Studio Apartment Rent in Napa, CA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Napa, California as of July 2026. That's +34% lower than the citywide median of $2,781 and +43% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Napa
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 Napa
Compare Napa'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 Napa.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Napa |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Canyon, CA | 10.9 mi | $2,110 | +$265 (+14%) |
| Vallejo, CA | 14.7 mi | $1,677 | $-168 (-9%) |
| Sonoma, CA | 14.7 mi | $1,840 | $-5 (0%) |
| Fairfield, CA | 15.2 mi | $1,875 | +$30 (+2%) |
| Benicia, CA | 19.5 mi | $2,000 | +$155 (+8%) |
| Vacaville, CA | 21.1 mi | $1,785 | $-60 (-3%) |
| Hercules, CA | 23 mi | $2,490 | +$645 (+35%) |
| Pinole, CA | 24.1 mi | $1,970 | +$125 (+7%) |
| Novato, CA | 25.6 mi | $2,097 | +$252 (+14%) |
| Martinez, CA | 26 mi | $1,750 | $-95 (-5%) |
| Suisun City, CA | 26.2 mi | $1,820 | $-25 (-1%) |
| San Pablo, CA | 26.8 mi | $1,709 | $-136 (-7%) |
Studio rent in Napa — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Napa?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Napa, California is $1,845 per month. This is +34% below the citywide median of $2,781.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Napa?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $73,800 ($6,150/month gross), which works out to roughly $35.48/hour at a full-time job.
Is Napa expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Napa's studio median of $1,845 is +43% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 82th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Napa rank for studio rent in California?
Among the 383 cities in California with studio data, Napa ranks #151 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Napa?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Vallejo ($1,677), Sonoma ($1,840), Vacaville ($1,785).