Studio Apartment Rent in Madera, CA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Madera, California as of July 2026. That's +46% lower than the citywide median of $2,344 and +2% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Madera
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 Madera
Compare Madera'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 Madera.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Madera |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresno, CA | 20.5 mi | $1,267 | +$7 (+1%) |
| Clovis, CA | 26.3 mi | $1,640 | +$380 (+30%) |
| Merced, CA | 40 mi | $1,090 | $-170 (-13%) |
| Lemoore, CA | 47.5 mi | $1,390 | +$130 (+10%) |
| Atwater, CA | 50.1 mi | $1,070 | $-190 (-15%) |
| Hanford, CA | 53.5 mi | $1,120 | $-140 (-11%) |
| Los Banos, CA | 56.7 mi | $1,250 | $-10 (-1%) |
| Visalia, CA | 64 mi | $1,183 | $-77 (-6%) |
| Turlock, CA | 69 mi | $1,145 | $-115 (-9%) |
| Tulare, CA | 70.1 mi | $1,130 | $-130 (-10%) |
| Ceres, CA | 76 mi | $1,130 | $-130 (-10%) |
| Oakdale, CA | 76.5 mi | $1,130 | $-130 (-10%) |
Studio rent in Madera — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Madera?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Madera, California is $1,260 per month. This is +46% below the citywide median of $2,344.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Madera?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $50,400 ($4,200/month gross), which works out to roughly $24.23/hour at a full-time job.
Is Madera expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Madera's studio median of $1,260 is +2% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 48th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Madera rank for studio rent in California?
Among the 383 cities in California with studio data, Madera ranks #40 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Madera?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Merced ($1,090), Atwater ($1,070), Hanford ($1,120).