Studio Apartment Rent in Moorpark, CA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Moorpark, California as of August 2026. That's +37% lower than the citywide median of $3,362 and +64% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Moorpark
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 Moorpark
Compare Moorpark'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? 2 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Moorpark.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Moorpark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westlake Village, CA | 11 mi | $2,440 | +$330 (+16%) |
| Camarillo, CA | 11.1 mi | $2,130 | +$20 (+1%) |
| Simi Valley, CA | 11.5 mi | $2,165 | +$55 (+3%) |
| Oak Park, CA | 11.8 mi | $2,570 | +$460 (+22%) |
| Agoura Hills, CA | 15.3 mi | $2,790 | +$680 (+32%) |
| Malibu, CA | 16.2 mi | $2,790 | +$680 (+32%) |
| Stevenson Ranch, CA | 18.4 mi | $2,540 | +$430 (+20%) |
| Port Hueneme, CA | 19.1 mi | $1,760 | $-350 (-17%) |
| Calabasas, CA | 19.7 mi | $2,790 | +$680 (+32%) |
| Oxnard, CA | 20.6 mi | $1,720 | $-390 (-18%) |
| Topanga, CA | 23.4 mi | $2,790 | +$680 (+32%) |
| Santa Clarita, CA | 28.9 mi | $2,332 | +$222 (+11%) |
Studio rent in Moorpark — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Moorpark?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Moorpark, California is $2,110 per month. This is +37% below the citywide median of $3,362.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Moorpark?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $84,400 ($7,033/month gross), which works out to roughly $40.58/hour at a full-time job.
Is Moorpark expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Moorpark's studio median of $2,110 is +64% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 91th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Moorpark rank for studio rent in California?
Among the 378 cities in California with studio data, Moorpark ranks #232 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Moorpark?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Port Hueneme ($1,760), Oxnard ($1,720).