Studio Apartment Rent in Huntington Beach, CA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Huntington Beach, California as of July 2026. That's +23% lower than the citywide median of $3,078 and +84% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Huntington 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 Huntington Beach
Compare Huntington 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? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Huntington Beach.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Huntington Beach |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westminster, CA | 4 mi | $1,980 | $-393 (-17%) |
| Fountain Valley, CA | 4.2 mi | $2,520 | +$147 (+6%) |
| Seal Beach, CA | 6.1 mi | $2,370 | $-3 (0%) |
| Stanton, CA | 7.2 mi | $1,980 | $-393 (-17%) |
| Los Alamitos, CA | 7.6 mi | $2,200 | $-173 (-7%) |
| Cypress, CA | 8.6 mi | $2,210 | $-163 (-7%) |
| Santa Ana, CA | 9.5 mi | $2,000 | $-373 (-16%) |
| Newport Beach, CA | 10.6 mi | $3,102 | +$729 (+31%) |
| Buena Park, CA | 11.2 mi | $2,150 | $-223 (-9%) |
| Lakewood, CA | 12.5 mi | $2,307 | $-66 (-3%) |
| Long Beach, CA | 12.7 mi | $1,864 | $-509 (-21%) |
| Anaheim, CA | 13.1 mi | $2,280 | $-93 (-4%) |
Studio rent in Huntington Beach — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Huntington Beach?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Huntington Beach, California is $2,373 per month. This is +23% below the citywide median of $3,078.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Huntington Beach?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $94,920 ($7,910/month gross), which works out to roughly $45.63/hour at a full-time job.
Is Huntington Beach expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Huntington Beach's studio median of $2,373 is +84% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 95th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Huntington Beach rank for studio rent in California?
Among the 383 cities in California with studio data, Huntington Beach ranks #294 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Huntington Beach?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Westminster ($1,980), Seal Beach ($2,370), Stanton ($1,980).