Studio Apartment Rent in Orinda, CA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Orinda, California as of July 2026. That's +65% lower than the citywide median of $6,019 and +64% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Orinda
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 Orinda
Compare Orinda'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 Orinda.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Orinda |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette, CA | 5 mi | $2,530 | +$410 (+19%) |
| Moraga, CA | 5.5 mi | $2,270 | +$150 (+7%) |
| Berkeley, CA | 6 mi | $1,913 | $-207 (-10%) |
| Oakland, CA | 6.6 mi | $1,792 | $-328 (-15%) |
| Albany, CA | 7.7 mi | $1,940 | $-180 (-8%) |
| Emeryville, CA | 7.8 mi | $2,070 | $-50 (-2%) |
| El Cerrito, CA | 8.4 mi | $1,910 | $-210 (-10%) |
| Martinez, CA | 8.5 mi | $1,750 | $-370 (-17%) |
| Pleasant Hill, CA | 9.1 mi | $2,110 | $-10 (0%) |
| Alameda, CA | 9.8 mi | $1,960 | $-160 (-8%) |
| Pinole, CA | 10.4 mi | $1,970 | $-150 (-7%) |
| Hercules, CA | 10.4 mi | $2,490 | +$370 (+17%) |
Studio rent in Orinda — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Orinda?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Orinda, California is $2,120 per month. This is +65% below the citywide median of $6,019.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Orinda?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $84,800 ($7,067/month gross), which works out to roughly $40.77/hour at a full-time job.
Is Orinda expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Orinda's studio median of $2,120 is +64% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 91th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Orinda rank for studio rent in California?
Among the 383 cities in California with studio data, Orinda ranks #240 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Orinda?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Berkeley ($1,913), Oakland ($1,792), Albany ($1,940).