Studio Apartment Rent in West Covina, CA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in West Covina, California as of October 2026. That's +21% lower than the citywide median of $2,552 and +56% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in West Covina
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 West Covina
Compare West Covina'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 West Covina.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs West Covina |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Puente, CA | 2.2 mi | $1,650 | $-363 (-18%) |
| Baldwin Park, CA | 5.1 mi | $1,600 | $-413 (-21%) |
| Rowland Heights, CA | 5.3 mi | $1,890 | $-123 (-6%) |
| Hacienda Heights, CA | 5.5 mi | $1,840 | $-173 (-9%) |
| Duarte, CA | 7.1 mi | $2,030 | +$17 (+1%) |
| Glendora, CA | 7.4 mi | $2,115 | +$102 (+5%) |
| Diamond Bar, CA | 7.6 mi | $2,380 | +$367 (+18%) |
| La Habra, CA | 8 mi | $1,980 | $-33 (-2%) |
| San Dimas, CA | 8 mi | $2,230 | +$217 (+11%) |
| El Monte, CA | 8.4 mi | $1,600 | $-413 (-21%) |
| Brea, CA | 8.6 mi | $2,440 | +$427 (+21%) |
| Whittier, CA | 9.7 mi | $1,854 | $-159 (-8%) |
Studio rent in West Covina — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in West Covina?
As of October 2026, the median studio apartment rent in West Covina, California is $2,013 per month. This is +21% below the citywide median of $2,552.
What income do you need to afford a studio in West Covina?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $80,520 ($6,710/month gross), which works out to roughly $38.71/hour at a full-time job.
Is West Covina expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
West Covina's studio median of $2,013 is +56% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 88th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does West Covina rank for studio rent in California?
Among the 378 cities in California with studio data, West Covina ranks #197 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near West Covina?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include La Puente ($1,650), Baldwin Park ($1,600), Rowland Heights ($1,890).