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Antelope

Pop. 48,301·289th most expensive in California·Antelope rents are up 5.9% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$2,379/mo
Year-over-Year
+5.9%
Month-over-Month
-0.2%
vs US Median
+$414
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Antelope · $2,379
More expensive than 75% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
74/100
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Rents are 12% below what Antelope's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$2,379/mo
Expected by trend
$2,701/mo
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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
Research median
$2,670/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$28,548/yr
At $2,379/mo median
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Rents are climbing (5.9% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+5.9% YoY, -0.2% 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 → $2,379
up 20.0%
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 $2,379, up 20.0% 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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About renting in Antelope, CA

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Antelope is $2,379/mo as of July 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 5.9% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Antelope an affordable city for renters?

Antelope is considered affordable for renters. At $2,379/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 $95,000/year (~$46/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,379/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 5.9% over the past year as of July 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 #289 out of 387 tracked cities at $2,379/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Antelope?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Antelope ($2,379/mo): Carmichael ($1,795/mo), Citrus Heights ($1,931/mo), Fair Oaks ($2,038/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 $2,379/mo is $414 (21%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within California, it ranks #289 out of 387 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
29%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,379/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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