 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Granite Bay?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Orangevale ($1,830), Folsom ($2,160), Rocklin ($2,145).