Studio Apartment Rent in Ramona, CA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Ramona, California as of August 2026. That's +15% lower than the citywide median of $2,432 and +60% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Ramona
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 Ramona
Compare Ramona'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 Ramona.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Ramona |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside, CA | 10.3 mi | $1,860 | $-210 (-10%) |
| Poway, CA | 12.6 mi | $2,150 | +$80 (+4%) |
| Escondido, CA | 16.4 mi | $2,058 | $-12 (-1%) |
| Santee, CA | 16.8 mi | $2,010 | $-60 (-3%) |
| El Cajon, CA | 17.7 mi | $1,923 | $-147 (-7%) |
| Alpine, CA | 19.5 mi | $2,040 | $-30 (-1%) |
| La Mesa, CA | 22.5 mi | $1,995 | $-75 (-4%) |
| San Marcos, CA | 22.9 mi | $2,210 | +$140 (+7%) |
| Spring Valley, CA | 24.6 mi | $1,760 | $-310 (-15%) |
| Lemon Grove, CA | 25.4 mi | $1,760 | $-310 (-15%) |
| Vista, CA | 27.9 mi | $2,073 | +$3 (0%) |
| Solana Beach, CA | 28.5 mi | $2,970 | +$900 (+43%) |
Studio rent in Ramona — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Ramona?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Ramona, California is $2,070 per month. This is +15% below the citywide median of $2,432.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Ramona?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $82,800 ($6,900/month gross), which works out to roughly $39.81/hour at a full-time job.
Is Ramona expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Ramona's studio median of $2,070 is +60% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 90th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Ramona rank for studio rent in California?
Among the 378 cities in California with studio data, Ramona ranks #218 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Ramona?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Lakeside ($1,860), Escondido ($2,058), Santee ($2,010).