Studio Apartment Rent in Larkspur, CA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Larkspur, California as of July 2026. That's +37% lower than the citywide median of $4,077 and +98% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Larkspur
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 Larkspur
Compare Larkspur'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 Larkspur.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Larkspur |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corte Madera, CA | 1.7 mi | $2,770 | +$220 (+9%) |
| Mill Valley, CA | 3.5 mi | $2,530 | $-20 (-1%) |
| San Rafael, CA | 4.4 mi | $2,330 | $-220 (-9%) |
| San Anselmo, CA | 5.1 mi | $2,210 | $-340 (-13%) |
| Tiburon, CA | 5.7 mi | $2,890 | +$340 (+13%) |
| Fairfax, CA | 5.8 mi | $2,070 | $-480 (-19%) |
| Sausalito, CA | 5.9 mi | $2,450 | $-100 (-4%) |
| Novato, CA | 11.5 mi | $2,097 | $-453 (-18%) |
| San Pablo, CA | 13 mi | $1,709 | $-841 (-33%) |
| Richmond, CA | 13.6 mi | $1,685 | $-865 (-34%) |
| San Francisco, CA | 13.6 mi | $2,319 | $-231 (-9%) |
| El Cerrito, CA | 16.2 mi | $1,910 | $-640 (-25%) |
Studio rent in Larkspur — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Larkspur?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Larkspur, California is $2,550 per month. This is +37% below the citywide median of $4,077.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Larkspur?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $102,000 ($8,500/month gross), which works out to roughly $49.04/hour at a full-time job.
Is Larkspur expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Larkspur's studio median of $2,550 is +98% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 97th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Larkspur rank for studio rent in California?
Among the 383 cities in California with studio data, Larkspur ranks #322 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Larkspur?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Mill Valley ($2,530), San Rafael ($2,330), San Anselmo ($2,210).