Studio Apartment Rent in La Crescenta-Montrose, CA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in La Crescenta-Montrose, California as of October 2026. That's +27% lower than the citywide median of $2,999 and +71% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in La Crescenta-Montrose
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 Crescenta-Montrose
Compare La Crescenta-Montrose'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 La Crescenta-Montrose.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs La Crescenta-Montrose |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Canada Flintridge, CA | 2.4 mi | $2,790 | +$590 (+27%) |
| Glendale, CA | 4.4 mi | $2,099 | $-101 (-5%) |
| Burbank, CA | 6 mi | $2,096 | $-104 (-5%) |
| Altadena, CA | 7.3 mi | $2,110 | $-90 (-4%) |
| Pasadena, CA | 8.8 mi | $2,183 | $-17 (-1%) |
| South Pasadena, CA | 9.8 mi | $2,130 | $-70 (-3%) |
| Los Angeles, CA | 11.8 mi | $2,035 | $-165 (-7%) |
| Alhambra, CA | 12.1 mi | $1,700 | $-500 (-23%) |
| San Gabriel, CA | 13.2 mi | $1,850 | $-350 (-16%) |
| West Hollywood, CA | 13.3 mi | $2,590 | +$390 (+18%) |
| East Los Angeles, CA | 13.9 mi | $1,600 | $-600 (-27%) |
| Monterey Park, CA | 14.1 mi | $1,625 | $-575 (-26%) |
Studio rent in La Crescenta-Montrose — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in La Crescenta-Montrose?
As of October 2026, the median studio apartment rent in La Crescenta-Montrose, California is $2,200 per month. This is +27% below the citywide median of $2,999.
What income do you need to afford a studio in La Crescenta-Montrose?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $88,000 ($7,333/month gross), which works out to roughly $42.31/hour at a full-time job.
Is La Crescenta-Montrose expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
La Crescenta-Montrose's studio median of $2,200 is +71% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 93th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does La Crescenta-Montrose rank for studio rent in California?
Among the 378 cities in California with studio data, La Crescenta-Montrose ranks #260 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near La Crescenta-Montrose?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Glendale ($2,099), Burbank ($2,096), Altadena ($2,110).