4+ Bedroom Apartment Rent in Barstow, CA
Median asking rent for a 4+ bedroom apartment in Barstow, California as of July 2026. That's +51% higher than the citywide median of $1,322 and +21% below the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,530.
Income needed for a 4+ 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 4+ 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 4+ bedroom in California
| # | City | 4+ Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ridgecrest | $1,823 |
| 2 | Taft | $1,930 |
| 3 | Lakeport | $1,980 |
| 4 | Barstow (this page) | $2,001 |
| 5 | California City | $2,070 |
| 6 | Florin | $2,076 |
| 7 | Clearlake | $2,100 |
| 8 | Porterville | $2,210 |
| 9 | Oroville | $2,215 |
| 10 | El Centro | $2,220 |
| 11 | Paradise | $2,230 |
| 12 | Red Bluff | $2,230 |
| 13 | La Riviera | $2,250 |
| 14 | Eureka | $2,280 |
| 15 | Florence-Graham | $2,296 |
Most expensive cities for a 4+ bedroom in California
| # | City | 4+ Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coronado | $6,970 |
| 2 | Solana Beach | $6,500 |
| 3 | Santa Cruz | $6,455 |
| 4 | Cupertino | $6,370 |
| 5 | Scotts Valley | $6,270 |
| 6 | Ladera Ranch | $6,270 |
| 7 | Aptos | $6,270 |
| 8 | Newport Beach | $6,188 |
| 9 | Coto de Caza | $6,130 |
| 10 | Foster City | $6,050 |
| 11 | Irvine | $5,986 |
| 12 | Carlsbad | $5,908 |
| 13 | Los Altos | $5,850 |
| 14 | Encinitas | $5,820 |
| 15 | Laguna Beach | $5,770 |
Nearby cities — 4+ bedroom rent
Most nearby cities have similar or higher 4+ bedroom rents than Barstow.
| City | Distance | 4+ Bedroom rent | vs Barstow |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Valley, CA | 35.6 mi | $2,985 | +$984 (+49%) |
| Victorville, CA | 41.9 mi | $3,483 | +$1,482 (+74%) |
| Adelanto, CA | 43.4 mi | $3,240 | +$1,239 (+62%) |
| Hesperia, CA | 49 mi | $3,810 | +$1,809 (+90%) |
| Big Bear City, CA | 50.8 mi | $3,050 | +$1,049 (+52%) |
| Big Bear Lake, CA | 51.8 mi | $2,980 | +$979 (+49%) |
| Running Springs, CA | 54.5 mi | $3,540 | +$1,539 (+77%) |
| Crestline, CA | 55.3 mi | $3,460 | +$1,459 (+73%) |
| Highland, CA | 60.8 mi | $3,310 | +$1,309 (+65%) |
| California City, CA | 64.9 mi | $2,070 | +$69 (+3%) |
| Yucaipa, CA | 65.5 mi | $3,460 | +$1,459 (+73%) |
| Yucca Valley, CA | 66 mi | $2,980 | +$979 (+49%) |
4+ Bedroom rent in Barstow — common questions
How much is a 4+ bedroom apartment in Barstow?
As of July 2026, the median 4+ bedroom apartment rent in Barstow, California is $2,001 per month. This is +51% higher than the citywide median of $1,322.
What income do you need to afford a 4+ bedroom in Barstow?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $80,040 ($6,670/month gross), which works out to roughly $38.48/hour at a full-time job.
Is Barstow expensive for a 4+ bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Barstow's 4+ bedroom median of $2,001 is +21% below the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,530. It ranks in the 29th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Barstow rank for 4+ bedroom rent in California?
Among the 384 cities in California with 4+ bedroom data, Barstow ranks #4 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 4+ bedroom options near Barstow?
Most nearby cities have similar or higher 4+ bedroom rents than Barstow.