Studio Apartment Rent in Montclair, CA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Montclair, California as of October 2026. That's +36% lower than the citywide median of $2,895 and +44% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Montclair
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 Montclair
Compare Montclair'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? 2 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Montclair.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Montclair |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claremont, CA | 4 mi | $2,110 | +$250 (+13%) |
| Upland, CA | 4.4 mi | $1,697 | $-163 (-9%) |
| Pomona, CA | 4.4 mi | $1,600 | $-260 (-14%) |
| Ontario, CA | 5.3 mi | $2,067 | +$207 (+11%) |
| Chino, CA | 6.9 mi | $2,335 | +$475 (+26%) |
| Chino Hills, CA | 8 mi | $2,660 | +$800 (+43%) |
| San Dimas, CA | 8.2 mi | $2,230 | +$370 (+20%) |
| La Verne, CA | 9.1 mi | $2,040 | +$180 (+10%) |
| Rancho Cucamonga, CA | 10.1 mi | $2,450 | +$590 (+32%) |
| Diamond Bar, CA | 10.4 mi | $2,380 | +$520 (+28%) |
| Glendora, CA | 11.3 mi | $2,115 | +$255 (+14%) |
| Eastvale, CA | 11.9 mi | $2,660 | +$800 (+43%) |
Studio rent in Montclair — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Montclair?
As of October 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Montclair, California is $1,860 per month. This is +36% below the citywide median of $2,895.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Montclair?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $74,400 ($6,200/month gross), which works out to roughly $35.77/hour at a full-time job.
Is Montclair expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Montclair's studio median of $1,860 is +44% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 83th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Montclair rank for studio rent in California?
Among the 378 cities in California with studio data, Montclair ranks #157 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Montclair?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Upland ($1,697), Pomona ($1,600).