Last updated on June 16, 2026

Average rent in
California City, CA

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where California City rent stands today

    California City, CA rent rose 12.5% year over year, with a current median of $1,795/month. Renters are paying $105 more per month on average than last year, with month-to-month rent essentially unchanged.

  • California City is 8.0% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median. The city has a small total rental inventory of 63 units, offering limited but varied options for renters.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in California City rent for $650/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,095/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,399/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,875/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $2,795/month.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Studios in California City fell 56.5% year over year, contrasting with the overall citywide rent increase of 12.5%. This steep decline marks a unique trend in the studio segment compared to the broader market.

Median rent

Median rent in California City

$1,795/mo

increased by13%

vs previous year

The average rent in California City is $1,795 per month as of June 2026. This is 8% below the national average rent, or $155 less per month.

$1.46

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in California City

63

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of California City rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in California City, CA

Average rent prices in California City have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 13% 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 California City, CA

Rent prices in California City vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in California City is $1,374, whereas a house costs $1,900. 1-bedroom apartments in California City run $800 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,399.

Listings

Studio

$650

1%

14%

1 bedroom

$1,095

2%

53%

2 bedroom

$1,399

4%

14%

3 bedroom

$1,875

2%

1%

4 bedroom

$2,795

4%

19%

Studio

Average rent

$650

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

14%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,095

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

53%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,399

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

14%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,875

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,795

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

19%

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

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

California City

Median rent price$1,795
decreased by8%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,750
decreased by10%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in California City, CA is 3% higher than the median rent in Apple Valley, CA.

Discover rentals in California City, CA

RAN21601 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.6

Very good

RAN21601

21601 Randsburg Mojave Rd, California City, CA 93505

2 beds

2 baths

$1,150

Apartment for rent

8712 California City Blvd. #1-6 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.4

Very good

8712 California City Blvd. #1-6

8712 California City Blvd, California City, CA 93505

2 beds

1 bath

$1,150

Apartment for rent

9387 N Loop Blvd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in California City

House for rent

20912 83rd St #D - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in California City

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for California City, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the California City rental market.

How much is rent in California City?

The average rent in California City is $1,795 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in California City?

Average rent prices in California City have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 13% since last year.

How does California City rent compare to the national average?

Rent in California City is 8% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $155 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in California City?

To comfortably afford rent in California City, you'd need to earn approximately $72,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in California City?

California City's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $770 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $1,300 monthly. One-bedroom rents remained relatively stable compared to the previous year, while two-bedroom apartments saw a 1.4% increase year over year.

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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