Studio Apartment Rent in McKinleyville, CA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in McKinleyville, California as of July 2026. That's +33% lower than the citywide median of $1,607 and +17% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in McKinleyville
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 McKinleyville
Compare McKinleyville'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 McKinleyville.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs McKinleyville |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arcata, CA | 7.2 mi | $1,110 | +$40 (+4%) |
| Eureka, CA | 13.1 mi | $980 | $-90 (-8%) |
| Grants Pass, OR | 113.1 mi | $950 | $-120 (-11%) |
| Redding, CA | 120.6 mi | $1,143 | +$73 (+7%) |
| Medford, OR | 124 mi | $980 | $-90 (-8%) |
| Central Point, OR | 125.7 mi | $1,070 | — |
| Anderson, CA | 127.2 mi | $1,060 | $-10 (-1%) |
| Red Bluff, CA | 127.4 mi | $930 | $-140 (-13%) |
| Ashland, OR | 132.2 mi | $1,070 | — |
| Ukiah, CA | 137.2 mi | $1,200 | +$130 (+12%) |
| Lakeport, CA | 152.6 mi | $890 | $-180 (-17%) |
| Clearlake, CA | 168.8 mi | $950 | $-120 (-11%) |
Studio rent in McKinleyville — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in McKinleyville?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in McKinleyville, California is $1,070 per month. This is +33% below the citywide median of $1,607.
What income do you need to afford a studio in McKinleyville?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $42,800 ($3,567/month gross), which works out to roughly $20.58/hour at a full-time job.
Is McKinleyville expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
McKinleyville's studio median of $1,070 is +17% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 33th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does McKinleyville rank for studio rent in California?
Among the 383 cities in California with studio data, McKinleyville ranks #18 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near McKinleyville?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Eureka ($980), Grants Pass ($950), Medford ($980).