Studio Apartment Rent in Winchester, CA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Winchester, California as of July 2026. That's +23% lower than the citywide median of $3,435 and +104% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Winchester
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 Winchester
Compare Winchester'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 Winchester.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Winchester |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hemet, CA | 6 mi | $1,557 | $-1,073 (-41%) |
| Menifee, CA | 9.4 mi | $2,100 | $-530 (-20%) |
| San Jacinto, CA | 12 mi | $1,480 | $-1,150 (-44%) |
| Wildomar, CA | 14.8 mi | $2,090 | $-540 (-21%) |
| Murrieta, CA | 15.2 mi | $2,370 | $-260 (-10%) |
| Perris, CA | 15.6 mi | $1,990 | $-640 (-24%) |
| Beaumont, CA | 19.9 mi | $1,620 | $-1,010 (-38%) |
| Lake Elsinore, CA | 20 mi | $2,180 | $-450 (-17%) |
| Moreno Valley, CA | 20.6 mi | $2,063 | $-567 (-22%) |
| Fallbrook, CA | 22 mi | $1,660 | $-970 (-37%) |
| Banning, CA | 24.6 mi | $1,490 | $-1,140 (-43%) |
| Redlands, CA | 27 mi | $2,030 | $-600 (-23%) |
Studio rent in Winchester — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Winchester?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Winchester, California is $2,630 per month. This is +23% below the citywide median of $3,435.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Winchester?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $105,200 ($8,767/month gross), which works out to roughly $50.58/hour at a full-time job.
Is Winchester expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Winchester's studio median of $2,630 is +104% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 98th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Winchester rank for studio rent in California?
Among the 383 cities in California with studio data, Winchester ranks #334 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Winchester?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Hemet ($1,557), Menifee ($2,100), San Jacinto ($1,480).