Studio Apartment Rent in Menifee, CA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Menifee, California as of July 2026. That's +26% lower than the citywide median of $2,824 and +63% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Menifee
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 Menifee
Compare Menifee'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 Menifee.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Menifee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wildomar, CA | 7.9 mi | $2,090 | $-10 (0%) |
| Perris, CA | 8.9 mi | $1,990 | $-110 (-5%) |
| Winchester, CA | 9.4 mi | $2,630 | +$530 (+25%) |
| Murrieta, CA | 10.6 mi | $2,370 | +$270 (+13%) |
| Lake Elsinore, CA | 11.1 mi | $2,180 | +$80 (+4%) |
| Temecula, CA | 13.9 mi | $2,087 | $-13 (-1%) |
| Moreno Valley, CA | 14.9 mi | $2,063 | $-37 (-2%) |
| Hemet, CA | 15.1 mi | $1,557 | $-543 (-26%) |
| San Jacinto, CA | 18.3 mi | $1,480 | $-620 (-30%) |
| Riverside, CA | 21.3 mi | $2,001 | $-99 (-5%) |
| Fallbrook, CA | 21.6 mi | $1,660 | $-440 (-21%) |
| Beaumont, CA | 21.6 mi | $1,620 | $-480 (-23%) |
Studio rent in Menifee — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Menifee?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Menifee, California is $2,100 per month. This is +26% below the citywide median of $2,824.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Menifee?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $84,000 ($7,000/month gross), which works out to roughly $40.38/hour at a full-time job.
Is Menifee expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Menifee's studio median of $2,100 is +63% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 90th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Menifee rank for studio rent in California?
Among the 383 cities in California with studio data, Menifee ranks #230 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Menifee?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Wildomar ($2,090), Perris ($1,990), Temecula ($2,087).