Studio Apartment Rent in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Rancho Palos Verdes, California as of August 2026. That's +37% lower than the citywide median of $4,444 and +116% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Rancho Palos Verdes
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 Palos Verdes
Compare Rancho Palos Verdes'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 Palos Verdes.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Rancho Palos Verdes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lomita, CA | 4.5 mi | $1,780 | $-1,010 (-36%) |
| Redondo Beach, CA | 6.8 mi | $2,325 | $-465 (-17%) |
| Hermosa Beach, CA | 8 mi | $2,700 | $-90 (-3%) |
| Lawndale, CA | 9.4 mi | $1,770 | $-1,020 (-37%) |
| Manhattan Beach, CA | 9.7 mi | $2,790 | — |
| Gardena, CA | 10.7 mi | $1,615 | $-1,175 (-42%) |
| Hawthorne, CA | 11.2 mi | $1,650 | $-1,140 (-41%) |
| El Segundo, CA | 11.6 mi | $2,470 | $-320 (-11%) |
| Westmont, CA | 13.8 mi | $1,233 | $-1,557 (-56%) |
| Inglewood, CA | 13.9 mi | $1,698 | $-1,092 (-39%) |
| Long Beach, CA | 14.3 mi | $1,864 | $-926 (-33%) |
| Compton, CA | 14.4 mi | $1,600 | $-1,190 (-43%) |
Studio rent in Rancho Palos Verdes — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Rancho Palos Verdes?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Rancho Palos Verdes, California is $2,790 per month. This is +37% below the citywide median of $4,444.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Rancho Palos Verdes?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $111,600 ($9,300/month gross), which works out to roughly $53.65/hour at a full-time job.
Is Rancho Palos Verdes expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Rancho Palos Verdes's studio median of $2,790 is +116% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 99th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Rancho Palos Verdes rank for studio rent in California?
Among the 378 cities in California with studio data, Rancho Palos Verdes ranks #357 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Rancho Palos Verdes?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Lomita ($1,780), Redondo Beach ($2,325), Hermosa Beach ($2,700).