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Adelanto

Pop. 37,964·320th most expensive in California·Adelanto rents are up 9.3% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$2,127/mo
Year-over-Year
+9.3%
Month-over-Month
+1.1%
vs US Median
+$165
Rising (Monthly)
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Adelanto · $2,127
More expensive than 65% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Rent Reality Score
38/100
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OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are 6% above what Adelanto's 10-year trend predicts — running hotter than its own history.

Actual rent
$2,127/mo
Expected by trend
$2,008/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,600
1 BR
$1,810
2 BR
$2,290
3 BR
$2,940
4 BR+
$3,240
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$2,290/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $2,127 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$25,524/yr
At $2,127/mo median
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 9.3% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+9.3% YoY, +1.1% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Adelanto, CA is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 7.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
37,964
Median income
$68,685
Median age
29.6
Renters
38.1%
Age distribution
33.6%
25.3%
24.7%
Under 1833.6%
18–3425.3%
35–5424.7%
55–648.8%
65+7.6%
Gender
50.8%
49.2%
Male50.8%
Female49.2%
Race & ethnicity
17.3%
16.8%
68.3%
White17.3%
Black16.8%
Hispanic68.3%
Asian1.7%
Education (25+)
26.9%
33.7%
31.7%
No HS diploma26.9%
HS diploma33.7%
Some college31.7%
Bachelor's+7.7%
Housing tenure
61.9%
38.1%
Owner61.9%
Renter38.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Adelanto, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$58,040 → $68,685
up 18.3%
Population
37,229 → 37,964
up 2.0%
Renter share
40.8% → 38.1%
-2.7 pts
Bachelor's+
5.5% → 7.7%
+2.2 pts
Median age
28.1 → 29.6
+1.5 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $58,040 in 2021 to $68,685 more recently. Census counts show Adelanto, CA adding about 735 residents over the five-year window, up 2.0% on net. The renter share has eased from 40.8% to 38.1%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 5.5% to 7.7% across the same window.

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Adelanto rent by bedroom count

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About renting in Adelanto, CA

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Adelanto is $2,127/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,600/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,290/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,810/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,940/mo.

At 37% of local median household income ($68,685/yr), Adelanto ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 9.3% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Adelanto an affordable city for renters?

Adelanto is considered moderate for renters. At $2,127/mo, rent takes approximately 37% of the local median household income ($68,685/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Adelanto slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Adelanto?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $85,000/year (~$41/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,127/mo in Adelanto. The local median household income is $68,685/yr, meaning the typical Adelanto household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Adelanto?

Rent in Adelanto has increased 9.3% over the past year as of August 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Adelanto rent compare to other cities in California?

Adelanto is one of the more affordable cities in California for rent, ranking #320 out of 381 tracked cities at $2,127/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Adelanto?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Adelanto ($2,127/mo): Apple Valley ($1,833/mo), Crestline ($2,056/mo).

What percentage of Adelanto residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 38.1% of Adelanto households are renters, while 61.9% are owner-occupied. Adelanto leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Adelanto rent compare to the national average?

Adelanto's median rent of $2,127/mo is $165 (8%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within California, it ranks #320 out of 381 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
37%
MODERATE

At $2,127/mo, rent takes ~37% of Adelanto's median household income ($68,685/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Adelanto 37%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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