Studio Apartment Rent in Newport Beach, CA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Newport Beach, California as of July 2026. That's +28% lower than the citywide median of $4,285 and +140% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Newport Beach
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 Newport Beach
Compare Newport Beach'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 (this page) | $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 Newport Beach.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Newport Beach |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laguna Beach, CA | 8.1 mi | $2,890 | $-212 (-7%) |
| Fountain Valley, CA | 8.3 mi | $2,520 | $-582 (-19%) |
| Irvine, CA | 8.5 mi | $3,000 | $-102 (-3%) |
| Santa Ana, CA | 8.6 mi | $2,000 | $-1,102 (-36%) |
| Tustin, CA | 10.3 mi | $2,490 | $-612 (-20%) |
| Laguna Woods, CA | 10.5 mi | $2,160 | $-942 (-30%) |
| Huntington Beach, CA | 10.6 mi | $2,373 | $-729 (-24%) |
| Aliso Viejo, CA | 10.8 mi | $2,770 | $-332 (-11%) |
| Westminster, CA | 12.4 mi | $1,980 | $-1,122 (-36%) |
| Laguna Hills, CA | 12.9 mi | $2,610 | $-492 (-16%) |
| Orange, CA | 13.4 mi | $2,228 | $-874 (-28%) |
| Laguna Niguel, CA | 13.8 mi | $2,720 | $-382 (-12%) |
Studio rent in Newport Beach — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Newport Beach?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Newport Beach, California is $3,102 per month. This is +28% below the citywide median of $4,285.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Newport Beach?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $124,080 ($10,340/month gross), which works out to roughly $59.65/hour at a full-time job.
Is Newport Beach expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Newport Beach's studio median of $3,102 is +140% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 100th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Newport Beach rank for studio rent in California?
Among the 383 cities in California with studio data, Newport Beach ranks #375 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Newport Beach?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Laguna Beach ($2,890), Fountain Valley ($2,520), Irvine ($3,000).