Studio Apartment Rent in Los Alamitos, CA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Los Alamitos, California as of October 2026. That's +30% lower than the citywide median of $3,143 and +71% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Los Alamitos
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 Los Alamitos
Compare Los Alamitos's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in California
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florin | $738 |
| 2 | Taft | $870 |
| 3 | Ridgecrest | $887 |
| 4 | Lakeport | $890 |
| 5 | El Centro | $910 |
| 6 | Red Bluff | $930 |
| 7 | California City | $940 |
| 8 | Clearlake | $950 |
| 9 | Paradise | $970 |
| 10 | Eureka | $980 |
| 11 | Oroville | $985 |
| 12 | Fortuna | $990 |
| 13 | Porterville | $1,050 |
| 14 | Anderson | $1,060 |
| 15 | Shafter | $1,060 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in California
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Montecito | $3,570 |
| 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? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Los Alamitos.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Los Alamitos |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cypress, CA | 2.3 mi | $2,210 | +$10 (0%) |
| Seal Beach, CA | 2.7 mi | $2,370 | +$170 (+8%) |
| Stanton, CA | 4.7 mi | $1,980 | $-220 (-10%) |
| Lakewood, CA | 5 mi | $2,307 | +$107 (+5%) |
| Westminster, CA | 5.6 mi | $1,980 | $-220 (-10%) |
| Buena Park, CA | 6 mi | $2,150 | $-50 (-2%) |
| Long Beach, CA | 7.1 mi | $1,864 | $-336 (-15%) |
| Huntington Beach, CA | 7.6 mi | $2,373 | +$173 (+8%) |
| Bellflower, CA | 7.8 mi | $1,680 | $-520 (-24%) |
| Norwalk, CA | 7.8 mi | $1,730 | $-470 (-21%) |
| La Mirada, CA | 8.3 mi | $2,100 | $-100 (-5%) |
| Fountain Valley, CA | 9.7 mi | $2,520 | +$320 (+15%) |
Studio rent in Los Alamitos — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Los Alamitos?
As of October 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Los Alamitos, California is $2,200 per month. This is +30% below the citywide median of $3,143.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Los Alamitos?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $88,000 ($7,333/month gross), which works out to roughly $42.31/hour at a full-time job.
Is Los Alamitos expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Los Alamitos's studio median of $2,200 is +71% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 93th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Los Alamitos rank for studio rent in California?
Among the 378 cities in California with studio data, Los Alamitos ranks #261 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Los Alamitos?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Stanton ($1,980), Westminster ($1,980), Buena Park ($2,150).