Studio Apartment Rent in Westlake Village, CA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Westlake Village, California as of July 2026. That's +51% lower than the citywide median of $5,001 and +89% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Westlake Village
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 Westlake Village
Compare Westlake Village'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 Westlake Village.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Westlake Village |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malibu, CA | 5.7 mi | $2,790 | +$350 (+14%) |
| Agoura Hills, CA | 9 mi | $2,790 | +$350 (+14%) |
| Oak Park, CA | 9.1 mi | $2,570 | +$130 (+5%) |
| Moorpark, CA | 11 mi | $2,110 | $-330 (-14%) |
| Camarillo, CA | 11.4 mi | $2,130 | $-310 (-13%) |
| Port Hueneme, CA | 14.7 mi | $1,760 | $-680 (-28%) |
| Simi Valley, CA | 14.9 mi | $2,165 | $-275 (-11%) |
| Calabasas, CA | 15.1 mi | $2,790 | +$350 (+14%) |
| Topanga, CA | 18.9 mi | $2,790 | +$350 (+14%) |
| Oxnard, CA | 20.4 mi | $1,720 | $-720 (-30%) |
| Santa Paula, CA | 23.2 mi | $1,560 | $-880 (-36%) |
| Stevenson Ranch, CA | 23.9 mi | $2,540 | +$100 (+4%) |
Studio rent in Westlake Village — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Westlake Village?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Westlake Village, California is $2,440 per month. This is +51% below the citywide median of $5,001.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Westlake Village?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $97,600 ($8,133/month gross), which works out to roughly $46.92/hour at a full-time job.
Is Westlake Village expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Westlake Village's studio median of $2,440 is +89% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 96th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Westlake Village rank for studio rent in California?
Among the 383 cities in California with studio data, Westlake Village ranks #305 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Westlake Village?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Moorpark ($2,110), Camarillo ($2,130), Port Hueneme ($1,760).