Studio Apartment Rent in Turlock, CA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Turlock, California as of July 2026. That's +45% lower than the citywide median of $2,083 and +11% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Turlock
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 Turlock
Compare Turlock'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 Turlock.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Turlock |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceres, CA | 7 mi | $1,130 | $-15 (-1%) |
| Modesto, CA | 14.6 mi | $1,143 | $-2 (0%) |
| Riverbank, CA | 16.6 mi | $1,180 | +$35 (+3%) |
| Atwater, CA | 19.1 mi | $1,070 | $-75 (-7%) |
| Oakdale, CA | 21 mi | $1,130 | $-15 (-1%) |
| Patterson, CA | 25.4 mi | $1,330 | +$185 (+16%) |
| Merced, CA | 29.6 mi | $1,090 | $-55 (-5%) |
| Los Banos, CA | 29.9 mi | $1,250 | +$105 (+9%) |
| Manteca, CA | 31.4 mi | $1,430 | +$285 (+25%) |
| Lathrop, CA | 37.5 mi | $1,660 | +$515 (+45%) |
| Tracy, CA | 45.7 mi | $1,773 | +$628 (+55%) |
| Stockton, CA | 47.9 mi | $1,289 | +$144 (+13%) |
Studio rent in Turlock — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Turlock?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Turlock, California is $1,145 per month. This is +45% below the citywide median of $2,083.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Turlock?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $45,800 ($3,817/month gross), which works out to roughly $22.02/hour at a full-time job.
Is Turlock expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Turlock's studio median of $1,145 is +11% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 39th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Turlock rank for studio rent in California?
Among the 383 cities in California with studio data, Turlock ranks #31 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Turlock?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Ceres ($1,130), Modesto ($1,143), Atwater ($1,070).