Studio Apartment Rent in Pico Rivera, CA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Pico Rivera, California as of August 2026. That's +20% lower than the citywide median of $2,225 and +37% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Pico Rivera
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 Pico Rivera
Compare Pico Rivera'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? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Pico Rivera.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Pico Rivera |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montebello, CA | 2.3 mi | $1,650 | $-120 (-7%) |
| Whittier, CA | 4.5 mi | $1,854 | +$84 (+5%) |
| Monterey Park, CA | 5.1 mi | $1,625 | $-145 (-8%) |
| Rosemead, CA | 5.3 mi | $1,600 | $-170 (-10%) |
| Norwalk, CA | 5.7 mi | $1,730 | $-40 (-2%) |
| East Los Angeles, CA | 6.4 mi | $1,600 | $-170 (-10%) |
| Maywood, CA | 6.7 mi | $1,071 | $-699 (-39%) |
| Cudahy, CA | 6.8 mi | $1,329 | $-441 (-25%) |
| Alhambra, CA | 7.2 mi | $1,700 | $-70 (-4%) |
| El Monte, CA | 7.3 mi | $1,600 | $-170 (-10%) |
| Bellflower, CA | 7.5 mi | $1,680 | $-90 (-5%) |
| San Gabriel, CA | 7.8 mi | $1,850 | +$80 (+5%) |
Studio rent in Pico Rivera — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Pico Rivera?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Pico Rivera, California is $1,770 per month. This is +20% below the citywide median of $2,225.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Pico Rivera?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $70,800 ($5,900/month gross), which works out to roughly $34.04/hour at a full-time job.
Is Pico Rivera expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Pico Rivera's studio median of $1,770 is +37% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 79th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Pico Rivera rank for studio rent in California?
Among the 378 cities in California with studio data, Pico Rivera ranks #128 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Pico Rivera?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Montebello ($1,650), Monterey Park ($1,625), Rosemead ($1,600).