Studio Apartment Rent in Oakley, CA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Oakley, California as of August 2026. That's +45% lower than the citywide median of $3,304 and +40% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Oakley
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 Oakley
Compare Oakley'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? 3 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Oakley.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Oakley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brentwood, CA | 5.2 mi | $2,150 | +$340 (+19%) |
| Antioch, CA | 7.2 mi | $2,070 | +$260 (+14%) |
| Discovery Bay, CA | 10.6 mi | $2,510 | +$700 (+39%) |
| Pittsburg, CA | 14.9 mi | $1,660 | $-150 (-8%) |
| Suisun City, CA | 21.3 mi | $1,820 | +$10 (+1%) |
| Danville, CA | 21.9 mi | $2,520 | +$710 (+39%) |
| Concord, CA | 21.9 mi | $1,893 | +$83 (+5%) |
| Pleasanton, CA | 22 mi | $2,430 | +$620 (+34%) |
| San Ramon, CA | 23.8 mi | $2,405 | +$595 (+33%) |
| Tracy, CA | 23.8 mi | $1,773 | $-37 (-2%) |
| Stockton, CA | 23.9 mi | $1,289 | $-521 (-29%) |
| Walnut Creek, CA | 24.6 mi | $2,343 | +$533 (+29%) |
Studio rent in Oakley — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Oakley?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Oakley, California is $1,810 per month. This is +45% below the citywide median of $3,304.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Oakley?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $72,400 ($6,033/month gross), which works out to roughly $34.81/hour at a full-time job.
Is Oakley expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Oakley's studio median of $1,810 is +40% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 80th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Oakley rank for studio rent in California?
Among the 378 cities in California with studio data, Oakley ranks #141 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Oakley?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Pittsburg ($1,660), Tracy ($1,773), Stockton ($1,289).