Studio Apartment Rent in Rialto, CA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Rialto, California as of August 2026. That's +39% lower than the citywide median of $2,779 and +31% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Rialto
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 Rialto
Compare Rialto'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? 2 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Rialto.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Rialto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fontana, CA | 6.3 mi | $2,043 | +$353 (+21%) |
| Grand Terrace, CA | 7.1 mi | $1,780 | +$90 (+5%) |
| Colton, CA | 8.5 mi | $1,730 | +$40 (+2%) |
| Loma Linda, CA | 9.8 mi | $1,810 | +$120 (+7%) |
| Jurupa Valley, CA | 10.8 mi | $1,900 | +$210 (+12%) |
| Crestline, CA | 11.3 mi | $1,640 | $-50 (-3%) |
| Riverside, CA | 12.5 mi | $2,001 | +$311 (+18%) |
| Rancho Cucamonga, CA | 13.4 mi | $2,450 | +$760 (+45%) |
| Highland, CA | 13.4 mi | $1,570 | $-120 (-7%) |
| Redlands, CA | 15.4 mi | $2,030 | +$340 (+20%) |
| Lake Arrowhead, CA | 16 mi | $1,880 | +$190 (+11%) |
| Ontario, CA | 17.4 mi | $2,067 | +$377 (+22%) |
Studio rent in Rialto — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Rialto?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Rialto, California is $1,690 per month. This is +39% below the citywide median of $2,779.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Rialto?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $67,600 ($5,633/month gross), which works out to roughly $32.50/hour at a full-time job.
Is Rialto expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Rialto's studio median of $1,690 is +31% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 75th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Rialto rank for studio rent in California?
Among the 378 cities in California with studio data, Rialto ranks #109 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Rialto?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Crestline ($1,640), Highland ($1,570).