Last updated on October 24, 2026

Average rent in
Tehachapi, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Tehachapi

$1,695/mo

decreased by17%

vs previous year

The average rent in Tehachapi is $1,695 per month as of October 2026. This is 11% below the national average rent, or $205 less per month.

$1.46

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Tehachapi

28

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Tehachapi rentals at each price point

40%30%20%10%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Tehachapi, CA

Average rent prices in Tehachapi have increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 17% 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 Tehachapi, CA

Rent prices in Tehachapi vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Tehachapi is $1,325, whereas a house costs $2,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Tehachapi run $1,222 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,325.

Listings

1 bedroom

$1,349

8%

2%

2 bedroom

$1,365

11%

9%

3 bedroom

$2,195

8%

9%

4 bedroom

$2,700

No Change

8%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,349

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,365

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,195

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

9%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,700

Last year

8%

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

Compare median rent prices in Tehachapi and Adelanto by all bedroom counts and property types.

Tehachapi

Median rent price$1,695
decreased by11%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,645
decreased by13%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Tehachapi, CA is 3% higher than the median rent in Adelanto, CA.

Discover rentals in Tehachapi, CA

410 - 436 CA-202 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.5

Very good

410 - 436 CA-202

410 410 - 436 CA-202, Tehachapi, CA 93561

2 beds

1 bath

$1,295

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
21311 Golden Hills Blvd - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.6

Very good

21311 Golden Hills Blvd

21311 Golden Hills Blvd, Tehachapi, CA 93561

2 beds

1 bath

$1,300

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
20121 Valley Blvd - W Valley Blvd #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Tehachapi

Golden hills 2 bedroom

20121 Valley Blvd - W Valley Blvd #3, Tehachapi, CA 93561

2 beds

1 bath

$1,300

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
21031 Santa Barbara Drive - Photo 1 of 1

3h ago

8.3

Very good

21031 Santa Barbara Drive

21031 Santa Barbara Drive, Tehachapi, CA 93561

2 beds

1 bath

$1,325

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Frequently asked questions for Tehachapi, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Tehachapi rental market.

How much is rent in Tehachapi?

The average rent in Tehachapi is $1,695 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Tehachapi?

Average rent prices in Tehachapi have increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 17% since last year.

How does Tehachapi rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Tehachapi is 11% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $205 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Tehachapi?

To comfortably afford rent in Tehachapi, you'd need to earn approximately $68,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

September offers the best rental deals in Tehachapi, with rents running approximately 20% lower than July, which sees the highest prices of the 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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