Studio Apartment Rent in Wildomar, CA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Wildomar, California as of August 2026. That's +23% lower than the citywide median of $2,698 and +62% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Wildomar
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 Wildomar
Compare Wildomar'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? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Wildomar.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Wildomar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murrieta, CA | 3.8 mi | $2,370 | +$280 (+13%) |
| Lake Elsinore, CA | 6.7 mi | $2,180 | +$90 (+4%) |
| Menifee, CA | 7.9 mi | $2,100 | +$10 (0%) |
| Winchester, CA | 14.8 mi | $2,630 | +$540 (+26%) |
| Perris, CA | 15 mi | $1,990 | $-100 (-5%) |
| Fallbrook, CA | 16.1 mi | $1,660 | $-430 (-21%) |
| Hemet, CA | 20.8 mi | $1,557 | $-533 (-26%) |
| Moreno Valley, CA | 20.9 mi | $2,063 | $-27 (-1%) |
| Rancho Mission Viejo, CA | 23 mi | $2,715 | +$625 (+30%) |
| Riverside, CA | 23.4 mi | $2,001 | $-89 (-4%) |
| Rancho Santa Margarita, CA | 24.3 mi | $2,630 | +$540 (+26%) |
| San Juan Capistrano, CA | 25.4 mi | $2,470 | +$380 (+18%) |
Studio rent in Wildomar — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Wildomar?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Wildomar, California is $2,090 per month. This is +23% below the citywide median of $2,698.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Wildomar?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $83,600 ($6,967/month gross), which works out to roughly $40.19/hour at a full-time job.
Is Wildomar expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Wildomar's studio median of $2,090 is +62% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 90th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Wildomar rank for studio rent in California?
Among the 378 cities in California with studio data, Wildomar ranks #222 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Wildomar?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Perris ($1,990), Fallbrook ($1,660), Hemet ($1,557).