1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Barstow, CA
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Barstow, California as of July 2026. That's +26% lower than the citywide median of $1,322 and +30% below 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 | Ridgecrest | $887 |
| 3 | Lakeport | $900 |
| 4 | California City | $950 |
| 5 | Clearlake | $950 |
| 6 | Barstow (this page) | $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? 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 | +$491 (+50%) |
| Victorville, CA | 41.9 mi | $1,720 | +$746 (+77%) |
| Adelanto, CA | 43.4 mi | $1,810 | +$836 (+86%) |
| Hesperia, CA | 49 mi | $1,885 | +$911 (+94%) |
| Big Bear City, CA | 50.8 mi | $1,510 | +$536 (+55%) |
| Big Bear Lake, CA | 51.8 mi | $1,450 | +$476 (+49%) |
| Running Springs, CA | 54.5 mi | $1,750 | +$776 (+80%) |
| Crestline, CA | 55.3 mi | $1,710 | +$736 (+76%) |
| Highland, CA | 60.8 mi | $1,640 | +$666 (+68%) |
| California City, CA | 64.9 mi | $950 | $-24 (-2%) |
| Yucaipa, CA | 65.5 mi | $1,710 | +$736 (+76%) |
| Yucca Valley, CA | 66 mi | $1,450 | +$476 (+49%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Barstow — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Barstow?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Barstow, California is $974 per month. This is +26% below the citywide median of $1,322.
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 $38,960 ($3,247/month gross), which works out to roughly $18.73/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 $974 is +30% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 19th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Barstow rank for 1-bedroom rent in California?
Among the 385 cities in California with 1-bedroom data, Barstow ranks #6 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).