Studio Apartment Rent in Monterey Park, CA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Monterey Park, California as of August 2026. That's +39% lower than the citywide median of $2,649 and +26% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Monterey Park
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 Monterey Park
Compare Monterey Park's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in California
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florin | $738 |
| 2 | Ridgecrest | $864 |
| 3 | Taft | $870 |
| 4 | Lakeport | $890 |
| 5 | El Centro | $910 |
| 6 | Barstow | $915 |
| 7 | Red Bluff | $930 |
| 8 | California City | $940 |
| 9 | Clearlake | $950 |
| 10 | Paradise | $970 |
| 11 | Eureka | $980 |
| 12 | Oroville | $985 |
| 13 | Fortuna | $990 |
| 14 | Florence-Graham | $1,029 |
| 15 | Porterville | $1,050 |
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 | 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? 4 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Monterey Park.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Monterey Park |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alhambra, CA | 2.2 mi | $1,700 | +$75 (+5%) |
| Montebello, CA | 2.8 mi | $1,650 | +$25 (+2%) |
| East Los Angeles, CA | 3.2 mi | $1,600 | $-25 (-2%) |
| Rosemead, CA | 3.2 mi | $1,600 | $-25 (-2%) |
| South Pasadena, CA | 4.4 mi | $2,130 | +$505 (+31%) |
| San Gabriel, CA | 4.4 mi | $1,850 | +$225 (+14%) |
| San Marino, CA | 5 mi | $2,040 | +$415 (+26%) |
| Pico Rivera, CA | 5.1 mi | $1,770 | +$145 (+9%) |
| Maywood, CA | 6 mi | $1,071 | $-554 (-34%) |
| Temple City, CA | 6 mi | $1,870 | +$245 (+15%) |
| Pasadena, CA | 7 mi | $2,183 | +$558 (+34%) |
| El Monte, CA | 7.1 mi | $1,600 | $-25 (-2%) |
Studio rent in Monterey Park — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Monterey Park?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Monterey Park, California is $1,625 per month. This is +39% below the citywide median of $2,649.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Monterey Park?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $65,000 ($5,417/month gross), which works out to roughly $31.25/hour at a full-time job.
Is Monterey Park expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Monterey Park's studio median of $1,625 is +26% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 72th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Monterey Park rank for studio rent in California?
Among the 378 cities in California with studio data, Monterey Park ranks #87 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Monterey Park?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include East Los Angeles ($1,600), Rosemead ($1,600), Maywood ($1,071).