Studio Apartment Rent in Pinole, CA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Pinole, California as of July 2026. That's +37% lower than the citywide median of $3,107 and +53% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Pinole
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 Pinole
Compare Pinole'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? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Pinole.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Pinole |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hercules, CA | 1.8 mi | $2,490 | +$520 (+26%) |
| Richmond, CA | 4.7 mi | $1,685 | $-285 (-14%) |
| San Pablo, CA | 4.9 mi | $1,709 | $-261 (-13%) |
| El Cerrito, CA | 5.1 mi | $1,910 | $-60 (-3%) |
| Albany, CA | 7.3 mi | $1,940 | $-30 (-2%) |
| Berkeley, CA | 8.2 mi | $1,913 | $-57 (-3%) |
| Martinez, CA | 10.1 mi | $1,750 | $-220 (-11%) |
| Orinda, CA | 10.4 mi | $2,120 | +$150 (+8%) |
| Vallejo, CA | 10.7 mi | $1,677 | $-293 (-15%) |
| Emeryville, CA | 10.9 mi | $2,070 | +$100 (+5%) |
| Benicia, CA | 12.4 mi | $2,000 | +$30 (+2%) |
| American Canyon, CA | 13.3 mi | $2,110 | +$140 (+7%) |
Studio rent in Pinole — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Pinole?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Pinole, California is $1,970 per month. This is +37% below the citywide median of $3,107.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Pinole?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $78,800 ($6,567/month gross), which works out to roughly $37.88/hour at a full-time job.
Is Pinole expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Pinole's studio median of $1,970 is +53% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 86th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Pinole rank for studio rent in California?
Among the 383 cities in California with studio data, Pinole ranks #186 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Pinole?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Richmond ($1,685), San Pablo ($1,709), El Cerrito ($1,910).