Studio Apartment Rent in San Dimas, CA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in San Dimas, California as of August 2026. That's +17% lower than the citywide median of $2,682 and +73% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in San Dimas
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 Dimas
Compare San Dimas'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 San Dimas.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs San Dimas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glendora, CA | 3.2 mi | $2,115 | $-115 (-5%) |
| Pomona, CA | 4.7 mi | $1,600 | $-630 (-28%) |
| La Verne, CA | 5.4 mi | $2,040 | $-190 (-9%) |
| Claremont, CA | 6.7 mi | $2,110 | $-120 (-5%) |
| West Covina, CA | 8 mi | $2,013 | $-217 (-10%) |
| Montclair, CA | 8.2 mi | $1,860 | $-370 (-17%) |
| Diamond Bar, CA | 8.6 mi | $2,380 | +$150 (+7%) |
| La Puente, CA | 10.3 mi | $1,650 | $-580 (-26%) |
| Duarte, CA | 10.4 mi | $2,030 | $-200 (-9%) |
| Upland, CA | 10.5 mi | $2,395 | +$165 (+7%) |
| Baldwin Park, CA | 10.9 mi | $1,600 | $-630 (-28%) |
| Rowland Heights, CA | 11.2 mi | $1,890 | $-340 (-15%) |
Studio rent in San Dimas — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in San Dimas?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in San Dimas, California is $2,230 per month. This is +17% below the citywide median of $2,682.
What income do you need to afford a studio in San Dimas?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $89,200 ($7,433/month gross), which works out to roughly $42.88/hour at a full-time job.
Is San Dimas expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
San Dimas's studio median of $2,230 is +73% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 93th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does San Dimas rank for studio rent in California?
Among the 378 cities in California with studio data, San Dimas ranks #270 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near San Dimas?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Glendora ($2,115), Pomona ($1,600), La Verne ($2,040).