Studio Apartment Rent in Lake Arrowhead, CA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Lake Arrowhead, California as of August 2026. That's +31% lower than the citywide median of $2,707 and +46% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Lake Arrowhead
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 Lake Arrowhead
Compare Lake Arrowhead'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 | $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 Lake Arrowhead.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Lake Arrowhead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crestline, CA | 5.8 mi | $1,640 | $-240 (-13%) |
| Running Springs, CA | 6.8 mi | $1,680 | $-200 (-11%) |
| Highland, CA | 9.3 mi | $1,570 | $-310 (-16%) |
| Hesperia, CA | 13.5 mi | $1,810 | $-70 (-4%) |
| Loma Linda, CA | 14.8 mi | $1,810 | $-70 (-4%) |
| Redlands, CA | 15.4 mi | $2,030 | +$150 (+8%) |
| Rialto, CA | 16 mi | $1,690 | $-190 (-10%) |
| Apple Valley, CA | 16.8 mi | $1,395 | $-485 (-26%) |
| Colton, CA | 17.4 mi | $1,730 | $-150 (-8%) |
| Grand Terrace, CA | 17.6 mi | $1,780 | $-100 (-5%) |
| Victorville, CA | 20.3 mi | $1,650 | $-230 (-12%) |
| Big Bear Lake, CA | 20.5 mi | $1,370 | $-510 (-27%) |
Studio rent in Lake Arrowhead — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Lake Arrowhead?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Lake Arrowhead, California is $1,880 per month. This is +31% below the citywide median of $2,707.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Lake Arrowhead?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $75,200 ($6,267/month gross), which works out to roughly $36.15/hour at a full-time job.
Is Lake Arrowhead expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Lake Arrowhead's studio median of $1,880 is +46% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 83th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Lake Arrowhead rank for studio rent in California?
Among the 378 cities in California with studio data, Lake Arrowhead ranks #164 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Lake Arrowhead?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Crestline ($1,640), Running Springs ($1,680), Highland ($1,570).