Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 1, 2026
Average rent in
California City, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on August 1, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where California City rent stands today
California City, CA rent rose 5.6% year over year, with a current median of $1,795/month. Renters today are paying $133 more per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially unchanged.
Compared to national trends
California City is 7.0% more affordable than the $1,930/month national median. The market includes 56 total rentals, offering a modest selection for renters.
Rent ranges by bedroom
In California City, studios rent for $1,398/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,095/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,438/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,800/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $2,795/month. The inventory is mostly houses, which rent higher than apartments.
Neighborhood spotlight
The 1-bedroom segment climbed 46.0% year over year, and the 4+ bedroom segment rose 55.7%, both diverging substantially from the citywide increase of 5.6%. These changes show varied rent dynamics across bedroom types in California City, CA.
Median rent
Median rent in California City
$1,795/mo
6%vs previous year
The average rent in California City is $1,795 per month as of July 2026. This is 7% below the national average rent, or $135 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in California City
56
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of California City rentals at each price point
Rent trends in California City, CA
Average rent prices in California City 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
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 $1,475, whereas a house costs $1,875. 1-bedroom apartments in California City run $800 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,400.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,397 | 5% |  30% | |
1 bedroom | $1,095 | No Change | 57% | |
2 bedroom | $1,437 | 1% | 19% | |
3 bedroom | $1,800 | 2% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $2,795 | No Change | 44% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in California City, CA.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,475 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,200 | No Change | - | |
Houses | $1,875 | 2% | No Change | |
Rooms | $800 | 11% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,397
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
30%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,095
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
57%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,437
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
19%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,795
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
44%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in California City, CA.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,475
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,200
Houses
Average rent
$1,875
Last 30 days
2%
Rooms
Average rent
$800
Last 30 days
11%
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
7%lower than the national median
7%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in California City, CA is equal to the median rent in Apple Valley, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,795
4%$1,300
7%$1,800
40%$2,095
2%$2,605
5%$1,749
65%$1,695
69%$2,697
$2,195
$3,400
3%$3,685
6%$2,150
1%Discover rentals in California City, CA
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in California City
9817 N Loop Blvd #B, California City, CA 93505
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,075
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 16
1d ago
8712 California City Blvd, California City, CA 93505
2 beds
1 bath
$1,150–$1,175
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
21601 Randsburg Mojave Rd, California City, CA 93505
2 beds
2 baths
$1,150
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in California City
2 beds
1 bath
$1,150
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in California City
19825 Taylor St, California City, CA 93505
3 beds
2 baths
$2,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in California City
20001 Airway Blvd, California City, CA 93505
3 beds
2 baths
$2,400
House for rent
1d ago
9072 California City Boulevard ##C, California City, CA 93505
Studio
0 baths
$2,000
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 26
1d ago
9933 N Loop Blvd, California City, CA 93505
2 beds
2 baths
$1,850
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Apartment for rent in California City
9300 Holly Ave #1, California City, CA 93505
2 beds
2 baths
$1,475
Apartment for rent
1d ago
House for rent in California City
3 beds
2 baths
$1,596
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in California City
9749 N Loop Blvd, California City, CA 93505
3 beds
2 baths
$1,675
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in California City
3 beds
2 baths
$1,695
House for rent
3d ago
9678 Denhart Ave, California City, CA 93505
1 bed
1 bath
$800
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
7113 Victor Pl, California City, CA 93505
3 beds
2 baths
$1,575
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in California City
9000 Underwood Ave #1, California City, CA 93505
3 beds
2 baths
$1,800
House for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in California City
3 beds
2 baths
$1,850
House for rent
8h ago
21113 Nemophilia St, California City, CA 93505
2 beds
1 bath
$1,250
Apartment for rent
1d ago
House for rent in California City
3 beds
2 baths
$1,596
House for rent
3d ago
9548 Sally Ave, California City, CA 93505
3 beds
2 baths
$1,595
Apartment for rent
3d ago
9848 Sally Ave, California City, CA 93505
2 beds
2 baths
$1,395
Price drop
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 July 25, 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 6% since last year.
How does California City rent compare to the national average?
Rent in California City is 7% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $135 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?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in California City average around $770/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,380/month.
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).