Studio Apartment Rent in Paso Robles, CA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Paso Robles, California as of August 2026. That's +43% lower than the citywide median of $2,779 and +23% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Paso Robles
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 Paso Robles
Compare Paso Robles's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in California
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florin | $738 |
| 2 | Ridgecrest | $864 |
| 3 | Taft | $870 |
| 4 | Lakeport | $890 |
| 5 | El Centro | $910 |
| 6 | Barstow | $915 |
| 7 | Red Bluff | $930 |
| 8 | California City | $940 |
| 9 | Clearlake | $950 |
| 10 | Paradise | $970 |
| 11 | Eureka | $980 |
| 12 | Oroville | $985 |
| 13 | Fortuna | $990 |
| 14 | Florence-Graham | $1,029 |
| 15 | Porterville | $1,050 |
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 | 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? 2 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Paso Robles.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Paso Robles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Templeton, CA | 8.6 mi | $2,110 | +$520 (+33%) |
| Atascadero, CA | 14.3 mi | $1,510 | $-80 (-5%) |
| Morro Bay, CA | 18.3 mi | $1,630 | +$40 (+3%) |
| Los Osos, CA | 26 mi | $1,710 | +$120 (+8%) |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | 27.8 mi | $1,820 | +$230 (+14%) |
| Pismo Beach, CA | 34.9 mi | $2,000 | +$410 (+26%) |
| Grover Beach, CA | 38.4 mi | $1,650 | +$60 (+4%) |
| Arroyo Grande, CA | 38.5 mi | $1,800 | +$210 (+13%) |
| Nipomo, CA | 46.3 mi | $1,740 | +$150 (+9%) |
| Santa Maria, CA | 57.8 mi | $2,257 | +$667 (+42%) |
| Lemoore, CA | 77 mi | $1,390 | $-200 (-13%) |
| Lompoc, CA | 78.5 mi | $2,100 | +$510 (+32%) |
Studio rent in Paso Robles — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Paso Robles?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Paso Robles, California is $1,590 per month. This is +43% below the citywide median of $2,779.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Paso Robles?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $63,600 ($5,300/month gross), which works out to roughly $30.58/hour at a full-time job.
Is Paso Robles expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Paso Robles's studio median of $1,590 is +23% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 70th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Paso Robles rank for studio rent in California?
Among the 378 cities in California with studio data, Paso Robles ranks #71 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Paso Robles?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Atascadero ($1,510), Lemoore ($1,390).