Studio Apartment Rent in Los Osos, CA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Los Osos, California as of October 2026. That's +40% lower than the citywide median of $2,869 and +33% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Los Osos
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 Osos
Compare Los Osos'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? 4 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Los Osos.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Los Osos |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Luis Obispo, CA | 11.3 mi | $1,820 | +$110 (+6%) |
| Atascadero, CA | 15.2 mi | $1,510 | $-200 (-12%) |
| Pismo Beach, CA | 15.3 mi | $2,000 | +$290 (+17%) |
| Grover Beach, CA | 19.1 mi | $1,650 | $-60 (-4%) |
| Paso Robles, CA | 26 mi | $1,590 | $-120 (-7%) |
| Arroyo Grande, CA | 26.1 mi | $1,800 | +$90 (+5%) |
| Nipomo, CA | 29 mi | $1,740 | +$30 (+2%) |
| Santa Maria, CA | 40.7 mi | $2,257 | +$547 (+32%) |
| Lompoc, CA | 58.6 mi | $2,100 | +$390 (+23%) |
| Goleta, CA | 76.5 mi | $2,600 | +$890 (+52%) |
| Isla Vista, CA | 90.8 mi | $1,535 | $-175 (-10%) |
| Santa Barbara, CA | 95.4 mi | $3,000 | +$1,290 (+75%) |
Studio rent in Los Osos — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Los Osos?
As of October 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Los Osos, California is $1,710 per month. This is +40% below the citywide median of $2,869.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Los Osos?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $68,400 ($5,700/month gross), which works out to roughly $32.88/hour at a full-time job.
Is Los Osos expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Los Osos's studio median of $1,710 is +33% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 77th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Los Osos rank for studio rent in California?
Among the 378 cities in California with studio data, Los Osos ranks #116 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Los Osos?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Atascadero ($1,510), Grover Beach ($1,650), Paso Robles ($1,590).