How much does it cost to rent in Antelope, CA?

As of August 2026, the median monthly rent in Antelope, CA is $2,400. This figure is based on aggregated data from public sources and community-submitted rents.

Is Antelope cheaper than other California cities?

Antelope is among the more affordable cities in California, ranking #278 out of 381 cities at $2,400/mo.

When was Antelope rent data last updated?

Antelope rent data reflects August 2026 and was last refreshed on August 17, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.

What is the Fair Market Rent in Antelope, CA?

HUD sets the Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in Antelope, CA at $2,670 per month, which is 11% above the $2,400 market median. Fair Market Rent is the Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) payment standard. It is a 40th-percentile gross rent that includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash, and HUD updates it once a year, so it measures something different from current market asking rent.

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Antelope

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Pop. 48,301·278th most expensive in California·Antelope rents are up 6.7% over the past year

Median rent (all units)

$2,400/mo

Year-over-Year

+6.7%

Month-over-Month

+0.9%

vs US Median

+$438

Rising (Monthly)

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Antelope · $2,400

More expensive than 76% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo

Rent Reality Score

73/100

Good value

OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are 11% below what Antelope's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent

$2,400/mo

Expected by trend

$2,704/mo

The Rent Reality Score compares today's median rent to where Antelope's own long-run trajectory projects it should be. See the full rankings →

Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$2,030

1 BR

$2,150

2 BR

$2,670

3 BR

$3,620

4 BR+

$4,180

Fair Market Rent (HUD)

$2,670/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $2,400 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

$28,800/yr

At $2,400/mo median

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 6.7% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+6.7% YoY, +0.9% MoM), not inventory.

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Demographics

Who lives here

Antelope, CA is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 23.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

48,301

Median income

$99,067

Median age

36.7

Renters

29.8%

Age distribution

26%

21.8%

26.7%

13.4%

12.1%

Under 1826%

18–3421.8%

35–5426.7%

55–6413.4%

65+12.1%

Gender

49.3%

50.7%

Male49.3%

Female50.7%

Race & ethnicity

58.7%

14.4%

12.8%

White58.7%

Black10.8%

Hispanic14.4%

Asian12.8%

Other3.3%

Education (25+)

26.5%

38.1%

23.4%

No HS diploma12%

HS diploma26.5%

Some college38.1%

Bachelor's+23.4%

Housing tenure

70.2%

29.8%

Owner70.2%

Renter29.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Antelope, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,983 → $2,400

up 21.0%

Income

$86,221 → $99,067

up 14.9%

Population

48,421 → 48,301

down 0.2%

Renter share

31.8% → 29.8%

-2.0 pts

Bachelor's+

23.2% → 23.4%

+0.2 pts

Median age

35.7 → 36.7

+1.0 yrs

Five years ago, renters in Antelope, CA paid around $1,983 a month. That figure now sits near $2,400, up 21.0% from the 2021 baseline. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $86,221 in 2021 to $99,067 more recently. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. The renter share has eased from 31.8% to 29.8%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the Antelope, CA market of 2021.

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Salary vs rent

Can you afford rent in Antelope on your salary?

At $2,400/mo, how Antelope rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

Registered Nurse

Avg $111,486/yr · Rent = 25.8% income

affordable

Elementary School Teacher

Avg $79,154/yr · Rent = 36.4% income

stretched

Police Officer

Avg $91,179/yr · Rent = 31.6% income

stretched

Software Developer

Avg $162,970/yr · Rent = 17.7% income

very comfortable

Lawyer

Avg $208,235/yr · Rent = 13.8% income

very comfortable

Firefighter

Avg $74,116/yr · Rent = 38.9% income

stretched

Truck Driver

Avg $66,918/yr · Rent = 43% income

rent-burdened

Electrician

Avg $82,482/yr · Rent = 34.9% income

stretched

By apartment size

Antelope rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Antelope. Click any size for full breakdown.

Local insights

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About renting in Antelope, CA

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Antelope is $2,400/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $2,030/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,670/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $2,150/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $3,620/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($99,067/yr), Antelope ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.7% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Antelope an affordable city for renters?

Antelope is considered affordable for renters. At $2,400/mo, rent takes approximately 29% of the local median household income ($99,067/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Antelope falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Antelope?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $96,000/year (~$46/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,400/mo in Antelope. The local median household income is $99,067/yr, meaning the typical Antelope household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Antelope?

Rent in Antelope has increased 6.7% over the past year as of August 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Antelope rent compare to other cities in California?

Antelope is one of the more affordable cities in California for rent, ranking #278 out of 381 tracked cities at $2,400/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Antelope?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Antelope ($2,400/mo): Carmichael ($1,781/mo), Citrus Heights ($1,910/mo), Fair Oaks ($2,040/mo).

What percentage of Antelope residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 29.8% of Antelope households are renters, while 70.2% are owner-occupied. Antelope leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Antelope rent compare to the national average?

Antelope's median rent of $2,400/mo is $438 (22%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within California, it ranks #278 out of 381 tracked cities.

Income Affordability

29%

AFFORDABLE

At $2,400/mo, rent takes ~29% of Antelope's median household income ($99,067/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Antelope 29%Benchmark 30%

State income tax1–13.3%

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