Studio Apartment Rent in Twentynine Palms, CA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Twentynine Palms, California as of August 2026. That's +4% lower than the citywide median of $1,421 and +6% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Twentynine Palms
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 Twentynine Palms
Compare Twentynine Palms's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in California
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florin | $738 |
| 2 | Ridgecrest | $864 |
| 3 | Taft | $870 |
| 4 | Lakeport | $890 |
| 5 | El Centro | $910 |
| 6 | Barstow | $915 |
| 7 | Red Bluff | $930 |
| 8 | California City | $940 |
| 9 | Clearlake | $950 |
| 10 | Paradise | $970 |
| 11 | Eureka | $980 |
| 12 | Oroville | $985 |
| 13 | Fortuna | $990 |
| 14 | Florence-Graham | $1,029 |
| 15 | Porterville | $1,050 |
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 | Sunnyvale | $3,010 |
| 12 | Santa Barbara | $3,000 |
| 13 | Irvine | $3,000 |
| 14 | Solana Beach | $2,970 |
| 15 | Saratoga | $2,910 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Most nearby cities have similar or higher studio rents than Twentynine Palms.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Twentynine Palms |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joshua Tree, CA | 46.1 mi | $1,370 | — |
| Indio, CA | 50.4 mi | $1,715 | +$345 (+25%) |
| Yucca Valley, CA | 56.1 mi | $1,370 | — |
| La Quinta, CA | 56.7 mi | $1,880 | +$510 (+37%) |
| Desert Hot Springs, CA | 56.7 mi | $1,370 | — |
| Palm Desert, CA | 58.7 mi | $1,865 | +$495 (+36%) |
| Rancho Mirage, CA | 61.5 mi | $1,850 | +$480 (+35%) |
| Cathedral City, CA | 62.5 mi | $1,660 | +$290 (+21%) |
| Palm Springs, CA | 67.5 mi | $1,785 | +$415 (+30%) |
| Big Bear City, CA | 82.4 mi | $1,450 | +$80 (+6%) |
| Banning, CA | 84.6 mi | $1,490 | +$120 (+9%) |
| Big Bear Lake, CA | 88.7 mi | $1,370 | — |
Studio rent in Twentynine Palms — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Twentynine Palms?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Twentynine Palms, California is $1,370 per month. This is +4% below the citywide median of $1,421.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Twentynine Palms?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $54,800 ($4,567/month gross), which works out to roughly $26.35/hour at a full-time job.
Is Twentynine Palms expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Twentynine Palms's studio median of $1,370 is +6% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 55th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Twentynine Palms rank for studio rent in California?
Among the 378 cities in California with studio data, Twentynine Palms ranks #48 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Twentynine Palms?
Most nearby cities have similar or higher studio rents than Twentynine Palms.