Studio Apartment Rent in Tehachapi, CA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Tehachapi, California as of October 2026. That's +49% lower than the citywide median of $2,160 and +15% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Tehachapi
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 Tehachapi
Compare Tehachapi'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? 3 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Tehachapi.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Tehachapi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster, CA | 37.1 mi | $1,600 | +$500 (+45%) |
| Palmdale, CA | 47.4 mi | $1,845 | +$745 (+68%) |
| Santa Clarita, CA | 47.8 mi | $2,332 | +$1,232 (+112%) |
| Stevenson Ranch, CA | 51.7 mi | $2,540 | +$1,440 (+131%) |
| Simi Valley, CA | 59.9 mi | $2,165 | +$1,065 (+97%) |
| Shafter, CA | 60.5 mi | $1,060 | $-40 (-4%) |
| Moorpark, CA | 63.3 mi | $2,110 | +$1,010 (+92%) |
| La Crescenta-Montrose, CA | 64.2 mi | $2,200 | +$1,100 (+100%) |
| Taft, CA | 64.3 mi | $870 | $-230 (-21%) |
| Santa Paula, CA | 64.5 mi | $1,560 | +$460 (+42%) |
| La Canada Flintridge, CA | 65 mi | $2,790 | +$1,690 (+154%) |
| Porterville, CA | 65.1 mi | $1,050 | $-50 (-5%) |
Studio rent in Tehachapi — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Tehachapi?
As of October 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Tehachapi, California is $1,100 per month. This is +49% below the citywide median of $2,160.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Tehachapi?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $44,000 ($3,667/month gross), which works out to roughly $21.15/hour at a full-time job.
Is Tehachapi expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Tehachapi's studio median of $1,100 is +15% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 35th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Tehachapi rank for studio rent in California?
Among the 378 cities in California with studio data, Tehachapi ranks #20 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Tehachapi?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Shafter ($1,060), Taft ($870), Porterville ($1,050).