Studio Apartment Rent in San Ramon, CA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in San Ramon, California as of October 2026. That's +23% lower than the citywide median of $3,121 and +86% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in San Ramon
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 Ramon
Compare San Ramon'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 Ramon.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs San Ramon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dublin, CA | 3.6 mi | $2,590 | +$185 (+8%) |
| Danville, CA | 3.7 mi | $2,520 | +$115 (+5%) |
| Pleasanton, CA | 6.7 mi | $2,430 | +$25 (+1%) |
| Castro Valley, CA | 9.8 mi | $1,850 | $-555 (-23%) |
| Walnut Creek, CA | 11.8 mi | $2,343 | $-62 (-3%) |
| Union City, CA | 11.9 mi | $2,070 | $-335 (-14%) |
| Hayward, CA | 12.1 mi | $1,935 | $-470 (-20%) |
| Moraga, CA | 13.1 mi | $2,270 | $-135 (-6%) |
| San Lorenzo, CA | 14.2 mi | $1,910 | $-495 (-21%) |
| San Leandro, CA | 14.4 mi | $1,715 | $-690 (-29%) |
| Lafayette, CA | 15.1 mi | $2,530 | +$125 (+5%) |
| Concord, CA | 15.4 mi | $1,893 | $-512 (-21%) |
Studio rent in San Ramon — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in San Ramon?
As of October 2026, the median studio apartment rent in San Ramon, California is $2,405 per month. This is +23% below the citywide median of $3,121.
What income do you need to afford a studio in San Ramon?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $96,200 ($8,017/month gross), which works out to roughly $46.25/hour at a full-time job.
Is San Ramon expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
San Ramon's studio median of $2,405 is +86% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 96th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does San Ramon rank for studio rent in California?
Among the 378 cities in California with studio data, San Ramon ranks #292 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near San Ramon?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Castro Valley ($1,850), Walnut Creek ($2,343), Union City ($2,070).