Studio Apartment Rent in Joshua Tree, CA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Joshua Tree, California as of August 2026. That's +33% lower than the citywide median of $2,032 and +6% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Joshua Tree
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 Joshua Tree
Compare Joshua Tree's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in California
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florin | $738 |
| 2 | Ridgecrest | $864 |
| 3 | Taft | $870 |
| 4 | Lakeport | $890 |
| 5 | El Centro | $910 |
| 6 | Barstow | $915 |
| 7 | Red Bluff | $930 |
| 8 | California City | $940 |
| 9 | Clearlake | $950 |
| 10 | Paradise | $970 |
| 11 | Eureka | $980 |
| 12 | Oroville | $985 |
| 13 | Fortuna | $990 |
| 14 | Florence-Graham | $1,029 |
| 15 | Porterville | $1,050 |
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 | 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
Most nearby cities have similar or higher studio rents than Joshua Tree.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Joshua Tree |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yucca Valley, CA | 10 mi | $1,370 | — |
| Desert Hot Springs, CA | 20.4 mi | $1,370 | — |
| Cathedral City, CA | 27.1 mi | $1,660 | +$290 (+21%) |
| Rancho Mirage, CA | 29.3 mi | $1,850 | +$480 (+35%) |
| Palm Desert, CA | 30.3 mi | $1,865 | +$495 (+36%) |
| Indio, CA | 30.4 mi | $1,715 | +$345 (+25%) |
| Palm Springs, CA | 31.3 mi | $1,785 | +$415 (+30%) |
| La Quinta, CA | 36.3 mi | $1,880 | +$510 (+37%) |
| Big Bear City, CA | 36.5 mi | $1,450 | +$80 (+6%) |
| Banning, CA | 40.5 mi | $1,490 | +$120 (+9%) |
| Big Bear Lake, CA | 42.6 mi | $1,370 | — |
| Twentynine Palms, CA | 46.1 mi | $1,370 | — |
Studio rent in Joshua Tree — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Joshua Tree?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Joshua Tree, California is $1,370 per month. This is +33% below the citywide median of $2,032.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Joshua Tree?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $54,800 ($4,567/month gross), which works out to roughly $26.35/hour at a full-time job.
Is Joshua Tree expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Joshua Tree's studio median of $1,370 is +6% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 55th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Joshua Tree rank for studio rent in California?
Among the 378 cities in California with studio data, Joshua Tree ranks #47 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Joshua Tree?
Most nearby cities have similar or higher studio rents than Joshua Tree.