Studio Apartment Rent in La Canada Flintridge, CA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in La Canada Flintridge, California as of August 2026. That's +54% lower than the citywide median of $6,077 and +116% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in La Canada Flintridge
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 La Canada Flintridge
Compare La Canada Flintridge'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
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than La Canada Flintridge.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs La Canada Flintridge |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Crescenta-Montrose, CA | 2.4 mi | $2,200 | $-590 (-21%) |
| Altadena, CA | 5 mi | $2,110 | $-680 (-24%) |
| Glendale, CA | 5.4 mi | $2,099 | $-691 (-25%) |
| Pasadena, CA | 6.8 mi | $2,183 | $-607 (-22%) |
| Burbank, CA | 8.2 mi | $2,096 | $-694 (-25%) |
| South Pasadena, CA | 8.5 mi | $2,130 | $-660 (-24%) |
| San Marino, CA | 9.4 mi | $2,040 | $-750 (-27%) |
| Alhambra, CA | 10.7 mi | $1,700 | $-1,090 (-39%) |
| San Gabriel, CA | 11.4 mi | $1,850 | $-940 (-34%) |
| Los Angeles, CA | 12 mi | $2,035 | $-755 (-27%) |
| Monterey Park, CA | 12.9 mi | $1,625 | $-1,165 (-42%) |
| East Los Angeles, CA | 13.2 mi | $1,600 | $-1,190 (-43%) |
Studio rent in La Canada Flintridge — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in La Canada Flintridge?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in La Canada Flintridge, California is $2,790 per month. This is +54% below the citywide median of $6,077.
What income do you need to afford a studio in La Canada Flintridge?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $111,600 ($9,300/month gross), which works out to roughly $53.65/hour at a full-time job.
Is La Canada Flintridge expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
La Canada Flintridge's studio median of $2,790 is +116% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 99th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does La Canada Flintridge rank for studio rent in California?
Among the 378 cities in California with studio data, La Canada Flintridge ranks #352 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near La Canada Flintridge?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include La Crescenta-Montrose ($2,200), Altadena ($2,110), Glendale ($2,099).