Studio Apartment Rent in Moreno Valley, CA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Moreno Valley, California as of August 2026. That's +13% lower than the citywide median of $2,381 and +60% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Moreno Valley
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 Moreno Valley
Compare Moreno Valley'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? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Moreno Valley.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Moreno Valley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perris, CA | 6.1 mi | $1,990 | $-73 (-4%) |
| Redlands, CA | 9 mi | $2,030 | $-33 (-2%) |
| Colton, CA | 9.2 mi | $1,730 | $-333 (-16%) |
| Loma Linda, CA | 9.6 mi | $1,810 | $-253 (-12%) |
| Grand Terrace, CA | 10.6 mi | $1,780 | $-283 (-14%) |
| Calimesa, CA | 12 mi | $1,810 | $-253 (-12%) |
| Riverside, CA | 12.4 mi | $2,001 | $-62 (-3%) |
| Highland, CA | 14.6 mi | $1,570 | $-493 (-24%) |
| Menifee, CA | 14.9 mi | $2,100 | +$37 (+2%) |
| Beaumont, CA | 15.5 mi | $1,620 | $-443 (-21%) |
| Rialto, CA | 17.7 mi | $1,690 | $-373 (-18%) |
| Lake Elsinore, CA | 19.2 mi | $2,180 | +$117 (+6%) |
Studio rent in Moreno Valley — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Moreno Valley?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Moreno Valley, California is $2,063 per month. This is +13% below the citywide median of $2,381.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Moreno Valley?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $82,520 ($6,877/month gross), which works out to roughly $39.67/hour at a full-time job.
Is Moreno Valley expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Moreno Valley's studio median of $2,063 is +60% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 90th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Moreno Valley rank for studio rent in California?
Among the 378 cities in California with studio data, Moreno Valley ranks #212 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Moreno Valley?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Perris ($1,990), Redlands ($2,030), Colton ($1,730).