Studio Apartment Rent in Lodi, CA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Lodi, California as of July 2026. That's +39% lower than the citywide median of $2,137 and +2% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Lodi
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 Lodi
Compare Lodi'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? 2 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Lodi.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Lodi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stockton, CA | 10.1 mi | $1,289 | $-21 (-2%) |
| Elk Grove, CA | 21 mi | $2,033 | +$723 (+55%) |
| Lathrop, CA | 22.1 mi | $1,660 | +$350 (+27%) |
| Manteca, CA | 23.6 mi | $1,430 | +$120 (+9%) |
| Florin, CA | 26.9 mi | $738 | $-572 (-44%) |
| Discovery Bay, CA | 28.9 mi | $2,510 | +$1,200 (+92%) |
| Rosemont, CA | 29.9 mi | $1,520 | +$210 (+16%) |
| Oakley, CA | 30.8 mi | $1,810 | +$500 (+38%) |
| La Riviera, CA | 31.2 mi | $1,457 | +$147 (+11%) |
| Brentwood, CA | 31.2 mi | $2,150 | +$840 (+64%) |
| Rancho Cordova, CA | 31.3 mi | $1,913 | +$603 (+46%) |
| Tracy, CA | 32.5 mi | $1,773 | +$463 (+35%) |
Studio rent in Lodi — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Lodi?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Lodi, California is $1,310 per month. This is +39% below the citywide median of $2,137.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Lodi?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $52,400 ($4,367/month gross), which works out to roughly $25.19/hour at a full-time job.
Is Lodi expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Lodi's studio median of $1,310 is +2% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 51th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Lodi rank for studio rent in California?
Among the 383 cities in California with studio data, Lodi ranks #44 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Lodi?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Stockton ($1,289), Florin ($738).