Studio Apartment Rent in Westmont, CA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Westmont, California as of August 2026. That's +52% lower than the citywide median of $2,570 and +4% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Westmont
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 Westmont
Compare Westmont'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
Considering nearby alternatives? 1 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Westmont.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Westmont |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gardena, CA | 3.1 mi | $1,615 | +$382 (+31%) |
| Inglewood, CA | 3.2 mi | $1,698 | +$465 (+38%) |
| Hawthorne, CA | 3.7 mi | $1,650 | +$417 (+34%) |
| Florence-Graham, CA | 4.4 mi | $1,029 | $-204 (-17%) |
| Lawndale, CA | 5 mi | $1,770 | +$537 (+44%) |
| Huntington Park, CA | 6.4 mi | $1,600 | +$367 (+30%) |
| Lynwood, CA | 7.1 mi | $1,600 | +$367 (+30%) |
| El Segundo, CA | 7.2 mi | $2,470 | +$1,237 (+100%) |
| Compton, CA | 7.7 mi | $1,600 | +$367 (+30%) |
| Manhattan Beach, CA | 7.8 mi | $2,790 | +$1,557 (+126%) |
| Culver City, CA | 7.8 mi | $2,400 | +$1,167 (+95%) |
| Redondo Beach, CA | 8.1 mi | $2,325 | +$1,092 (+89%) |
Studio rent in Westmont — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Westmont?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Westmont, California is $1,233 per month. This is +52% below the citywide median of $2,570.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Westmont?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $49,320 ($4,110/month gross), which works out to roughly $23.71/hour at a full-time job.
Is Westmont expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Westmont's studio median of $1,233 is +4% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 46th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Westmont rank for studio rent in California?
Among the 378 cities in California with studio data, Westmont ranks #35 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Westmont?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Florence-Graham ($1,029).