Studio Apartment Rent in Lathrop, CA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Lathrop, California as of July 2026. That's +46% lower than the citywide median of $3,083 and +29% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Lathrop
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 Lathrop
Compare Lathrop'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 Lathrop.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Lathrop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manteca, CA | 6.6 mi | $1,430 | $-230 (-14%) |
| Stockton, CA | 13.6 mi | $1,289 | $-371 (-22%) |
| Tracy, CA | 14 mi | $1,773 | +$113 (+7%) |
| Discovery Bay, CA | 20.1 mi | $2,510 | +$850 (+51%) |
| Lodi, CA | 22.1 mi | $1,310 | $-350 (-21%) |
| Modesto, CA | 23.4 mi | $1,143 | $-517 (-31%) |
| Patterson, CA | 25.2 mi | $1,330 | $-330 (-20%) |
| Brentwood, CA | 25.8 mi | $2,150 | +$490 (+30%) |
| Riverbank, CA | 26.1 mi | $1,180 | $-480 (-29%) |
| Livermore, CA | 26.9 mi | $2,140 | +$480 (+29%) |
| Oakley, CA | 29.1 mi | $1,810 | +$150 (+9%) |
| Ceres, CA | 30.5 mi | $1,130 | $-530 (-32%) |
Studio rent in Lathrop — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Lathrop?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Lathrop, California is $1,660 per month. This is +46% below the citywide median of $3,083.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Lathrop?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $66,400 ($5,533/month gross), which works out to roughly $31.92/hour at a full-time job.
Is Lathrop expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Lathrop's studio median of $1,660 is +29% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 74th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Lathrop rank for studio rent in California?
Among the 383 cities in California with studio data, Lathrop ranks #106 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Lathrop?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Manteca ($1,430), Stockton ($1,289), Lodi ($1,310).