Studio Apartment Rent in Guerneville, CA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Guerneville, California as of July 2026. That's +36% lower than the citywide median of $2,253 and +12% above the national studio median of $1,295.
Income needed for a studio in Guerneville
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 Guerneville
Compare Guerneville'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 Guerneville.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Guerneville |
|---|---|---|---|
| Healdsburg, CA | 10.5 mi | $1,910 | +$460 (+32%) |
| Windsor, CA | 12.9 mi | $2,130 | +$680 (+47%) |
| Sebastopol, CA | 13.4 mi | $1,780 | +$330 (+23%) |
| Santa Rosa, CA | 21.4 mi | $1,888 | +$438 (+30%) |
| Rohnert Park, CA | 25 mi | $2,030 | +$580 (+40%) |
| Petaluma, CA | 31.4 mi | $2,190 | +$740 (+51%) |
| Lakeport, CA | 36.1 mi | $890 | $-560 (-39%) |
| Clearlake, CA | 40.6 mi | $950 | $-500 (-34%) |
| Sonoma, CA | 42 mi | $1,840 | +$390 (+27%) |
| Novato, CA | 42.8 mi | $2,097 | +$647 (+45%) |
| Ukiah, CA | 45.4 mi | $1,200 | $-250 (-17%) |
| San Anselmo, CA | 47.2 mi | $2,210 | +$760 (+52%) |
Studio rent in Guerneville — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Guerneville?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Guerneville, California is $1,450 per month. This is +36% below the citywide median of $2,253.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Guerneville?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $58,000 ($4,833/month gross), which works out to roughly $27.88/hour at a full-time job.
Is Guerneville expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Guerneville's studio median of $1,450 is +12% above the national studio median of $1,295. It ranks in the 61th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Guerneville rank for studio rent in California?
Among the 383 cities in California with studio data, Guerneville ranks #58 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Guerneville?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Lakeport ($890), Clearlake ($950), Ukiah ($1,200).