2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Big Bear Lake, CA
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Big Bear Lake, California as of July 2026. That's +12% lower than the citywide median of $2,055 and +9% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655.
Income needed for a 2-bedroom in Big Bear Lake
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 Big Bear Lake
Compare Big Bear Lake'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 | $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 Big Bear Lake.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Big Bear Lake |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Bear City, CA | 6.7 mi | $1,880 | +$70 (+4%) |
| Running Springs, CA | 14.9 mi | $2,180 | +$370 (+20%) |
| Banning, CA | 20.2 mi | $1,930 | +$120 (+7%) |
| Beaumont, CA | 20.5 mi | $2,110 | +$300 (+17%) |
| Highland, CA | 20.7 mi | $2,040 | +$230 (+13%) |
| Redlands, CA | 22.5 mi | $2,635 | +$825 (+46%) |
| Apple Valley, CA | 24.9 mi | $1,825 | +$15 (+1%) |
| Crestline, CA | 26.1 mi | $2,130 | +$320 (+18%) |
| Loma Linda, CA | 26.9 mi | $2,350 | +$540 (+30%) |
| San Jacinto, CA | 30.3 mi | $1,920 | +$110 (+6%) |
| Colton, CA | 30.3 mi | $2,250 | +$440 (+24%) |
| Moreno Valley, CA | 30.4 mi | $2,678 | +$868 (+48%) |
2-Bedroom rent in Big Bear Lake — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Big Bear Lake?
As of July 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Big Bear Lake, California is $1,810 per month. This is +12% below the citywide median of $2,055.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Big Bear Lake?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $72,400 ($6,033/month gross), which works out to roughly $34.81/hour at a full-time job.
Is Big Bear Lake expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Big Bear Lake's 2-bedroom median of $1,810 is +9% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655. It ranks in the 59th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Big Bear Lake rank for 2-bedroom rent in California?
Among the 386 cities in California with 2-bedroom data, Big Bear Lake ranks #46 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Big Bear Lake?
Most nearby cities have similar or higher 2-bedroom rents than Big Bear Lake.