Studio Apartment Rent in Sebastopol, CA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Sebastopol, California as of July 2026. That's +35% lower than the citywide median of $2,724 and +38% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Sebastopol
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 Sebastopol
Compare Sebastopol'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
Considering nearby alternatives? 1 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Sebastopol.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Sebastopol |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windsor, CA | 9.3 mi | $2,130 | +$350 (+20%) |
| Santa Rosa, CA | 11.7 mi | $1,888 | +$108 (+6%) |
| Rohnert Park, CA | 12.1 mi | $2,030 | +$250 (+14%) |
| Guerneville, CA | 13.4 mi | $1,450 | $-330 (-19%) |
| Healdsburg, CA | 15.6 mi | $1,910 | +$130 (+7%) |
| Petaluma, CA | 18 mi | $2,190 | +$410 (+23%) |
| Sonoma, CA | 29.2 mi | $1,840 | +$60 (+3%) |
| Novato, CA | 29.4 mi | $2,097 | +$317 (+18%) |
| San Anselmo, CA | 34 mi | $2,210 | +$430 (+24%) |
| Fairfax, CA | 35.7 mi | $2,070 | +$290 (+16%) |
| San Rafael, CA | 35.9 mi | $2,330 | +$550 (+31%) |
| Larkspur, CA | 39.1 mi | $2,550 | +$770 (+43%) |
Studio rent in Sebastopol — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Sebastopol?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Sebastopol, California is $1,780 per month. This is +35% below the citywide median of $2,724.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Sebastopol?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $71,200 ($5,933/month gross), which works out to roughly $34.23/hour at a full-time job.
Is Sebastopol expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Sebastopol's studio median of $1,780 is +38% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 79th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Sebastopol rank for studio rent in California?
Among the 383 cities in California with studio data, Sebastopol ranks #135 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Sebastopol?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Guerneville ($1,450).