1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Atascadero, CA
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Atascadero, California as of October 2026. That's +31% lower than the citywide median of $2,445 and +20% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Atascadero
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 Atascadero
Compare Atascadero's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in California
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Taft | $880 |
| 2 | Lakeport | $900 |
| 3 | Ridgecrest | $938 |
| 4 | California City | $950 |
| 5 | Clearlake | $950 |
| 6 | Oroville | $1,005 |
| 7 | El Centro | $1,020 |
| 8 | Paradise | $1,020 |
| 9 | Red Bluff | $1,030 |
| 10 | Eureka | $1,040 |
| 11 | Fortuna | $1,050 |
| 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 | Montecito | $4,030 |
| 2 | Cupertino | $3,880 |
| 3 | Foster City | $3,820 |
| 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? 2 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Atascadero.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Atascadero |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Luis Obispo, CA | 13.7 mi | $2,025 | +$345 (+21%) |
| Paso Robles, CA | 14.3 mi | $1,770 | +$90 (+5%) |
| Los Osos, CA | 15.2 mi | $1,900 | +$220 (+13%) |
| Pismo Beach, CA | 20.7 mi | $2,230 | +$550 (+33%) |
| Grover Beach, CA | 24.2 mi | $1,840 | +$160 (+10%) |
| Arroyo Grande, CA | 24.8 mi | $2,000 | +$320 (+19%) |
| Nipomo, CA | 32.2 mi | $1,940 | +$260 (+15%) |
| Santa Maria, CA | 43.7 mi | $2,560 | +$880 (+52%) |
| Lompoc, CA | 64.3 mi | $2,390 | +$710 (+42%) |
| Goleta, CA | 79.8 mi | $2,940 | +$1,260 (+75%) |
| Lemoore, CA | 82.6 mi | $1,390 | $-290 (-17%) |
| Taft, CA | 89.9 mi | $880 | $-800 (-48%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Atascadero — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Atascadero?
As of October 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Atascadero, California is $1,680 per month. This is +31% below the citywide median of $2,445.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Atascadero?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $67,200 ($5,600/month gross), which works out to roughly $32.31/hour at a full-time job.
Is Atascadero expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Atascadero's 1-bedroom median of $1,680 is +20% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 69th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Atascadero rank for 1-bedroom rent in California?
Among the 380 cities in California with 1-bedroom data, Atascadero ranks #70 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Atascadero?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Lemoore ($1,390), Taft ($880).