Studio Apartment Rent in Orangevale, CA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Orangevale, California as of July 2026. That's +11% lower than the citywide median of $2,063 and +42% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Orangevale
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 Orangevale
Compare Orangevale'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 Orangevale.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Orangevale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair Oaks, CA | 3.6 mi | $1,750 | $-80 (-4%) |
| Citrus Heights, CA | 5 mi | $1,645 | $-185 (-10%) |
| Folsom, CA | 5.5 mi | $2,160 | +$330 (+18%) |
| Roseville, CA | 7.7 mi | $2,033 | +$203 (+11%) |
| Rocklin, CA | 8.3 mi | $2,145 | +$315 (+17%) |
| Rancho Cordova, CA | 8.3 mi | $1,913 | +$83 (+5%) |
| Carmichael, CA | 8.6 mi | $1,560 | $-270 (-15%) |
| Antelope, CA | 10.2 mi | $2,030 | +$200 (+11%) |
| El Dorado Hills, CA | 10.7 mi | $2,350 | +$520 (+28%) |
| La Riviera, CA | 12.4 mi | $1,457 | $-373 (-20%) |
| Rosemont, CA | 14.9 mi | $1,520 | $-310 (-17%) |
| Sacramento, CA | 17.2 mi | $1,644 | $-186 (-10%) |
Studio rent in Orangevale — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Orangevale?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Orangevale, California is $1,830 per month. This is +11% below the citywide median of $2,063.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Orangevale?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $73,200 ($6,100/month gross), which works out to roughly $35.19/hour at a full-time job.
Is Orangevale expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Orangevale's studio median of $1,830 is +42% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 82th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Orangevale rank for studio rent in California?
Among the 383 cities in California with studio data, Orangevale ranks #148 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Orangevale?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Fair Oaks ($1,750), Citrus Heights ($1,645), Carmichael ($1,560).