Studio Apartment Rent in Temecula, CA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Temecula, California as of August 2026. That's +31% lower than the citywide median of $3,030 and +62% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Temecula
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 Temecula
Compare Temecula'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 Temecula.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Temecula |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murrieta, CA | 9.2 mi | $2,370 | +$283 (+14%) |
| Fallbrook, CA | 10.1 mi | $1,660 | $-427 (-20%) |
| Wildomar, CA | 11.9 mi | $2,090 | +$3 (0%) |
| Winchester, CA | 11.9 mi | $2,630 | +$543 (+26%) |
| Menifee, CA | 13.9 mi | $2,100 | +$13 (+1%) |
| Hemet, CA | 16.2 mi | $1,557 | $-530 (-25%) |
| Lake Elsinore, CA | 18.6 mi | $2,180 | +$93 (+4%) |
| Oceanside, CA | 22.2 mi | $2,200 | +$113 (+5%) |
| Perris, CA | 22.7 mi | $1,990 | $-97 (-5%) |
| Vista, CA | 23 mi | $2,073 | $-14 (-1%) |
| San Jacinto, CA | 23.7 mi | $1,480 | $-607 (-29%) |
| San Marcos, CA | 25.4 mi | $2,210 | +$123 (+6%) |
Studio rent in Temecula — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Temecula?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Temecula, California is $2,087 per month. This is +31% below the citywide median of $3,030.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Temecula?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $83,480 ($6,957/month gross), which works out to roughly $40.13/hour at a full-time job.
Is Temecula expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Temecula's studio median of $2,087 is +62% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 90th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Temecula rank for studio rent in California?
Among the 378 cities in California with studio data, Temecula ranks #221 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Temecula?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Fallbrook ($1,660), Hemet ($1,557), Perris ($1,990).