Studio Apartment Rent in Ladera Ranch, CA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Ladera Ranch, California as of August 2026. That's +17% lower than the citywide median of $3,789 and +143% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Ladera Ranch
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 Ladera Ranch
Compare Ladera Ranch's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in California
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florin | $738 |
| 2 | Ridgecrest | $864 |
| 3 | Taft | $870 |
| 4 | Lakeport | $890 |
| 5 | El Centro | $910 |
| 6 | Barstow | $915 |
| 7 | Red Bluff | $930 |
| 8 | California City | $940 |
| 9 | Clearlake | $950 |
| 10 | Paradise | $970 |
| 11 | Eureka | $980 |
| 12 | Oroville | $985 |
| 13 | Fortuna | $990 |
| 14 | Florence-Graham | $1,029 |
| 15 | Porterville | $1,050 |
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 (this page) | $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 Ladera Ranch.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Ladera Ranch |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Juan Capistrano, CA | 3.3 mi | $2,470 | $-670 (-21%) |
| Rancho Mission Viejo, CA | 3.8 mi | $2,715 | $-425 (-14%) |
| Rancho Santa Margarita, CA | 5.1 mi | $2,630 | $-510 (-16%) |
| Laguna Niguel, CA | 5.5 mi | $2,720 | $-420 (-13%) |
| Laguna Hills, CA | 5.9 mi | $2,610 | $-530 (-17%) |
| San Clemente, CA | 7.1 mi | $2,790 | $-350 (-11%) |
| Dana Point, CA | 7.1 mi | $2,655 | $-485 (-15%) |
| Aliso Viejo, CA | 7.6 mi | $2,770 | $-370 (-12%) |
| Laguna Woods, CA | 8.7 mi | $2,160 | $-980 (-31%) |
| Lake Forest, CA | 9.4 mi | $2,675 | $-465 (-15%) |
| Laguna Beach, CA | 10.4 mi | $2,890 | $-250 (-8%) |
| Irvine, CA | 14.8 mi | $3,000 | $-140 (-4%) |
Studio rent in Ladera Ranch — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Ladera Ranch?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Ladera Ranch, California is $3,140 per month. This is +17% below the citywide median of $3,789.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Ladera Ranch?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $125,600 ($10,467/month gross), which works out to roughly $60.38/hour at a full-time job.
Is Ladera Ranch expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Ladera Ranch's studio median of $3,140 is +143% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 100th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Ladera Ranch rank for studio rent in California?
Among the 378 cities in California with studio data, Ladera Ranch ranks #373 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Ladera Ranch?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include San Juan Capistrano ($2,470), Rancho Mission Viejo ($2,715), Rancho Santa Margarita ($2,630).