Studio Apartment Rent in Ojai, CA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Ojai, California as of July 2026. That's +55% lower than the citywide median of $3,706 and +28% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Ojai
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 Ojai
Compare Ojai'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? 2 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Ojai.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Ojai |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carpinteria, CA | 15.3 mi | $2,720 | +$1,070 (+65%) |
| Santa Paula, CA | 17.3 mi | $1,560 | $-90 (-5%) |
| Montecito, CA | 21.9 mi | $3,570 | +$1,920 (+116%) |
| Ventura, CA | 23.6 mi | $1,943 | +$293 (+18%) |
| Oxnard, CA | 24.9 mi | $1,720 | +$70 (+4%) |
| Camarillo, CA | 29 mi | $2,130 | +$480 (+29%) |
| Santa Barbara, CA | 30.3 mi | $3,000 | +$1,350 (+82%) |
| Port Hueneme, CA | 32.6 mi | $1,760 | +$110 (+7%) |
| Moorpark, CA | 32.7 mi | $2,110 | +$460 (+28%) |
| Thousand Oaks, CA | 37.6 mi | $2,223 | +$573 (+35%) |
| Isla Vista, CA | 38.6 mi | $1,535 | $-115 (-7%) |
| Westlake Village, CA | 39.8 mi | $2,440 | +$790 (+48%) |
Studio rent in Ojai — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Ojai?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Ojai, California is $1,650 per month. This is +55% below the citywide median of $3,706.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Ojai?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $66,000 ($5,500/month gross), which works out to roughly $31.73/hour at a full-time job.
Is Ojai expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Ojai's studio median of $1,650 is +28% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 73th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Ojai rank for studio rent in California?
Among the 383 cities in California with studio data, Ojai ranks #102 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Ojai?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Santa Paula ($1,560), Isla Vista ($1,535).