Studio Apartment Rent in Soquel, CA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Soquel, California as of June 2026. That's +17% lower than the citywide median of $3,863 and +147% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Soquel
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 Soquel
Compare Soquel's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in California
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oildale | $723 |
| 2 | Florin | $738 |
| 3 | Taft | $870 |
| 4 | Ridgecrest | $884 |
| 5 | Lakeport | $890 |
| 6 | Red Bluff | $930 |
| 7 | California City | $940 |
| 8 | Paradise | $970 |
| 9 | Eureka | $980 |
| 10 | Oroville | $985 |
| 11 | Florence-Graham | $1,029 |
| 12 | Porterville | $1,050 |
| 13 | Anderson | $1,060 |
| 14 | Atwater | $1,070 |
| 15 | McKinleyville | $1,070 |
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 | Soquel (this page) | $3,190 |
| 6 | Coronado | $3,190 |
| 7 | Ladera Ranch | $3,140 |
| 8 | Los Altos | $3,130 |
| 9 | Foster City | $3,130 |
| 10 | Newport Beach | $3,102 |
| 11 | Capitola | $3,100 |
| 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? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Soquel.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Soquel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aptos, CA | 4.3 mi | $3,420 | +$230 (+7%) |
| Capitola, CA | 4.8 mi | $3,100 | $-90 (-3%) |
| Scotts Valley, CA | 6.1 mi | $3,420 | +$230 (+7%) |
| Santa Cruz, CA | 9 mi | $3,520 | +$330 (+10%) |
| Los Gatos, CA | 12.4 mi | $2,720 | $-470 (-15%) |
| Watsonville, CA | 13.7 mi | $2,570 | $-620 (-19%) |
| Campbell, CA | 16.4 mi | $2,540 | $-650 (-20%) |
| Saratoga, CA | 17.1 mi | $2,910 | $-280 (-9%) |
| San Jose, CA | 19.5 mi | $2,553 | $-637 (-20%) |
| Cupertino, CA | 21 mi | $3,410 | +$220 (+7%) |
| Santa Clara, CA | 22.4 mi | $2,770 | $-420 (-13%) |
| Sunnyvale, CA | 24.2 mi | $3,010 | $-180 (-6%) |
Studio rent in Soquel — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Soquel?
As of June 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Soquel, California is $3,190 per month. This is +17% below the citywide median of $3,863.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Soquel?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $127,600 ($10,633/month gross), which works out to roughly $61.35/hour at a full-time job.
Is Soquel expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Soquel's studio median of $3,190 is +147% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 100th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Soquel rank for studio rent in California?
Among the 379 cities in California with studio data, Soquel ranks #375 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Soquel?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Capitola ($3,100), Los Gatos ($2,720), Watsonville ($2,570).