Studio Apartment Rent in Lemon Grove, CA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Lemon Grove, California as of June 2026. That's +34% lower than the citywide median of $2,681 and +36% above the national studio median of $1,295.
Income needed for a studio in Lemon Grove
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 Lemon Grove
Compare Lemon Grove's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in California
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oildale | $723 |
| 2 | Florin | $738 |
| 3 | Taft | $870 |
| 4 | Ridgecrest | $884 |
| 5 | Lakeport | $890 |
| 6 | Red Bluff | $930 |
| 7 | California City | $940 |
| 8 | Paradise | $970 |
| 9 | Eureka | $980 |
| 10 | Oroville | $985 |
| 11 | Florence-Graham | $1,029 |
| 12 | Porterville | $1,050 |
| 13 | Anderson | $1,060 |
| 14 | Atwater | $1,070 |
| 15 | McKinleyville | $1,070 |
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 | Soquel | $3,190 |
| 6 | Coronado | $3,190 |
| 7 | Ladera Ranch | $3,140 |
| 8 | Los Altos | $3,130 |
| 9 | Foster City | $3,130 |
| 10 | Newport Beach | $3,102 |
| 11 | Capitola | $3,100 |
| 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? 1 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Lemon Grove.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Lemon Grove |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Valley, CA | 2.8 mi | $1,760 | — |
| La Mesa, CA | 3 mi | $1,995 | +$235 (+13%) |
| Bonita, CA | 4.8 mi | $2,260 | +$500 (+28%) |
| National City, CA | 6 mi | $1,600 | $-160 (-9%) |
| Chula Vista, CA | 7.4 mi | $2,626 | +$866 (+49%) |
| Santee, CA | 8.8 mi | $2,010 | +$250 (+14%) |
| San Diego, CA | 8.8 mi | $2,363 | +$603 (+34%) |
| El Cajon, CA | 10 mi | $1,923 | +$163 (+9%) |
| Coronado, CA | 12.3 mi | $3,190 | +$1,430 (+81%) |
| Imperial Beach, CA | 12.5 mi | $1,910 | +$150 (+9%) |
| Lakeside, CA | 15.6 mi | $1,860 | +$100 (+6%) |
| Poway, CA | 17.3 mi | $2,150 | +$390 (+22%) |
Studio rent in Lemon Grove — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Lemon Grove?
As of June 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Lemon Grove, California is $1,760 per month. This is +34% below the citywide median of $2,681.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Lemon Grove?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $70,400 ($5,867/month gross), which works out to roughly $33.85/hour at a full-time job.
Is Lemon Grove expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Lemon Grove's studio median of $1,760 is +36% above the national studio median of $1,295. It ranks in the 78th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Lemon Grove rank for studio rent in California?
Among the 379 cities in California with studio data, Lemon Grove ranks #123 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Lemon Grove?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include National City ($1,600).