Last updated on October 29, 2026

Average rent in
Barstow, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Barstow

$1,325/mo

increased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in Barstow is $1,325 per month as of October 2026. This is 30% below the national average rent, or $575 less per month.

$1.97

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Barstow

46

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Barstow rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Barstow, CA

Average rent prices in Barstow have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 6% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Barstow, CA

Rent prices in Barstow vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Barstow is $1,172, whereas a house costs $1,595. 1-bedroom apartments in Barstow run $1,150 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,172.

Listings

Studio

$895

No Change

29%

1 bedroom

$1,150

No Change

15%

2 bedroom

$1,272

No Change

11%

3 bedroom

$1,795

No Change

11%

4 bedroom

$2,500

5%

2%

Studio

Average rent

$895

Last year

29%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,150

Last year

15%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,272

Last year

11%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,795

Last year

11%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

2%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Barstow, CA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Barstow, CA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Barstow and Apple Valley by all bedroom counts and property types.

Barstow

Median rent price$1,325
decreased by30%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,695
decreased by11%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Barstow, CA is 22% lower than the median rent in Apple Valley, CA.

Discover rentals in Barstow, CA

523 - Photo 1 of 1

13h ago

8.3

Very good

523

800 E Virginia Way, Barstow, CA 92311

2 beds

1 bath

$959

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
P160 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.6

Very good

P160

608 E Fredricks St, Barstow, CA 92311

2 beds

1 bath

$995

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
P268 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.6

Very good

P268

720 Karen Ct, Barstow, CA 92311

2 beds

1 bath

$995

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1131 Barstow Rd #C - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Barstow

2 Bedroom 2 Bath Condo for Rent in Barstow

1131 Barstow Rd #C, Barstow, CA 92311

2 beds

2 baths

$1,000

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Frequently asked questions for Barstow, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Barstow rental market.

How much is rent in Barstow?

The average rent in Barstow is $1,325 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Barstow?

Average rent prices in Barstow have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 6% since last year.

How does Barstow rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Barstow is 30% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $575 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Barstow?

To comfortably afford rent in Barstow, you'd need to earn approximately $53,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Barstow?

May offers the lowest rents in Barstow while December sees the highest, with roughly an 11% difference between these months. Searching in May could result in lower prices compared to winter months.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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