1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Barstow, CA
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Barstow, California as of October 2026. That's +1% lower than the citywide median of $1,467 and +4% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Barstow
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 Barstow
Compare Barstow'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? 1 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Barstow.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Barstow |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Valley, CA | 35.6 mi | $1,465 | +$15 (+1%) |
| Victorville, CA | 41.9 mi | $1,720 | +$270 (+19%) |
| Adelanto, CA | 43.4 mi | $1,810 | +$360 (+25%) |
| Hesperia, CA | 49 mi | $1,885 | +$435 (+30%) |
| Big Bear City, CA | 50.8 mi | $1,510 | +$60 (+4%) |
| Big Bear Lake, CA | 51.8 mi | $1,450 | — |
| Lake Arrowhead, CA | 52.3 mi | $1,960 | +$510 (+35%) |
| Running Springs, CA | 54.5 mi | $1,750 | +$300 (+21%) |
| Crestline, CA | 55.3 mi | $1,710 | +$260 (+18%) |
| Highland, CA | 60.8 mi | $1,640 | +$190 (+13%) |
| California City, CA | 64.9 mi | $950 | $-500 (-34%) |
| Yucaipa, CA | 65.5 mi | $1,710 | +$260 (+18%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Barstow — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Barstow?
As of October 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Barstow, California is $1,450 per month. This is +1% below the citywide median of $1,467.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Barstow?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $58,000 ($4,833/month gross), which works out to roughly $27.88/hour at a full-time job.
Is Barstow expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Barstow's 1-bedroom median of $1,450 is +4% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 54th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Barstow rank for 1-bedroom rent in California?
Among the 380 cities in California with 1-bedroom data, Barstow ranks #46 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Barstow?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include California City ($950).