Last updated on September 14, 2026

Average rent in
Barstow, CA

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Barstow rent stands today

    Barstow, CA rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,300/month. Renters are paying roughly the same as last year, with no month-to-month change observed recently across 60 total rentals.

  • Barstow sits 31.6% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, making it an accessible market for renters seeking value in California.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Barstow rent for $895/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,172/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,250/month, while 3-bedrooms reach $1,648/month and 4+ bedrooms climb to $2,500/month. These figures show the range renters can expect by bedroom count.

Median rent

Median rent in Barstow

$1,300/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Barstow is $1,300 per month as of September 2026. This is 32% below the national average rent, or $600 less per month.

$2.08

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Barstow

60

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Barstow rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%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 remained the same 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 $1,150, whereas a house costs $1,547. 1-bedroom apartments in Barstow run $1,195 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,150.

Listings

Studio

$895

7%

No Change

1 bedroom

$1,172

2%

5%

2 bedroom

$1,250

1%

6%

3 bedroom

$1,647

5%

4%

4 bedroom

$2,500

4%

31%

Studio

Average rent

$895

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

No Change

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,172

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,250

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,647

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

31%

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$1,300
decreased by32%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,700
decreased by11%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Barstow, CA is 24% lower than the median rent in Apple Valley, CA.

Discover rentals in Barstow, CA

P268 - Photo 1 of 1

16h ago

8.6

Very good

P268

720 Karen Ct, Barstow, CA 92311

2 beds

1 bath

$995–$1,025

Price drop

523 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.3

Very good

523

800 E Virginia Way, Barstow, CA 92311

2 beds

1 bath

$995

P160 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.6

Very good

P160

608 E Fredricks St, Barstow, CA 92311

2 beds

1 bath

$1,050

902 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.4

Very good

902

1071 May Ln, Barstow, CA 92311

2 beds

1 bath

$1,095

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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 $1,300 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Barstow?

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

How does Barstow rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Barstow is 32% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $600 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 $52,000/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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