Studio Apartment Rent in Yucaipa, CA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Yucaipa, California as of August 2026. That's +23% lower than the citywide median of $2,140 and +27% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Yucaipa
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 Yucaipa
Compare Yucaipa'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 Yucaipa.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Yucaipa |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calimesa, CA | 4.1 mi | $1,810 | +$170 (+10%) |
| Beaumont, CA | 6 mi | $1,620 | $-20 (-1%) |
| Redlands, CA | 10.7 mi | $2,030 | +$390 (+24%) |
| Banning, CA | 13.6 mi | $1,490 | $-150 (-9%) |
| Highland, CA | 13.6 mi | $1,570 | $-70 (-4%) |
| Running Springs, CA | 14 mi | $1,680 | +$40 (+2%) |
| Big Bear Lake, CA | 15.7 mi | $1,370 | $-270 (-16%) |
| Moreno Valley, CA | 15.9 mi | $2,063 | +$423 (+26%) |
| Loma Linda, CA | 16.5 mi | $1,810 | +$170 (+10%) |
| San Jacinto, CA | 17.2 mi | $1,480 | $-160 (-10%) |
| Colton, CA | 19.2 mi | $1,730 | +$90 (+5%) |
| Perris, CA | 19.6 mi | $1,990 | +$350 (+21%) |
Studio rent in Yucaipa — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Yucaipa?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Yucaipa, California is $1,640 per month. This is +23% below the citywide median of $2,140.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Yucaipa?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $65,600 ($5,467/month gross), which works out to roughly $31.54/hour at a full-time job.
Is Yucaipa expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Yucaipa's studio median of $1,640 is +27% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 73th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Yucaipa rank for studio rent in California?
Among the 378 cities in California with studio data, Yucaipa ranks #92 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Yucaipa?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Beaumont ($1,620), Banning ($1,490), Highland ($1,570).