Studio Apartment Rent in Placerville, CA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Placerville, California as of August 2026. That's +22% lower than the citywide median of $1,952 and +18% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Placerville
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 Placerville
Compare Placerville'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 Placerville.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Placerville |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shingle Springs, CA | 14.7 mi | $1,740 | +$220 (+14%) |
| El Dorado Hills, CA | 19.2 mi | $2,350 | +$830 (+55%) |
| Folsom, CA | 24.7 mi | $2,160 | +$640 (+42%) |
| Auburn, CA | 26 mi | $1,490 | $-30 (-2%) |
| Granite Bay, CA | 26.9 mi | $2,520 | +$1,000 (+66%) |
| Orangevale, CA | 29.7 mi | $1,830 | +$310 (+20%) |
| Fair Oaks, CA | 32.6 mi | $1,750 | +$230 (+15%) |
| Rocklin, CA | 32.6 mi | $2,145 | +$625 (+41%) |
| Grass Valley, CA | 33.9 mi | $1,350 | $-170 (-11%) |
| Citrus Heights, CA | 34.6 mi | $1,645 | +$125 (+8%) |
| Rancho Cordova, CA | 34.7 mi | $1,913 | +$393 (+26%) |
| Roseville, CA | 35.4 mi | $2,033 | +$513 (+34%) |
Studio rent in Placerville — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Placerville?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Placerville, California is $1,520 per month. This is +22% below the citywide median of $1,952.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Placerville?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $60,800 ($5,067/month gross), which works out to roughly $29.23/hour at a full-time job.
Is Placerville expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Placerville's studio median of $1,520 is +18% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 66th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Placerville rank for studio rent in California?
Among the 378 cities in California with studio data, Placerville ranks #65 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Placerville?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Auburn ($1,490), Grass Valley ($1,350).