Studio Apartment Rent in Sierra Madre, CA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Sierra Madre, California as of August 2026. That's +30% lower than the citywide median of $2,890 and +56% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Sierra Madre
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 Sierra Madre
Compare Sierra Madre'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 Sierra Madre.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Sierra Madre |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arcadia, CA | 2.7 mi | $1,965 | $-45 (-2%) |
| San Marino, CA | 5.4 mi | $2,040 | +$30 (+1%) |
| San Gabriel, CA | 5.4 mi | $1,850 | $-160 (-8%) |
| Pasadena, CA | 6 mi | $2,183 | +$173 (+9%) |
| Altadena, CA | 6.3 mi | $2,110 | +$100 (+5%) |
| El Monte, CA | 6.6 mi | $1,600 | $-410 (-20%) |
| Duarte, CA | 6.7 mi | $2,030 | +$20 (+1%) |
| Baldwin Park, CA | 7.5 mi | $1,600 | $-410 (-20%) |
| Rosemead, CA | 7.5 mi | $1,600 | $-410 (-20%) |
| South Pasadena, CA | 8.4 mi | $2,130 | +$120 (+6%) |
| Alhambra, CA | 8.4 mi | $1,700 | $-310 (-15%) |
| Monterey Park, CA | 9.7 mi | $1,625 | $-385 (-19%) |
Studio rent in Sierra Madre — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Sierra Madre?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Sierra Madre, California is $2,010 per month. This is +30% below the citywide median of $2,890.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Sierra Madre?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $80,400 ($6,700/month gross), which works out to roughly $38.65/hour at a full-time job.
Is Sierra Madre expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Sierra Madre's studio median of $2,010 is +56% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 88th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Sierra Madre rank for studio rent in California?
Among the 378 cities in California with studio data, Sierra Madre ranks #195 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Sierra Madre?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Arcadia ($1,965), San Gabriel ($1,850), El Monte ($1,600).