Studio Apartment Rent in Placentia, CA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Placentia, California as of October 2026. That's +26% lower than the citywide median of $2,882 and +64% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Placentia
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 Placentia
Compare Placentia'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? 3 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Placentia.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Placentia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anaheim, CA | 3.6 mi | $2,280 | +$160 (+8%) |
| Brea, CA | 3.9 mi | $2,440 | +$320 (+15%) |
| Fullerton, CA | 4.9 mi | $2,125 | +$5 (0%) |
| Orange, CA | 5.6 mi | $2,228 | +$108 (+5%) |
| Yorba Linda, CA | 6.3 mi | $2,780 | +$660 (+31%) |
| Rowland Heights, CA | 7.2 mi | $1,890 | $-230 (-11%) |
| Diamond Bar, CA | 7.6 mi | $2,380 | +$260 (+12%) |
| La Habra, CA | 8 mi | $1,980 | $-140 (-7%) |
| Chino Hills, CA | 9.8 mi | $2,660 | +$540 (+25%) |
| Santa Ana, CA | 10.1 mi | $2,000 | $-120 (-6%) |
| Buena Park, CA | 10.4 mi | $2,150 | +$30 (+1%) |
| Tustin, CA | 10.6 mi | $2,490 | +$370 (+17%) |
Studio rent in Placentia — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Placentia?
As of October 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Placentia, California is $2,120 per month. This is +26% below the citywide median of $2,882.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Placentia?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $84,800 ($7,067/month gross), which works out to roughly $40.77/hour at a full-time job.
Is Placentia expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Placentia's studio median of $2,120 is +64% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 91th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Placentia rank for studio rent in California?
Among the 378 cities in California with studio data, Placentia ranks #236 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Placentia?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Rowland Heights ($1,890), La Habra ($1,980), Santa Ana ($2,000).