2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Barstow, CA
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Barstow, California as of July 2026. That's +8% lower than the citywide median of $1,322 and +27% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655.
Income needed for a 2-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 2-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 2-bedroom in California
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ridgecrest | $1,107 |
| 2 | Taft | $1,140 |
| 3 | Lakeport | $1,180 |
| 4 | Barstow (this page) | $1,216 |
| 5 | California City | $1,230 |
| 6 | Clearlake | $1,250 |
| 7 | Oroville | $1,305 |
| 8 | El Centro | $1,330 |
| 9 | Paradise | $1,330 |
| 10 | Red Bluff | $1,350 |
| 11 | Eureka | $1,360 |
| 12 | Shafter | $1,380 |
| 13 | Porterville | $1,390 |
| 14 | Hanford | $1,400 |
| 15 | Tehachapi | $1,440 |
Most expensive cities for a 2-bedroom in California
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santa Cruz | $4,865 |
| 2 | Scotts Valley | $4,720 |
| 3 | Aptos | $4,720 |
| 4 | Foster City | $4,560 |
| 5 | Cupertino | $4,500 |
| 6 | Capitola | $4,290 |
| 7 | Coronado | $4,280 |
| 8 | Tiburon | $4,210 |
| 9 | Los Altos | $4,170 |
| 10 | Millbrae | $4,070 |
| 11 | Corte Madera | $4,040 |
| 12 | Solana Beach | $3,990 |
| 13 | Sunnyvale | $3,980 |
| 14 | Topanga | $3,940 |
| 15 | Rancho Palos Verdes | $3,940 |
Nearby cities — 2-bedroom rent
Most nearby cities have similar or higher 2-bedroom rents than Barstow.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Barstow |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Valley, CA | 35.6 mi | $1,825 | +$609 (+50%) |
| Victorville, CA | 41.9 mi | $2,143 | +$927 (+76%) |
| Adelanto, CA | 43.4 mi | $2,290 | +$1,074 (+88%) |
| Hesperia, CA | 49 mi | $2,345 | +$1,129 (+93%) |
| Big Bear City, CA | 50.8 mi | $1,880 | +$664 (+55%) |
| Big Bear Lake, CA | 51.8 mi | $1,810 | +$594 (+49%) |
| Running Springs, CA | 54.5 mi | $2,180 | +$964 (+79%) |
| Crestline, CA | 55.3 mi | $2,130 | +$914 (+75%) |
| Highland, CA | 60.8 mi | $2,040 | +$824 (+68%) |
| California City, CA | 64.9 mi | $1,230 | +$14 (+1%) |
| Yucaipa, CA | 65.5 mi | $2,130 | +$914 (+75%) |
| Yucca Valley, CA | 66 mi | $1,810 | +$594 (+49%) |
2-Bedroom rent in Barstow — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Barstow?
As of July 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Barstow, California is $1,216 per month. This is +8% below the citywide median of $1,322.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Barstow?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $48,640 ($4,053/month gross), which works out to roughly $23.38/hour at a full-time job.
Is Barstow expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Barstow's 2-bedroom median of $1,216 is +27% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655. It ranks in the 21th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Barstow rank for 2-bedroom rent in California?
Among the 386 cities in California with 2-bedroom data, Barstow ranks #4 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Barstow?
Most nearby cities have similar or higher 2-bedroom rents than Barstow.