Studio Apartment Rent in Pacific Grove, CA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Pacific Grove, California as of October 2026. That's +25% lower than the citywide median of $3,176 and +84% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Pacific Grove
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 Pacific Grove
Compare Pacific Grove'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 | $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? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Pacific Grove.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Pacific Grove |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monterey, CA | 6.6 mi | $2,017 | $-362 (-15%) |
| Seaside, CA | 9.6 mi | $2,540 | +$161 (+7%) |
| Marina, CA | 10.6 mi | $2,250 | $-129 (-5%) |
| Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA | 13 mi | $2,730 | +$351 (+15%) |
| Salinas, CA | 20.9 mi | $1,886 | $-493 (-21%) |
| Capitola, CA | 24.6 mi | $3,100 | +$721 (+30%) |
| Watsonville, CA | 25.3 mi | $2,570 | +$191 (+8%) |
| Aptos, CA | 26.8 mi | $3,420 | +$1,041 (+44%) |
| Santa Cruz, CA | 27.9 mi | $2,428 | +$49 (+2%) |
| Soquel, CA | 29.1 mi | $2,024 | $-355 (-15%) |
| Scotts Valley, CA | 31.4 mi | $3,420 | +$1,041 (+44%) |
| Gilroy, CA | 37.5 mi | $2,150 | $-229 (-10%) |
Studio rent in Pacific Grove — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Pacific Grove?
As of October 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Pacific Grove, California is $2,379 per month. This is +25% below the citywide median of $3,176.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Pacific Grove?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $95,160 ($7,930/month gross), which works out to roughly $45.75/hour at a full-time job.
Is Pacific Grove expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Pacific Grove's studio median of $2,379 is +84% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 95th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Pacific Grove rank for studio rent in California?
Among the 378 cities in California with studio data, Pacific Grove ranks #289 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Pacific Grove?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Monterey ($2,017), Marina ($2,250), Salinas ($1,886).