1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Antioch, CA
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Antioch, California as of July 2026. That's +8% lower than the citywide median of $2,575 and +70% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Antioch
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 1-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Antioch
Compare Antioch's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in California
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Taft | $880 |
| 2 | Ridgecrest | $887 |
| 3 | Lakeport | $900 |
| 4 | California City | $950 |
| 5 | Clearlake | $950 |
| 6 | Barstow | $974 |
| 7 | Oroville | $1,005 |
| 8 | El Centro | $1,020 |
| 9 | Paradise | $1,020 |
| 10 | Red Bluff | $1,030 |
| 11 | Eureka | $1,040 |
| 12 | Porterville | $1,060 |
| 13 | Shafter | $1,060 |
| 14 | Tehachapi | $1,110 |
| 15 | Hanford | $1,120 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in California
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cupertino | $3,880 |
| 2 | Foster City | $3,820 |
| 3 | Santa Cruz | $3,710 |
| 4 | Scotts Valley | $3,600 |
| 5 | Aptos | $3,600 |
| 6 | Tiburon | $3,530 |
| 7 | Los Altos | $3,530 |
| 8 | Coronado | $3,460 |
| 9 | Sunnyvale | $3,438 |
| 10 | Millbrae | $3,410 |
| 11 | Corte Madera | $3,390 |
| 12 | Santa Barbara | $3,382 |
| 13 | Palo Alto | $3,305 |
| 14 | Mountain View | $3,303 |
| 15 | Ladera Ranch | $3,280 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 4 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Antioch.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Antioch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakley, CA | 7.2 mi | $2,050 | $-325 (-14%) |
| Pittsburg, CA | 8.1 mi | $1,920 | $-455 (-19%) |
| Brentwood, CA | 9.6 mi | $2,450 | +$75 (+3%) |
| Concord, CA | 14.8 mi | $2,153 | $-222 (-9%) |
| Discovery Bay, CA | 15.5 mi | $2,860 | +$485 (+20%) |
| Danville, CA | 16 mi | $2,865 | +$490 (+21%) |
| Suisun City, CA | 17.2 mi | $2,000 | $-375 (-16%) |
| Walnut Creek, CA | 17.6 mi | $2,667 | +$292 (+12%) |
| San Ramon, CA | 18.5 mi | $2,735 | +$360 (+15%) |
| Pleasanton, CA | 18.5 mi | $2,765 | +$390 (+16%) |
| Pleasant Hill, CA | 19.6 mi | $2,400 | +$25 (+1%) |
| Dublin, CA | 20.1 mi | $2,950 | +$575 (+24%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Antioch — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Antioch?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Antioch, California is $2,375 per month. This is +8% below the citywide median of $2,575.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Antioch?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $95,000 ($7,917/month gross), which works out to roughly $45.67/hour at a full-time job.
Is Antioch expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Antioch's 1-bedroom median of $2,375 is +70% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 93th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Antioch rank for 1-bedroom rent in California?
Among the 385 cities in California with 1-bedroom data, Antioch ranks #249 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Antioch?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Oakley ($2,050), Pittsburg ($1,920), Concord ($2,153).