Studio Apartment Rent in Rosemead, CA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Rosemead, California as of July 2026. That's +44% lower than the citywide median of $2,848 and +24% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Rosemead
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 Rosemead
Compare Rosemead'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
Most nearby cities have similar or higher studio rents than Rosemead.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Rosemead |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Gabriel, CA | 2.6 mi | $1,850 | +$250 (+16%) |
| Monterey Park, CA | 3.2 mi | $1,625 | +$25 (+2%) |
| Alhambra, CA | 3.8 mi | $1,700 | +$100 (+6%) |
| Montebello, CA | 3.9 mi | $1,650 | +$50 (+3%) |
| El Monte, CA | 3.9 mi | $1,600 | — |
| San Marino, CA | 4.4 mi | $2,040 | +$440 (+28%) |
| Pico Rivera, CA | 5.3 mi | $1,770 | +$170 (+11%) |
| Arcadia, CA | 5.6 mi | $1,965 | +$365 (+23%) |
| South Pasadena, CA | 5.8 mi | $2,130 | +$530 (+33%) |
| East Los Angeles, CA | 6.3 mi | $1,600 | — |
| Pasadena, CA | 6.9 mi | $2,183 | +$583 (+36%) |
| Sierra Madre, CA | 7.5 mi | $2,010 | +$410 (+26%) |
Studio rent in Rosemead — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Rosemead?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Rosemead, California is $1,600 per month. This is +44% below the citywide median of $2,848.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Rosemead?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $64,000 ($5,333/month gross), which works out to roughly $30.77/hour at a full-time job.
Is Rosemead expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Rosemead's studio median of $1,600 is +24% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 71th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Rosemead rank for studio rent in California?
Among the 383 cities in California with studio data, Rosemead ranks #86 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Rosemead?
Most nearby cities have similar or higher studio rents than Rosemead.