Studio Apartment Rent in Hanford, CA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Hanford, California as of July 2026. That's +45% lower than the citywide median of $2,053 and +13% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Hanford
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 Hanford
Compare Hanford'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 Hanford.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Hanford |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lemoore, CA | 14.3 mi | $1,390 | +$270 (+24%) |
| Tulare, CA | 19.1 mi | $1,130 | +$10 (+1%) |
| Visalia, CA | 21.4 mi | $1,183 | +$63 (+6%) |
| Fresno, CA | 36 mi | $1,267 | +$147 (+13%) |
| Clovis, CA | 38.8 mi | $1,640 | +$520 (+46%) |
| Exeter, CA | 41.2 mi | $1,140 | +$20 (+2%) |
| Madera, CA | 53.5 mi | $1,260 | +$140 (+13%) |
| Porterville, CA | 56.6 mi | $1,050 | $-70 (-6%) |
| Shafter, CA | 59.8 mi | $1,060 | $-60 (-5%) |
| Bakersfield, CA | 76.9 mi | $1,249 | +$129 (+12%) |
| Taft, CA | 79.1 mi | $870 | $-250 (-22%) |
| Paso Robles, CA | 89.1 mi | $1,590 | +$470 (+42%) |
Studio rent in Hanford — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Hanford?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Hanford, California is $1,120 per month. This is +45% below the citywide median of $2,053.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Hanford?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $44,800 ($3,733/month gross), which works out to roughly $21.54/hour at a full-time job.
Is Hanford expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Hanford's studio median of $1,120 is +13% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 36th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Hanford rank for studio rent in California?
Among the 383 cities in California with studio data, Hanford ranks #23 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Hanford?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Porterville ($1,050), Shafter ($1,060), Taft ($870).