Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 15, 2026
Average rent in
California City, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 15, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
California City, CA rent slipped 11.1% year over year, with a current median of $1,600/month. Renters today are paying $132 less per month on average than last year, continuing a downward trend since the peak of $1,885/month in December 2025.
Compared to national trends
California City is 15.8% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median. The city has a small inventory of 52 total rentals, indicating a limited market size for renters.
Price ranges
Studio rents in California City are $1,398/month, 1-bedrooms are $1,000/month, 2-bedrooms are $1,350/month, 3-bedrooms are $1,798/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $2,800/month. These figures show a wide range of rents across bedroom sizes, with 1-bedrooms lower than the city median.
Neighborhood spotlight
The 1-bedroom segment climbed 21.2% year over year, and 4+ bedrooms rose 34.9%, while studios fell 30.1%. These bedroom-tier shifts diverge from the citywide decline, showing varied market dynamics within California City, CA.
Median rent
Median rent in California City
$1,600/mo
11%vs previous year
The average rent in California City is $1,600 per month as of September 2026. This is 16% below the national average rent, or $300 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in California City
52
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 11% 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 $1,337, whereas a house costs $1,800. 1-bedroom apartments in California City run $800 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,300.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,397 |  20% | 30% | |
1 bedroom | $1,000 | 6% | 34% | |
2 bedroom | $1,350 | 2% | 12% | |
3 bedroom | $1,797 | 2% | 8% | |
4 bedroom | $2,800 | No Change | 48% |
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 | $1,337 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,275 | No Change | - | |
Houses | $1,800 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $800 | 11% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,397
Last 30 days
20%
Last year
30%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,000
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
34%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,350
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
12%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,797
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
8%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,800
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
48%
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
$1,337
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,275
Houses
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
1%
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
16%lower than the national median
11%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in California City, CA is 6% lower than the median rent in Apple Valley, CA.
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2%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
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in California City
2 beds
1 bath
$1,100
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 3
5d+ ago
House for rent in California City
2 beds
1 bath
$1,150
House for rent
5d+ ago
8712 California City Blvd, California City, CA 93505
2 beds
1 bath
$1,175
Apartment 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
10193 Evelyn Ave #1, California City, CA 93505
3 beds
2 baths
$2,300
House for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in California City
9312 Fir Ave #1, California City, CA 93505
3 beds
2 baths
$2,300
House for rent
Available Oct 1
4d ago
9072 California City Boulevard ##C, California City, CA 93505
Studio
0 baths
$2,000
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 26
4d ago
Apartment for rent in California City
6151 Poppy Blvd #D, California City, CA 93505
2 beds
2 baths
$1,795
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 15
4d ago
Apartment for rent in California City
6151 Poppy Blvd #C, California City, CA 93505
2 beds
2 baths
$1,795
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 15
4d ago
Apartment for rent in California City
6151 Poppy Blvd #B, California City, CA 93505
2 beds
2 baths
$1,795
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 15
4d ago
Apartment for rent in California City
6151 Poppy Blvd #A, California City, CA 93505
2 beds
2 baths
$1,795
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 15
5d+ ago
House for rent in California City
10016 Mendiburu Rd #1, California City, CA 93505
4 beds
2 baths
$2,300
House for rent
Available Sep 30
5d+ ago
House for rent in California City
3 beds
2 baths
$1,750
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in California City
3 beds
2 baths
$1,650
House 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
9548 Sally Ave, California City, CA 93505
3 beds
2 baths
$1,595
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Apartment for rent in California City
9641 N Loop Blvd, California City, CA 93505
2 beds
1 bath
$1,250
Apartment for rent
3d ago
10940 Jeremy Dr, California City, CA 93505
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
Apartment for rent
3d ago
21113 Nemophilia St, California City, CA 93505
2 beds
1 bath
$1,250
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 $1,600 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in California City?
Average rent prices in California City have decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 11% since last year.
How does California City rent compare to the national average?
Rent in California City is 16% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $300 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 $64,000/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?
July offers the best rental deals in California City, with rents running about 23% lower than February's peak prices. This seasonal pattern creates clear timing opportunities for budget-conscious renters.
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).