Studio Apartment Rent in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Rancho Cucamonga, California as of August 2026. That's +13% lower than the citywide median of $2,802 and +90% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Rancho Cucamonga
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 Cucamonga
Compare Rancho Cucamonga'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 Rancho Cucamonga.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Rancho Cucamonga |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upland, CA | 6.3 mi | $2,395 | $-55 (-2%) |
| Ontario, CA | 6.9 mi | $2,067 | $-383 (-16%) |
| Fontana, CA | 7.8 mi | $2,043 | $-407 (-17%) |
| Claremont, CA | 10.1 mi | $2,110 | $-340 (-14%) |
| Montclair, CA | 10.1 mi | $1,860 | $-590 (-24%) |
| Jurupa Valley, CA | 11.3 mi | $1,900 | $-550 (-22%) |
| Chino, CA | 12.9 mi | $2,335 | $-115 (-5%) |
| Rialto, CA | 13.4 mi | $1,690 | $-760 (-31%) |
| Pomona, CA | 14.3 mi | $1,600 | $-850 (-35%) |
| La Verne, CA | 14.4 mi | $2,040 | $-410 (-17%) |
| Eastvale, CA | 15.1 mi | $2,660 | +$210 (+9%) |
| San Dimas, CA | 16.8 mi | $2,230 | $-220 (-9%) |
Studio rent in Rancho Cucamonga — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Rancho Cucamonga?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Rancho Cucamonga, California is $2,450 per month. This is +13% below the citywide median of $2,802.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Rancho Cucamonga?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $98,000 ($8,167/month gross), which works out to roughly $47.12/hour at a full-time job.
Is Rancho Cucamonga expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Rancho Cucamonga's studio median of $2,450 is +90% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 96th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Rancho Cucamonga rank for studio rent in California?
Among the 378 cities in California with studio data, Rancho Cucamonga ranks #301 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Rancho Cucamonga?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Upland ($2,395), Ontario ($2,067), Fontana ($2,043).