Studio Apartment Rent in Rancho Mirage, CA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Rancho Mirage, California as of July 2026. That's +52% lower than the citywide median of $3,847 and +43% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Rancho Mirage
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 Mirage
Compare Rancho Mirage'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 Mirage.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Rancho Mirage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cathedral City, CA | 4.3 mi | $1,660 | $-190 (-10%) |
| Palm Desert, CA | 4.8 mi | $1,865 | +$15 (+1%) |
| Palm Springs, CA | 7.1 mi | $1,785 | $-65 (-4%) |
| Desert Hot Springs, CA | 9 mi | $1,370 | $-480 (-26%) |
| La Quinta, CA | 13.9 mi | $1,880 | +$30 (+2%) |
| Indio, CA | 14.3 mi | $1,715 | $-135 (-7%) |
| Yucca Valley, CA | 28.8 mi | $1,370 | $-480 (-26%) |
| Joshua Tree, CA | 29.3 mi | $1,370 | $-480 (-26%) |
| Banning, CA | 30.4 mi | $1,490 | $-360 (-19%) |
| San Jacinto, CA | 34.7 mi | $1,480 | $-370 (-20%) |
| Hemet, CA | 37.4 mi | $1,557 | $-293 (-16%) |
| Beaumont, CA | 40.4 mi | $1,620 | $-230 (-12%) |
Studio rent in Rancho Mirage — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Rancho Mirage?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Rancho Mirage, California is $1,850 per month. This is +52% below the citywide median of $3,847.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Rancho Mirage?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $74,000 ($6,167/month gross), which works out to roughly $35.58/hour at a full-time job.
Is Rancho Mirage expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Rancho Mirage's studio median of $1,850 is +43% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 82th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Rancho Mirage rank for studio rent in California?
Among the 383 cities in California with studio data, Rancho Mirage ranks #154 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Rancho Mirage?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Cathedral City ($1,660), Palm Springs ($1,785), Desert Hot Springs ($1,370).