Studio Apartment Rent in Los Gatos, CA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Los Gatos, California as of August 2026. That's +36% lower than the citywide median of $4,256 and +111% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Los Gatos
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 Gatos
Compare Los Gatos'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? 3 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Los Gatos.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Los Gatos |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campbell, CA | 4.1 mi | $2,540 | $-180 (-7%) |
| Saratoga, CA | 6.9 mi | $2,910 | +$190 (+7%) |
| Santa Clara, CA | 10 mi | $2,770 | +$50 (+2%) |
| Cupertino, CA | 10.5 mi | $3,410 | +$690 (+25%) |
| Scotts Valley, CA | 11.2 mi | $3,420 | +$700 (+26%) |
| Sunnyvale, CA | 12.1 mi | $3,010 | +$290 (+11%) |
| Mountain View, CA | 14.7 mi | $2,890 | +$170 (+6%) |
| San Jose, CA | 15.4 mi | $2,553 | $-167 (-6%) |
| Aptos, CA | 15.6 mi | $3,420 | +$700 (+26%) |
| Los Altos, CA | 16.2 mi | $3,130 | +$410 (+15%) |
| Santa Cruz, CA | 16.4 mi | $3,520 | +$800 (+29%) |
| Milpitas, CA | 16.6 mi | $2,650 | $-70 (-3%) |
Studio rent in Los Gatos — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Los Gatos?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Los Gatos, California is $2,720 per month. This is +36% below the citywide median of $4,256.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Los Gatos?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $108,800 ($9,067/month gross), which works out to roughly $52.31/hour at a full-time job.
Is Los Gatos expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Los Gatos's studio median of $2,720 is +111% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 98th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Los Gatos rank for studio rent in California?
Among the 378 cities in California with studio data, Los Gatos ranks #343 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Los Gatos?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Campbell ($2,540), San Jose ($2,553), Milpitas ($2,650).