Studio Apartment Rent in Tustin, CA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Tustin, California as of July 2026. That's +21% lower than the citywide median of $3,151 and +93% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Tustin
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 Tustin
Compare Tustin'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 Tustin.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Tustin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Irvine, CA | 3.6 mi | $3,000 | +$510 (+20%) |
| Orange, CA | 5.2 mi | $2,228 | $-262 (-11%) |
| Santa Ana, CA | 5.3 mi | $2,000 | $-490 (-20%) |
| Anaheim, CA | 8.6 mi | $2,280 | $-210 (-8%) |
| Lake Forest, CA | 9.5 mi | $2,675 | +$185 (+7%) |
| Laguna Woods, CA | 9.8 mi | $2,160 | $-330 (-13%) |
| Newport Beach, CA | 10.3 mi | $3,102 | +$612 (+25%) |
| Fountain Valley, CA | 10.5 mi | $2,520 | +$30 (+1%) |
| Placentia, CA | 10.6 mi | $2,120 | $-370 (-15%) |
| Yorba Linda, CA | 11 mi | $2,780 | +$290 (+12%) |
| Laguna Beach, CA | 11.6 mi | $2,890 | +$400 (+16%) |
| Aliso Viejo, CA | 12.1 mi | $2,770 | +$280 (+11%) |
Studio rent in Tustin — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Tustin?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Tustin, California is $2,490 per month. This is +21% below the citywide median of $3,151.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Tustin?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $99,600 ($8,300/month gross), which works out to roughly $47.88/hour at a full-time job.
Is Tustin expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Tustin's studio median of $2,490 is +93% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 97th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Tustin rank for studio rent in California?
Among the 383 cities in California with studio data, Tustin ranks #311 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Tustin?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Orange ($2,228), Santa Ana ($2,000), Anaheim ($2,280).