Studio Apartment Rent in La Puente, CA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in La Puente, California as of July 2026. That's +31% lower than the citywide median of $2,383 and +28% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in La Puente
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 Puente
Compare La Puente'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? 2 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than La Puente.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs La Puente |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Covina, CA | 2.2 mi | $2,013 | +$363 (+22%) |
| Hacienda Heights, CA | 3.3 mi | $1,840 | +$190 (+12%) |
| Rowland Heights, CA | 4.6 mi | $1,890 | +$240 (+15%) |
| Baldwin Park, CA | 5.1 mi | $1,600 | $-50 (-3%) |
| La Habra, CA | 6.2 mi | $1,980 | +$330 (+20%) |
| El Monte, CA | 7.1 mi | $1,600 | $-50 (-3%) |
| Whittier, CA | 7.5 mi | $1,854 | +$204 (+12%) |
| Duarte, CA | 7.7 mi | $2,030 | +$380 (+23%) |
| Brea, CA | 7.9 mi | $2,440 | +$790 (+48%) |
| Diamond Bar, CA | 8.5 mi | $2,380 | +$730 (+44%) |
| Glendora, CA | 9.5 mi | $2,115 | +$465 (+28%) |
| Temple City, CA | 9.7 mi | $1,870 | +$220 (+13%) |
Studio rent in La Puente — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in La Puente?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in La Puente, California is $1,650 per month. This is +31% below the citywide median of $2,383.
What income do you need to afford a studio in La Puente?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $66,000 ($5,500/month gross), which works out to roughly $31.73/hour at a full-time job.
Is La Puente expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
La Puente's studio median of $1,650 is +28% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 73th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does La Puente rank for studio rent in California?
Among the 383 cities in California with studio data, La Puente ranks #100 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near La Puente?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Baldwin Park ($1,600), El Monte ($1,600).