Studio Apartment Rent in Pleasanton, CA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Pleasanton, California as of October 2026. That's +23% lower than the citywide median of $3,175 and +88% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Pleasanton
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 Pleasanton
Compare Pleasanton'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? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Pleasanton.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Pleasanton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dublin, CA | 4.1 mi | $2,590 | +$160 (+7%) |
| San Ramon, CA | 6.7 mi | $2,405 | $-25 (-1%) |
| Danville, CA | 9.2 mi | $2,520 | +$90 (+4%) |
| Union City, CA | 13.9 mi | $2,070 | $-360 (-15%) |
| Livermore, CA | 14.6 mi | $2,140 | $-290 (-12%) |
| Castro Valley, CA | 15.5 mi | $1,850 | $-580 (-24%) |
| Fremont, CA | 15.7 mi | $2,425 | $-5 (0%) |
| Hayward, CA | 16.2 mi | $1,935 | $-495 (-20%) |
| Walnut Creek, CA | 17.7 mi | $2,343 | $-87 (-4%) |
| Antioch, CA | 18.5 mi | $2,070 | $-360 (-15%) |
| Brentwood, CA | 19 mi | $2,150 | $-280 (-12%) |
| Milpitas, CA | 19.1 mi | $2,650 | +$220 (+9%) |
Studio rent in Pleasanton — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Pleasanton?
As of October 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Pleasanton, California is $2,430 per month. This is +23% below the citywide median of $3,175.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Pleasanton?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $97,200 ($8,100/month gross), which works out to roughly $46.73/hour at a full-time job.
Is Pleasanton expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Pleasanton's studio median of $2,430 is +88% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 96th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Pleasanton rank for studio rent in California?
Among the 378 cities in California with studio data, Pleasanton ranks #297 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Pleasanton?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include San Ramon ($2,405), Union City ($2,070), Livermore ($2,140).