Studio Apartment Rent in Grass Valley, CA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Grass Valley, California as of July 2026. That's +34% lower than the citywide median of $2,036 and +5% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Grass Valley
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 Grass Valley
Compare Grass Valley'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? 2 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Grass Valley.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Grass Valley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn, CA | 13.8 mi | $1,490 | +$140 (+10%) |
| Lincoln, CA | 23.5 mi | $2,130 | +$780 (+58%) |
| Rocklin, CA | 27.6 mi | $2,145 | +$795 (+59%) |
| Marysville, CA | 30.7 mi | $1,140 | $-210 (-16%) |
| Roseville, CA | 31.6 mi | $2,033 | +$683 (+51%) |
| El Dorado Hills, CA | 31.9 mi | $2,350 | +$1,000 (+74%) |
| Orangevale, CA | 33.6 mi | $1,830 | +$480 (+36%) |
| Folsom, CA | 33.7 mi | $2,160 | +$810 (+60%) |
| Placerville, CA | 33.9 mi | $1,520 | +$170 (+13%) |
| Citrus Heights, CA | 35.2 mi | $1,645 | +$295 (+22%) |
| Olivehurst, CA | 35.6 mi | $1,190 | $-160 (-12%) |
| Antelope, CA | 36.6 mi | $2,030 | +$680 (+50%) |
Studio rent in Grass Valley — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Grass Valley?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Grass Valley, California is $1,350 per month. This is +34% below the citywide median of $2,036.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Grass Valley?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $54,000 ($4,500/month gross), which works out to roughly $25.96/hour at a full-time job.
Is Grass Valley expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Grass Valley's studio median of $1,350 is +5% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 54th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Grass Valley rank for studio rent in California?
Among the 383 cities in California with studio data, Grass Valley ranks #46 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Grass Valley?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Marysville ($1,140), Olivehurst ($1,190).