Studio Apartment Rent in Oroville, CA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Oroville, California as of October 2026. That's +31% lower than the citywide median of $1,436 and +24% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Oroville
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 Oroville
Compare Oroville's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in California
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florin | $738 |
| 2 | Taft | $870 |
| 3 | Ridgecrest | $887 |
| 4 | Lakeport | $890 |
| 5 | El Centro | $910 |
| 6 | Red Bluff | $930 |
| 7 | California City | $940 |
| 8 | Clearlake | $950 |
| 9 | Paradise | $970 |
| 10 | Eureka | $980 |
| 11 | Oroville (this page) | $985 |
| 12 | Fortuna | $990 |
| 13 | Porterville | $1,050 |
| 14 | Anderson | $1,060 |
| 15 | Shafter | $1,060 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in California
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Montecito | $3,570 |
| 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? 1 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Oroville.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Oroville |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paradise, CA | 16.2 mi | $970 | $-15 (-2%) |
| Marysville, CA | 21.4 mi | $1,140 | +$155 (+16%) |
| Chico, CA | 29 mi | $1,087 | +$102 (+10%) |
| Olivehurst, CA | 34.4 mi | $1,190 | +$205 (+21%) |
| Yuba City, CA | 35.6 mi | $1,290 | +$305 (+31%) |
| Grass Valley, CA | 40.5 mi | $1,350 | +$365 (+37%) |
| Lincoln, CA | 44.1 mi | $2,130 | +$1,145 (+116%) |
| Auburn, CA | 48.7 mi | $1,490 | +$505 (+51%) |
| Rocklin, CA | 53.1 mi | $2,145 | +$1,160 (+118%) |
| Roseville, CA | 55 mi | $2,033 | +$1,048 (+106%) |
| Antelope, CA | 57.3 mi | $2,030 | +$1,045 (+106%) |
| Granite Bay, CA | 58.6 mi | $2,520 | +$1,535 (+156%) |
Studio rent in Oroville — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Oroville?
As of October 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Oroville, California is $985 per month. This is +31% below the citywide median of $1,436.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Oroville?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $39,400 ($3,283/month gross), which works out to roughly $18.94/hour at a full-time job.
Is Oroville expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Oroville's studio median of $985 is +24% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 26th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Oroville rank for studio rent in California?
Among the 378 cities in California with studio data, Oroville ranks #11 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Oroville?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Paradise ($970).