Studio Apartment Rent in Grover Beach, CA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Grover Beach, California as of July 2026. That's +39% lower than the citywide median of $2,701 and +28% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Grover Beach
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 Grover Beach
Compare Grover Beach'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 Grover Beach.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Grover Beach |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pismo Beach, CA | 4 mi | $2,000 | +$350 (+21%) |
| Nipomo, CA | 9.8 mi | $1,740 | +$90 (+5%) |
| Arroyo Grande, CA | 10.6 mi | $1,800 | +$150 (+9%) |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | 10.7 mi | $1,820 | +$170 (+10%) |
| Los Osos, CA | 19.1 mi | $1,710 | +$60 (+4%) |
| Santa Maria, CA | 21.5 mi | $2,257 | +$607 (+37%) |
| Morro Bay, CA | 23 mi | $1,630 | $-20 (-1%) |
| Atascadero, CA | 24.2 mi | $1,510 | $-140 (-8%) |
| Templeton, CA | 30 mi | $2,110 | +$460 (+28%) |
| Paso Robles, CA | 38.4 mi | $1,590 | $-60 (-4%) |
| Lompoc, CA | 40.7 mi | $2,100 | +$450 (+27%) |
| Solvang, CA | 47.7 mi | $2,100 | +$450 (+27%) |
Studio rent in Grover Beach — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Grover Beach?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Grover Beach, California is $1,650 per month. This is +39% below the citywide median of $2,701.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Grover Beach?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $66,000 ($5,500/month gross), which works out to roughly $31.73/hour at a full-time job.
Is Grover Beach expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Grover Beach's studio median of $1,650 is +28% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 73th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Grover Beach rank for studio rent in California?
Among the 383 cities in California with studio data, Grover Beach ranks #98 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Grover Beach?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Morro Bay ($1,630), Atascadero ($1,510), Paso Robles ($1,590).