Studio Apartment Rent in Vallejo, CA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Vallejo, California as of August 2026. That's +23% lower than the citywide median of $2,184 and +30% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Vallejo
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 Vallejo
Compare Vallejo'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 Vallejo.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Vallejo |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Canyon, CA | 4.4 mi | $2,110 | +$433 (+26%) |
| Benicia, CA | 6.6 mi | $2,000 | +$323 (+19%) |
| Hercules, CA | 9.2 mi | $2,490 | +$813 (+48%) |
| Pinole, CA | 10.7 mi | $1,970 | +$293 (+17%) |
| Martinez, CA | 11.6 mi | $1,750 | +$73 (+4%) |
| Fairfield, CA | 13.6 mi | $1,875 | +$198 (+12%) |
| Napa, CA | 14.7 mi | $1,845 | +$168 (+10%) |
| San Pablo, CA | 14.8 mi | $1,709 | +$32 (+2%) |
| Richmond, CA | 15 mi | $1,685 | +$8 (0%) |
| El Cerrito, CA | 15.8 mi | $1,910 | +$233 (+14%) |
| Pleasant Hill, CA | 16.2 mi | $2,110 | +$433 (+26%) |
| Albany, CA | 17.8 mi | $1,940 | +$263 (+16%) |
Studio rent in Vallejo — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Vallejo?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Vallejo, California is $1,677 per month. This is +23% below the citywide median of $2,184.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Vallejo?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $67,080 ($5,590/month gross), which works out to roughly $32.25/hour at a full-time job.
Is Vallejo expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Vallejo's studio median of $1,677 is +30% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 75th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Vallejo rank for studio rent in California?
Among the 378 cities in California with studio data, Vallejo ranks #105 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Vallejo?
Most nearby cities have similar or higher studio rents than Vallejo.