Studio Apartment Rent in San Anselmo, CA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in San Anselmo, California as of October 2026. That's +45% lower than the citywide median of $4,027 and +71% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in San Anselmo
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 San Anselmo
Compare San Anselmo's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in California
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florin | $738 |
| 2 | Taft | $870 |
| 3 | Ridgecrest | $887 |
| 4 | Lakeport | $890 |
| 5 | El Centro | $910 |
| 6 | Red Bluff | $930 |
| 7 | California City | $940 |
| 8 | Clearlake | $950 |
| 9 | Paradise | $970 |
| 10 | Eureka | $980 |
| 11 | Oroville | $985 |
| 12 | Fortuna | $990 |
| 13 | Porterville | $1,050 |
| 14 | Anderson | $1,060 |
| 15 | Shafter | $1,060 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in California
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Montecito | $3,570 |
| 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 San Anselmo.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs San Anselmo |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Rafael, CA | 3.5 mi | $2,330 | +$120 (+5%) |
| Larkspur, CA | 5.1 mi | $2,550 | +$340 (+15%) |
| Corte Madera, CA | 6.5 mi | $2,770 | +$560 (+25%) |
| Mill Valley, CA | 6.9 mi | $2,530 | +$320 (+14%) |
| Novato, CA | 7.5 mi | $2,097 | $-113 (-5%) |
| Sausalito, CA | 10.1 mi | $2,450 | +$240 (+11%) |
| Tiburon, CA | 10.7 mi | $2,890 | +$680 (+31%) |
| San Pablo, CA | 16.2 mi | $1,709 | $-501 (-23%) |
| Richmond, CA | 16.9 mi | $1,685 | $-525 (-24%) |
| Petaluma, CA | 17.4 mi | $2,190 | $-20 (-1%) |
| San Francisco, CA | 18.8 mi | $2,319 | +$109 (+5%) |
| Sonoma, CA | 19.1 mi | $1,840 | $-370 (-17%) |
Studio rent in San Anselmo — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in San Anselmo?
As of October 2026, the median studio apartment rent in San Anselmo, California is $2,210 per month. This is +45% below the citywide median of $4,027.
What income do you need to afford a studio in San Anselmo?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $88,400 ($7,367/month gross), which works out to roughly $42.50/hour at a full-time job.
Is San Anselmo expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
San Anselmo's studio median of $2,210 is +71% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 93th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does San Anselmo rank for studio rent in California?
Among the 378 cities in California with studio data, San Anselmo ranks #265 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near San Anselmo?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Novato ($2,097), San Pablo ($1,709), Richmond ($1,685).