Studio Apartment Rent in Rancho Cordova, CA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Rancho Cordova, California as of July 2026. That's +21% lower than the citywide median of $2,412 and +48% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Rancho Cordova
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 Rancho Cordova
Compare Rancho Cordova's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in California
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florin | $738 |
| 2 | Ridgecrest | $838 |
| 3 | Taft | $870 |
| 4 | Lakeport | $890 |
| 5 | El Centro | $910 |
| 6 | Barstow | $920 |
| 7 | Red Bluff | $930 |
| 8 | California City | $940 |
| 9 | Clearlake | $950 |
| 10 | Paradise | $970 |
| 11 | Eureka | $980 |
| 12 | Oroville | $985 |
| 13 | Florence-Graham | $1,029 |
| 14 | Porterville | $1,050 |
| 15 | Anderson | $1,060 |
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 | Coto de Caza | $3,070 |
| 12 | Sunnyvale | $3,010 |
| 13 | Santa Barbara | $3,000 |
| 14 | Irvine | $3,000 |
| 15 | Solana Beach | $2,970 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Rancho Cordova.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Rancho Cordova |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carmichael, CA | 5 mi | $1,560 | $-353 (-18%) |
| Fair Oaks, CA | 5.1 mi | $1,750 | $-163 (-9%) |
| La Riviera, CA | 5.8 mi | $1,457 | $-456 (-24%) |
| Rosemont, CA | 7.9 mi | $1,520 | $-393 (-21%) |
| Citrus Heights, CA | 8.1 mi | $1,645 | $-268 (-14%) |
| Orangevale, CA | 8.3 mi | $1,830 | $-83 (-4%) |
| Folsom, CA | 10.6 mi | $2,160 | +$247 (+13%) |
| Florin, CA | 11.3 mi | $738 | $-1,175 (-61%) |
| Antelope, CA | 11.4 mi | $2,030 | +$117 (+6%) |
| Sacramento, CA | 11.9 mi | $1,644 | $-269 (-14%) |
| Roseville, CA | 12.8 mi | $2,033 | +$120 (+6%) |
| Elk Grove, CA | 15.2 mi | $2,033 | +$120 (+6%) |
Studio rent in Rancho Cordova — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Rancho Cordova?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Rancho Cordova, California is $1,913 per month. This is +21% below the citywide median of $2,412.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Rancho Cordova?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $76,520 ($6,377/month gross), which works out to roughly $36.79/hour at a full-time job.
Is Rancho Cordova expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Rancho Cordova's studio median of $1,913 is +48% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 85th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Rancho Cordova rank for studio rent in California?
Among the 383 cities in California with studio data, Rancho Cordova ranks #176 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Rancho Cordova?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Carmichael ($1,560), Fair Oaks ($1,750), La Riviera ($1,457).