Studio Apartment Rent in Upland, CA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Upland, California as of July 2026. That's +1% lower than the citywide median of $2,408 and +86% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Upland
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 Upland
Compare Upland'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 Upland.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Upland |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claremont, CA | 3.9 mi | $2,110 | $-285 (-12%) |
| Montclair, CA | 4.4 mi | $1,860 | $-535 (-22%) |
| Ontario, CA | 5.2 mi | $2,067 | $-328 (-14%) |
| Rancho Cucamonga, CA | 6.3 mi | $2,450 | +$55 (+2%) |
| Pomona, CA | 8.2 mi | $1,600 | $-795 (-33%) |
| La Verne, CA | 8.9 mi | $2,040 | $-355 (-15%) |
| Chino, CA | 10 mi | $2,335 | $-60 (-3%) |
| San Dimas, CA | 10.5 mi | $2,230 | $-165 (-7%) |
| Chino Hills, CA | 12.3 mi | $2,660 | +$265 (+11%) |
| Glendora, CA | 13.1 mi | $2,115 | $-280 (-12%) |
| Fontana, CA | 13.4 mi | $2,043 | $-352 (-15%) |
| Eastvale, CA | 14.1 mi | $2,660 | +$265 (+11%) |
Studio rent in Upland — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Upland?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Upland, California is $2,395 per month. This is +1% below the citywide median of $2,408.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Upland?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $95,800 ($7,983/month gross), which works out to roughly $46.06/hour at a full-time job.
Is Upland expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Upland's studio median of $2,395 is +86% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 96th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Upland rank for studio rent in California?
Among the 383 cities in California with studio data, Upland ranks #296 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Upland?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Claremont ($2,110), Montclair ($1,860), Ontario ($2,067).