1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Boulder Creek, CA
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Boulder Creek, California as of October 2026. That's +25% lower than the citywide median of $3,113 and +67% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Boulder Creek
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 Boulder Creek
Compare Boulder Creek'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 Boulder Creek.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Boulder Creek |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saratoga, CA | 9.4 mi | $3,270 | +$937 (+40%) |
| Cupertino, CA | 10.5 mi | $3,880 | +$1,547 (+66%) |
| Scotts Valley, CA | 11.8 mi | $3,600 | +$1,267 (+54%) |
| Los Altos, CA | 12.9 mi | $3,530 | +$1,197 (+51%) |
| Santa Cruz, CA | 13.3 mi | $2,559 | +$226 (+10%) |
| Los Gatos, CA | 13.8 mi | $3,105 | +$772 (+33%) |
| Campbell, CA | 15.3 mi | $2,900 | +$567 (+24%) |
| Mountain View, CA | 16.2 mi | $3,303 | +$970 (+42%) |
| Sunnyvale, CA | 16.9 mi | $3,438 | +$1,105 (+47%) |
| Soquel, CA | 17.6 mi | $2,132 | $-201 (-9%) |
| Palo Alto, CA | 17.9 mi | $3,305 | +$972 (+42%) |
| Santa Clara, CA | 18.3 mi | $3,160 | +$827 (+35%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Boulder Creek — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Boulder Creek?
As of October 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Boulder Creek, California is $2,333 per month. This is +25% below the citywide median of $3,113.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Boulder Creek?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $93,320 ($7,777/month gross), which works out to roughly $44.87/hour at a full-time job.
Is Boulder Creek expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Boulder Creek's 1-bedroom median of $2,333 is +67% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 92th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Boulder Creek rank for 1-bedroom rent in California?
Among the 380 cities in California with 1-bedroom data, Boulder Creek ranks #234 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Boulder Creek?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Soquel ($2,132).