Studio Apartment Rent in Ukiah, CA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Ukiah, California as of October 2026. That's +38% lower than the citywide median of $1,921 and +7% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Ukiah
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 Ukiah
Compare Ukiah's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in California
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florin | $738 |
| 2 | Taft | $870 |
| 3 | Ridgecrest | $887 |
| 4 | Lakeport | $890 |
| 5 | El Centro | $910 |
| 6 | Red Bluff | $930 |
| 7 | California City | $940 |
| 8 | Clearlake | $950 |
| 9 | Paradise | $970 |
| 10 | Eureka | $980 |
| 11 | Oroville | $985 |
| 12 | Fortuna | $990 |
| 13 | Porterville | $1,050 |
| 14 | Anderson | $1,060 |
| 15 | Shafter | $1,060 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in California
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Montecito | $3,570 |
| 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
Considering nearby alternatives? 2 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Ukiah.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Ukiah |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeport, CA | 22.8 mi | $890 | $-310 (-26%) |
| Healdsburg, CA | 43.6 mi | $1,910 | +$710 (+59%) |
| Clearlake, CA | 45.2 mi | $950 | $-250 (-21%) |
| Windsor, CA | 51.6 mi | $2,130 | +$930 (+78%) |
| Sebastopol, CA | 57.7 mi | $1,780 | +$580 (+48%) |
| Santa Rosa, CA | 60.1 mi | $1,888 | +$688 (+57%) |
| Rohnert Park, CA | 66.9 mi | $2,030 | +$830 (+69%) |
| Petaluma, CA | 74.7 mi | $2,190 | +$990 (+83%) |
| Sonoma, CA | 82 mi | $1,840 | +$640 (+53%) |
| Novato, CA | 86.2 mi | $2,097 | +$897 (+75%) |
| Napa, CA | 87.1 mi | $1,845 | +$645 (+54%) |
| Winters, CA | 90.3 mi | $1,490 | +$290 (+24%) |
Studio rent in Ukiah — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Ukiah?
As of October 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Ukiah, California is $1,200 per month. This is +38% below the citywide median of $1,921.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Ukiah?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $48,000 ($4,000/month gross), which works out to roughly $23.08/hour at a full-time job.
Is Ukiah expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Ukiah's studio median of $1,200 is +7% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 43th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Ukiah rank for studio rent in California?
Among the 378 cities in California with studio data, Ukiah ranks #33 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Ukiah?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Lakeport ($890), Clearlake ($950).