Studio Apartment Rent in Marina del Rey, CA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Marina del Rey, California as of October 2026. That's +30% lower than the citywide median of $4,009 and +116% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Marina del Rey
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 Marina del Rey
Compare Marina del Rey'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 Marina del Rey.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Marina del Rey |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Monica, CA | 3.9 mi | $2,352 | $-438 (-16%) |
| Culver City, CA | 4.8 mi | $2,400 | $-390 (-14%) |
| El Segundo, CA | 5.4 mi | $2,470 | $-320 (-11%) |
| Manhattan Beach, CA | 7.1 mi | $2,790 | — |
| Inglewood, CA | 7.6 mi | $1,698 | $-1,092 (-39%) |
| Beverly Hills, CA | 7.8 mi | $2,663 | $-127 (-5%) |
| Hawthorne, CA | 8.5 mi | $1,650 | $-1,140 (-41%) |
| Hermosa Beach, CA | 8.7 mi | $2,700 | $-90 (-3%) |
| Lawndale, CA | 9.4 mi | $1,770 | $-1,020 (-37%) |
| West Hollywood, CA | 9.5 mi | $2,590 | $-200 (-7%) |
| Redondo Beach, CA | 10.1 mi | $2,325 | $-465 (-17%) |
| Westmont, CA | 10.8 mi | $1,233 | $-1,557 (-56%) |
Studio rent in Marina del Rey — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Marina del Rey?
As of October 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Marina del Rey, California is $2,790 per month. This is +30% below the citywide median of $4,009.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Marina del Rey?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $111,600 ($9,300/month gross), which works out to roughly $53.65/hour at a full-time job.
Is Marina del Rey expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Marina del Rey's studio median of $2,790 is +116% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 99th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Marina del Rey rank for studio rent in California?
Among the 378 cities in California with studio data, Marina del Rey ranks #355 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Marina del Rey?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Santa Monica ($2,352), Culver City ($2,400), El Segundo ($2,470).