Studio Apartment Rent in Hollister, CA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Hollister, California as of October 2026. That's +26% lower than the citywide median of $2,889 and +67% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Hollister
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 Hollister
Compare Hollister's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in California
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florin | $738 |
| 2 | Taft | $870 |
| 3 | Ridgecrest | $887 |
| 4 | Lakeport | $890 |
| 5 | El Centro | $910 |
| 6 | Red Bluff | $930 |
| 7 | California City | $940 |
| 8 | Clearlake | $950 |
| 9 | Paradise | $970 |
| 10 | Eureka | $980 |
| 11 | Oroville | $985 |
| 12 | Fortuna | $990 |
| 13 | Porterville | $1,050 |
| 14 | Anderson | $1,060 |
| 15 | Shafter | $1,060 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in California
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Montecito | $3,570 |
| 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 | Sunnyvale | $3,010 |
| 12 | Santa Barbara | $3,000 |
| 13 | Irvine | $3,000 |
| 14 | Solana Beach | $2,970 |
| 15 | Saratoga | $2,910 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Hollister.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Hollister |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gilroy, CA | 16.2 mi | $2,150 | — |
| Salinas, CA | 24 mi | $1,886 | $-264 (-12%) |
| Morgan Hill, CA | 25.4 mi | $2,150 | — |
| Watsonville, CA | 28.2 mi | $2,570 | +$420 (+20%) |
| Marina, CA | 33.6 mi | $2,250 | +$100 (+5%) |
| San Jose, CA | 35.6 mi | $2,553 | +$403 (+19%) |
| Seaside, CA | 36 mi | $2,540 | +$390 (+18%) |
| Los Banos, CA | 36.8 mi | $1,250 | $-900 (-42%) |
| Aptos, CA | 37.1 mi | $3,420 | +$1,270 (+59%) |
| Patterson, CA | 38.9 mi | $1,330 | $-820 (-38%) |
| Monterey, CA | 40.7 mi | $2,017 | $-133 (-6%) |
| Soquel, CA | 41.1 mi | $2,024 | $-126 (-6%) |
Studio rent in Hollister — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Hollister?
As of October 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Hollister, California is $2,150 per month. This is +26% below the citywide median of $2,889.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Hollister?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $86,000 ($7,167/month gross), which works out to roughly $41.35/hour at a full-time job.
Is Hollister expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Hollister's studio median of $2,150 is +67% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 92th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Hollister rank for studio rent in California?
Among the 378 cities in California with studio data, Hollister ranks #249 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Hollister?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Salinas ($1,886), Los Banos ($1,250), Patterson ($1,330).