Studio Apartment Rent in Hemet, CA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Hemet, California as of July 2026. That's +20% lower than the citywide median of $1,939 and +21% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Hemet
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 Hemet
Compare Hemet'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 Hemet.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Hemet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winchester, CA | 6 mi | $2,630 | +$1,073 (+69%) |
| San Jacinto, CA | 8.1 mi | $1,480 | $-77 (-5%) |
| Menifee, CA | 15.1 mi | $2,100 | +$543 (+35%) |
| Beaumont, CA | 18.5 mi | $1,620 | +$63 (+4%) |
| Perris, CA | 19.6 mi | $1,990 | +$433 (+28%) |
| Banning, CA | 20.6 mi | $1,490 | $-67 (-4%) |
| Wildomar, CA | 20.8 mi | $2,090 | +$533 (+34%) |
| Murrieta, CA | 21.1 mi | $2,370 | +$813 (+52%) |
| Moreno Valley, CA | 23.5 mi | $2,063 | +$506 (+32%) |
| Lake Elsinore, CA | 25.9 mi | $2,180 | +$623 (+40%) |
| Fallbrook, CA | 26.3 mi | $1,660 | +$103 (+7%) |
| Redlands, CA | 28.3 mi | $2,030 | +$473 (+30%) |
Studio rent in Hemet — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Hemet?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Hemet, California is $1,557 per month. This is +20% below the citywide median of $1,939.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Hemet?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $62,280 ($5,190/month gross), which works out to roughly $29.94/hour at a full-time job.
Is Hemet expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Hemet's studio median of $1,557 is +21% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 69th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Hemet rank for studio rent in California?
Among the 383 cities in California with studio data, Hemet ranks #70 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Hemet?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include San Jacinto ($1,480), Banning ($1,490).