Studio Apartment Rent in La Verne, CA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in La Verne, California as of July 2026. That's +23% lower than the citywide median of $2,640 and +58% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in La Verne
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 Verne
Compare La Verne'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 Verne.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs La Verne |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claremont, CA | 5.4 mi | $2,110 | +$70 (+3%) |
| San Dimas, CA | 5.4 mi | $2,230 | +$190 (+9%) |
| Glendora, CA | 5.9 mi | $2,115 | +$75 (+4%) |
| Pomona, CA | 8.1 mi | $1,600 | $-440 (-22%) |
| Upland, CA | 8.9 mi | $2,395 | +$355 (+17%) |
| Montclair, CA | 9.1 mi | $1,860 | $-180 (-9%) |
| Azusa, CA | 9.4 mi | $1,700 | $-340 (-17%) |
| Duarte, CA | 12.9 mi | $2,030 | $-10 (0%) |
| West Covina, CA | 13 mi | $2,013 | $-27 (-1%) |
| Ontario, CA | 13.4 mi | $2,067 | +$27 (+1%) |
| Diamond Bar, CA | 13.8 mi | $2,380 | +$340 (+17%) |
| Rancho Cucamonga, CA | 14.4 mi | $2,450 | +$410 (+20%) |
Studio rent in La Verne — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in La Verne?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in La Verne, California is $2,040 per month. This is +23% below the citywide median of $2,640.
What income do you need to afford a studio in La Verne?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $81,600 ($6,800/month gross), which works out to roughly $39.23/hour at a full-time job.
Is La Verne expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
La Verne's studio median of $2,040 is +58% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 89th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does La Verne rank for studio rent in California?
Among the 383 cities in California with studio data, La Verne ranks #209 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near La Verne?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Pomona ($1,600), Montclair ($1,860), Azusa ($1,700).