Studio Apartment Rent in La Mirada, CA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in La Mirada, California as of October 2026. That's +34% lower than the citywide median of $3,191 and +63% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in La Mirada
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 Mirada
Compare La Mirada'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 Mirada.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs La Mirada |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buena Park, CA | 2.9 mi | $2,150 | +$50 (+2%) |
| La Habra, CA | 4.8 mi | $1,980 | $-120 (-6%) |
| Whittier, CA | 4.9 mi | $1,854 | $-246 (-12%) |
| Norwalk, CA | 5.1 mi | $1,730 | $-370 (-18%) |
| Fullerton, CA | 5.9 mi | $2,125 | +$25 (+1%) |
| Cypress, CA | 6.1 mi | $2,210 | +$110 (+5%) |
| Stanton, CA | 7 mi | $1,980 | $-120 (-6%) |
| Hacienda Heights, CA | 7.2 mi | $1,840 | $-260 (-12%) |
| Lakewood, CA | 8.2 mi | $2,307 | +$207 (+10%) |
| Pico Rivera, CA | 8.2 mi | $1,770 | $-330 (-16%) |
| Bellflower, CA | 8.2 mi | $1,680 | $-420 (-20%) |
| Los Alamitos, CA | 8.3 mi | $2,200 | +$100 (+5%) |
Studio rent in La Mirada — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in La Mirada?
As of October 2026, the median studio apartment rent in La Mirada, California is $2,100 per month. This is +34% below the citywide median of $3,191.
What income do you need to afford a studio in La Mirada?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $84,000 ($7,000/month gross), which works out to roughly $40.38/hour at a full-time job.
Is La Mirada expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
La Mirada's studio median of $2,100 is +63% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 91th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does La Mirada rank for studio rent in California?
Among the 378 cities in California with studio data, La Mirada ranks #226 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near La Mirada?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include La Habra ($1,980), Whittier ($1,854), Norwalk ($1,730).