Studio Apartment Rent in Topanga, CA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Topanga, California as of July 2026. That's +57% lower than the citywide median of $6,454 and +116% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Topanga
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 Topanga
Compare Topanga'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 Topanga.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Topanga |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calabasas, CA | 3.9 mi | $2,790 | — |
| Agoura Hills, CA | 9.9 mi | $2,790 | — |
| Santa Monica, CA | 10.7 mi | $2,352 | $-438 (-16%) |
| Oak Park, CA | 11.7 mi | $2,570 | $-220 (-8%) |
| Marina del Rey, CA | 14.3 mi | $2,790 | — |
| Simi Valley, CA | 14.5 mi | $2,165 | $-625 (-22%) |
| Beverly Hills, CA | 15.1 mi | $2,663 | $-127 (-5%) |
| Malibu, CA | 16.1 mi | $2,790 | — |
| West Hollywood, CA | 16.2 mi | $2,590 | $-200 (-7%) |
| Culver City, CA | 16.9 mi | $2,400 | $-390 (-14%) |
| Westlake Village, CA | 18.9 mi | $2,440 | $-350 (-13%) |
| Stevenson Ranch, CA | 19.2 mi | $2,540 | $-250 (-9%) |
Studio rent in Topanga — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Topanga?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Topanga, California is $2,790 per month. This is +57% below the citywide median of $6,454.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Topanga?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $111,600 ($9,300/month gross), which works out to roughly $53.65/hour at a full-time job.
Is Topanga expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Topanga's studio median of $2,790 is +116% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 99th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Topanga rank for studio rent in California?
Among the 383 cities in California with studio data, Topanga ranks #363 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Topanga?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Santa Monica ($2,352), Oak Park ($2,570), Simi Valley ($2,165).