Studio Apartment Rent in Livermore, CA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Livermore, California as of August 2026. That's +31% lower than the citywide median of $3,115 and +66% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Livermore
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 Livermore
Compare Livermore'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? 4 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Livermore.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Livermore |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tracy, CA | 12.9 mi | $1,773 | $-367 (-17%) |
| Pleasanton, CA | 14.6 mi | $2,430 | +$290 (+14%) |
| Discovery Bay, CA | 16.9 mi | $2,510 | +$370 (+17%) |
| Dublin, CA | 18.3 mi | $2,590 | +$450 (+21%) |
| Milpitas, CA | 19.4 mi | $2,650 | +$510 (+24%) |
| Brentwood, CA | 19.8 mi | $2,150 | +$10 (0%) |
| San Ramon, CA | 21.2 mi | $2,405 | +$265 (+12%) |
| Danville, CA | 23.4 mi | $2,520 | +$380 (+18%) |
| Fremont, CA | 23.5 mi | $2,425 | +$285 (+13%) |
| Union City, CA | 24.7 mi | $2,070 | $-70 (-3%) |
| Oakley, CA | 24.8 mi | $1,810 | $-330 (-15%) |
| Antioch, CA | 25.5 mi | $2,070 | $-70 (-3%) |
Studio rent in Livermore — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Livermore?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Livermore, California is $2,140 per month. This is +31% below the citywide median of $3,115.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Livermore?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $85,600 ($7,133/month gross), which works out to roughly $41.15/hour at a full-time job.
Is Livermore expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Livermore's studio median of $2,140 is +66% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 92th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Livermore rank for studio rent in California?
Among the 378 cities in California with studio data, Livermore ranks #244 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Livermore?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Tracy ($1,773), Union City ($2,070), Oakley ($1,810).