Studio Apartment Rent in Pleasant Hill, CA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Pleasant Hill, California as of August 2026. That's +24% lower than the citywide median of $2,759 and +64% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Pleasant Hill
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 Pleasant Hill
Compare Pleasant Hill'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 Pleasant Hill.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Pleasant Hill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walnut Creek, CA | 4.5 mi | $2,343 | +$233 (+11%) |
| Lafayette, CA | 4.7 mi | $2,530 | +$420 (+20%) |
| Concord, CA | 4.9 mi | $1,893 | $-217 (-10%) |
| Martinez, CA | 5 mi | $1,750 | $-360 (-17%) |
| Moraga, CA | 8.3 mi | $2,270 | +$160 (+8%) |
| Orinda, CA | 9.1 mi | $2,120 | +$10 (0%) |
| Benicia, CA | 10.8 mi | $2,000 | $-110 (-5%) |
| Pittsburg, CA | 12.4 mi | $1,660 | $-450 (-21%) |
| Danville, CA | 13 mi | $2,520 | +$410 (+19%) |
| Hercules, CA | 13.4 mi | $2,490 | +$380 (+18%) |
| Pinole, CA | 14.5 mi | $1,970 | $-140 (-7%) |
| Berkeley, CA | 14.5 mi | $1,913 | $-197 (-9%) |
Studio rent in Pleasant Hill — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Pleasant Hill?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Pleasant Hill, California is $2,110 per month. This is +24% below the citywide median of $2,759.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Pleasant Hill?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $84,400 ($7,033/month gross), which works out to roughly $40.58/hour at a full-time job.
Is Pleasant Hill expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Pleasant Hill's studio median of $2,110 is +64% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 91th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Pleasant Hill rank for studio rent in California?
Among the 378 cities in California with studio data, Pleasant Hill ranks #233 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Pleasant Hill?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Concord ($1,893), Martinez ($1,750), Benicia ($2,000).