Studio Apartment Rent in Tiburon, CA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Tiburon, California as of July 2026. That's +50% lower than the citywide median of $5,734 and +124% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Tiburon
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 Tiburon
Compare Tiburon'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? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Tiburon.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Tiburon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corte Madera, CA | 4.2 mi | $2,770 | $-120 (-4%) |
| Larkspur, CA | 5.7 mi | $2,550 | $-340 (-12%) |
| Sausalito, CA | 5.9 mi | $2,450 | $-440 (-15%) |
| Mill Valley, CA | 6.6 mi | $2,530 | $-360 (-12%) |
| San Francisco, CA | 8.4 mi | $2,319 | $-571 (-20%) |
| San Rafael, CA | 8.9 mi | $2,330 | $-560 (-19%) |
| San Pablo, CA | 10 mi | $1,709 | $-1,181 (-41%) |
| Richmond, CA | 10.2 mi | $1,685 | $-1,205 (-42%) |
| San Anselmo, CA | 10.7 mi | $2,210 | $-680 (-24%) |
| Fairfax, CA | 11 mi | $2,070 | $-820 (-28%) |
| Albany, CA | 11.9 mi | $1,940 | $-950 (-33%) |
| El Cerrito, CA | 12 mi | $1,910 | $-980 (-34%) |
Studio rent in Tiburon — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Tiburon?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Tiburon, California is $2,890 per month. This is +50% below the citywide median of $5,734.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Tiburon?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $115,600 ($9,633/month gross), which works out to roughly $55.58/hour at a full-time job.
Is Tiburon expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Tiburon's studio median of $2,890 is +124% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 99th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Tiburon rank for studio rent in California?
Among the 383 cities in California with studio data, Tiburon ranks #366 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Tiburon?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Corte Madera ($2,770), Larkspur ($2,550), Sausalito ($2,450).