2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Buena Park, CA
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Buena Park, California as of October 2026. That's +4% higher than the citywide median of $2,590 and +62% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,657.
Income needed for a 2-bedroom in Buena Park
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 Buena Park
Compare Buena Park's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 2-bedroom in California
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Taft | $1,140 |
| 2 | Ridgecrest | $1,171 |
| 3 | Lakeport | $1,180 |
| 4 | California City | $1,230 |
| 5 | Clearlake | $1,250 |
| 6 | Oroville | $1,305 |
| 7 | El Centro | $1,330 |
| 8 | Paradise | $1,330 |
| 9 | Red Bluff | $1,350 |
| 10 | Eureka | $1,360 |
| 11 | Fortuna | $1,370 |
| 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 | Scotts Valley | $4,720 |
| 2 | Aptos | $4,720 |
| 3 | Foster City | $4,560 |
| 4 | Montecito | $4,540 |
| 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
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 2-bedroom rents than Buena Park.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Buena Park |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Mirada, CA | 2.9 mi | $2,970 | +$285 (+11%) |
| Cypress, CA | 3.7 mi | $2,730 | +$45 (+2%) |
| Stanton, CA | 4.1 mi | $2,510 | $-175 (-7%) |
| Fullerton, CA | 5.6 mi | $2,640 | $-45 (-2%) |
| Los Alamitos, CA | 6 mi | $2,720 | +$35 (+1%) |
| Norwalk, CA | 6.3 mi | $2,450 | $-235 (-9%) |
| La Habra, CA | 6.8 mi | $2,510 | $-175 (-7%) |
| Westminster, CA | 7.4 mi | $2,510 | $-175 (-7%) |
| Lakewood, CA | 7.6 mi | $3,267 | +$582 (+22%) |
| Whittier, CA | 7.8 mi | $2,624 | $-61 (-2%) |
| Seal Beach, CA | 8.5 mi | $2,930 | +$245 (+9%) |
| Bellflower, CA | 8.7 mi | $2,380 | $-305 (-11%) |
2-Bedroom rent in Buena Park — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Buena Park?
As of October 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Buena Park, California is $2,685 per month. This is +4% higher than the citywide median of $2,590.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Buena Park?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $107,400 ($8,950/month gross), which works out to roughly $51.63/hour at a full-time job.
Is Buena Park expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Buena Park's 2-bedroom median of $2,685 is +62% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,657. It ranks in the 90th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Buena Park rank for 2-bedroom rent in California?
Among the 381 cities in California with 2-bedroom data, Buena Park ranks #197 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Buena Park?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include Stanton ($2,510), Fullerton ($2,640), Norwalk ($2,450).