Studio Apartment Rent in Perris, CA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Perris, California as of July 2026. That's +30% lower than the citywide median of $2,833 and +54% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Perris
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 Perris
Compare Perris'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? 4 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Perris.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Perris |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moreno Valley, CA | 6.1 mi | $2,063 | +$73 (+4%) |
| Menifee, CA | 8.9 mi | $2,100 | +$110 (+6%) |
| Lake Elsinore, CA | 14.2 mi | $2,180 | +$190 (+10%) |
| Riverside, CA | 14.4 mi | $2,001 | +$11 (+1%) |
| Colton, CA | 14.7 mi | $1,730 | $-260 (-13%) |
| Redlands, CA | 14.9 mi | $2,030 | +$40 (+2%) |
| Wildomar, CA | 15 mi | $2,090 | +$100 (+5%) |
| Loma Linda, CA | 15.6 mi | $1,810 | $-180 (-9%) |
| Winchester, CA | 15.6 mi | $2,630 | +$640 (+32%) |
| Grand Terrace, CA | 15.8 mi | $1,780 | $-210 (-11%) |
| Beaumont, CA | 17.3 mi | $1,620 | $-370 (-19%) |
| Murrieta, CA | 18.4 mi | $2,370 | +$380 (+19%) |
Studio rent in Perris — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Perris?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Perris, California is $1,990 per month. This is +30% below the citywide median of $2,833.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Perris?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $79,600 ($6,633/month gross), which works out to roughly $38.27/hour at a full-time job.
Is Perris expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Perris's studio median of $1,990 is +54% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 87th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Perris rank for studio rent in California?
Among the 383 cities in California with studio data, Perris ranks #191 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Perris?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Colton ($1,730), Loma Linda ($1,810), Grand Terrace ($1,780).