Last updated on May 29, 2026

Average rent in
Blythe, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Blythe

$1,222/mo

increased by7%

vs previous year

The average rent in Blythe is $1,222 per month as of May 2026. This is 37% below the national average rent, or $727 less per month.

$1.18

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Blythe

10

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Blythe 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+

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Blythe, CA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Blythe, CA

Average rent prices in Blythe have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 7% 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 Blythe, CA

Rent prices in Blythe vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Blythe is $1,100, whereas a house costs $1,375. 2-bedroom apartments in Blythe run $982 on average.

Listings

1 bedroom

$1,375

12%

52%

2 bedroom

$1,100

2%

2%

3 bedroom

$1,395

5%

16%

4 bedroom

$1,697

3%

6%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,375

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

52%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,100

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,395

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

16%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,697

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

6%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Blythe, 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 Blythe, CA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Blythe and Bermuda Dunes by all bedroom counts and property types.

Blythe

Median rent price$1,222
decreased by37%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$3,450
increased by77%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Blythe, CA is 65% lower than the median rent in Bermuda Dunes, CA.

Discover rentals in Blythe, CA

1020 E Barnard St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Blythe

Two Bedroom Apartment for rent in Blythe

1020 E Barnard St, Blythe, CA 92225

2 beds

1.5 baths

$595

Apartment for rent

Available May 11

Quail Place - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

Quail Place

551 S 3rd St, Blythe, CA 92225

2–3 beds

1–2 baths

$970–$1,120

Apartment for rent

Casa Encinas at River Heights - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.4

Very good

Casa Encinas at River Heights

2200 E Donlon St, Blythe, CA 92225

2–4 beds

2 baths

$1,195–$1,595

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Blythe, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Blythe rental market.

How much is rent in Blythe?

The average rent in Blythe is $1,222 per month as of May 23, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Blythe?

Average rent prices in Blythe have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 7% since last year.

How does Blythe rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Blythe is 37% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $727 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Blythe?

To comfortably afford rent in Blythe, you'd need to earn approximately $49,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Blythe offers pet-friendly options with 30% of listings welcoming furry companions. With an average of 20 listings available per month, this translates to approximately 6 pet-friendly apartments typically on the market.

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).

Apartments for rent in Blythe