Studio Apartment Rent in La Habra, CA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in La Habra, California as of July 2026. That's +28% lower than the citywide median of $2,745 and +53% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in La Habra
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 Habra
Compare La Habra'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 La Habra.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs La Habra |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hacienda Heights, CA | 4.1 mi | $1,840 | $-140 (-7%) |
| Rowland Heights, CA | 4.2 mi | $1,890 | $-90 (-5%) |
| Fullerton, CA | 4.5 mi | $2,125 | +$145 (+7%) |
| Brea, CA | 4.6 mi | $2,440 | +$460 (+23%) |
| La Mirada, CA | 4.8 mi | $2,100 | +$120 (+6%) |
| Whittier, CA | 5.5 mi | $1,854 | $-126 (-6%) |
| La Puente, CA | 6.2 mi | $1,650 | $-330 (-17%) |
| Buena Park, CA | 6.8 mi | $2,150 | +$170 (+9%) |
| Placentia, CA | 8 mi | $2,120 | +$140 (+7%) |
| West Covina, CA | 8 mi | $2,013 | +$33 (+2%) |
| Anaheim, CA | 9 mi | $2,280 | +$300 (+15%) |
| Norwalk, CA | 9.3 mi | $1,730 | $-250 (-13%) |
Studio rent in La Habra — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in La Habra?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in La Habra, California is $1,980 per month. This is +28% below the citywide median of $2,745.
What income do you need to afford a studio in La Habra?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $79,200 ($6,600/month gross), which works out to roughly $38.08/hour at a full-time job.
Is La Habra expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
La Habra's studio median of $1,980 is +53% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 86th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does La Habra rank for studio rent in California?
Among the 383 cities in California with studio data, La Habra ranks #187 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near La Habra?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Hacienda Heights ($1,840), Rowland Heights ($1,890), Whittier ($1,854).