Studio Apartment Rent in Tracy, CA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Tracy, California as of July 2026. That's +35% lower than the citywide median of $2,717 and +37% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Tracy
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 Tracy
Compare Tracy'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? 4 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Tracy.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Tracy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Livermore, CA | 12.9 mi | $2,140 | +$367 (+21%) |
| Discovery Bay, CA | 13.2 mi | $2,510 | +$737 (+42%) |
| Lathrop, CA | 14 mi | $1,660 | $-113 (-6%) |
| Brentwood, CA | 18.9 mi | $2,150 | +$377 (+21%) |
| Manteca, CA | 19.4 mi | $1,430 | $-343 (-19%) |
| Stockton, CA | 22.5 mi | $1,289 | $-484 (-27%) |
| Oakley, CA | 23.8 mi | $1,810 | +$37 (+2%) |
| Pleasanton, CA | 25.1 mi | $2,430 | +$657 (+37%) |
| Patterson, CA | 25.4 mi | $1,330 | $-443 (-25%) |
| Antioch, CA | 27.9 mi | $2,070 | +$297 (+17%) |
| Dublin, CA | 29.2 mi | $2,590 | +$817 (+46%) |
| San Ramon, CA | 31.4 mi | $2,405 | +$632 (+36%) |
Studio rent in Tracy — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Tracy?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Tracy, California is $1,773 per month. This is +35% below the citywide median of $2,717.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Tracy?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $70,920 ($5,910/month gross), which works out to roughly $34.10/hour at a full-time job.
Is Tracy expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Tracy's studio median of $1,773 is +37% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 79th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Tracy rank for studio rent in California?
Among the 383 cities in California with studio data, Tracy ranks #132 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Tracy?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Lathrop ($1,660), Manteca ($1,430), Stockton ($1,289).