Studio Apartment Rent in Porterville, CA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Porterville, California as of August 2026. That's +26% lower than the citywide median of $1,425 and +19% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Porterville
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 Porterville
Compare Porterville'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 (this page) | $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? 3 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Porterville.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Porterville |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tulare, CA | 37.6 mi | $1,130 | +$80 (+8%) |
| Visalia, CA | 40.6 mi | $1,183 | +$133 (+13%) |
| Bakersfield, CA | 45.1 mi | $1,249 | +$199 (+19%) |
| Hanford, CA | 56.6 mi | $1,120 | +$70 (+7%) |
| Tehachapi, CA | 65.1 mi | $1,100 | +$50 (+5%) |
| Taft, CA | 69 mi | $870 | $-180 (-17%) |
| Lemoore, CA | 70.1 mi | $1,390 | +$340 (+32%) |
| Clovis, CA | 81.3 mi | $1,640 | +$590 (+56%) |
| Fresno, CA | 84.2 mi | $1,267 | +$217 (+21%) |
| Rosamond, CA | 85.3 mi | $1,600 | +$550 (+52%) |
| Ridgecrest, CA | 85.4 mi | $864 | $-186 (-18%) |
| California City, CA | 88 mi | $940 | $-110 (-10%) |
Studio rent in Porterville — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Porterville?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Porterville, California is $1,050 per month. This is +26% below the citywide median of $1,425.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Porterville?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $42,000 ($3,500/month gross), which works out to roughly $20.19/hour at a full-time job.
Is Porterville expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Porterville's studio median of $1,050 is +19% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 31th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Porterville rank for studio rent in California?
Among the 378 cities in California with studio data, Porterville ranks #15 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Porterville?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Taft ($870), Ridgecrest ($864), California City ($940).