Studio Apartment Rent in Vacaville, CA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Vacaville, California as of October 2026. That's +32% lower than the citywide median of $2,627 and +38% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Vacaville
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 Vacaville
Compare Vacaville'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? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Vacaville.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Vacaville |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield, CA | 10.1 mi | $1,875 | +$90 (+5%) |
| Suisun City, CA | 12.7 mi | $1,820 | +$35 (+2%) |
| Dixon, CA | 15.1 mi | $1,490 | $-295 (-17%) |
| Winters, CA | 15.6 mi | $1,490 | $-295 (-17%) |
| Davis, CA | 20.1 mi | $1,960 | +$175 (+10%) |
| Napa, CA | 21.1 mi | $1,845 | +$60 (+3%) |
| Benicia, CA | 22 mi | $2,000 | +$215 (+12%) |
| Vallejo, CA | 23.7 mi | $1,677 | $-108 (-6%) |
| American Canyon, CA | 23.9 mi | $2,110 | +$325 (+18%) |
| Pittsburg, CA | 25 mi | $1,660 | $-125 (-7%) |
| Woodland, CA | 25.9 mi | $1,450 | $-335 (-19%) |
| Concord, CA | 27.6 mi | $1,893 | +$108 (+6%) |
Studio rent in Vacaville — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Vacaville?
As of October 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Vacaville, California is $1,785 per month. This is +32% below the citywide median of $2,627.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Vacaville?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $71,400 ($5,950/month gross), which works out to roughly $34.33/hour at a full-time job.
Is Vacaville expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Vacaville's studio median of $1,785 is +38% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 80th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Vacaville rank for studio rent in California?
Among the 378 cities in California with studio data, Vacaville ranks #136 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Vacaville?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Dixon ($1,490), Winters ($1,490), Vallejo ($1,677).