Studio Apartment Rent in Los Banos, CA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Los Banos, California as of July 2026. That's +47% lower than the citywide median of $2,363 and +3% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Los Banos
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 Banos
Compare Los Banos'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 Los Banos.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Los Banos |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atwater, CA | 21.8 mi | $1,070 | $-180 (-14%) |
| Turlock, CA | 29.9 mi | $1,145 | $-105 (-8%) |
| Merced, CA | 31 mi | $1,090 | $-160 (-13%) |
| Ceres, CA | 34.4 mi | $1,130 | $-120 (-10%) |
| Hollister, CA | 36.8 mi | $2,150 | +$900 (+72%) |
| Patterson, CA | 37.6 mi | $1,330 | +$80 (+6%) |
| Modesto, CA | 42.2 mi | $1,143 | $-107 (-9%) |
| Riverbank, CA | 46.1 mi | $1,180 | $-70 (-6%) |
| Gilroy, CA | 49.2 mi | $2,150 | +$900 (+72%) |
| Oakdale, CA | 50 mi | $1,130 | $-120 (-10%) |
| Morgan Hill, CA | 52.6 mi | $2,150 | +$900 (+72%) |
| Manteca, CA | 56 mi | $1,430 | +$180 (+14%) |
Studio rent in Los Banos — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Los Banos?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Los Banos, California is $1,250 per month. This is +47% below the citywide median of $2,363.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Los Banos?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $50,000 ($4,167/month gross), which works out to roughly $24.04/hour at a full-time job.
Is Los Banos expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Los Banos's studio median of $1,250 is +3% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 47th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Los Banos rank for studio rent in California?
Among the 383 cities in California with studio data, Los Banos ranks #39 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Los Banos?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Atwater ($1,070), Turlock ($1,145), Merced ($1,090).