1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Burbank, CA
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Burbank, California as of July 2026. That's +15% lower than the citywide median of $2,765 and +68% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Burbank
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 Burbank
Compare Burbank's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in California
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Taft | $880 |
| 2 | Ridgecrest | $887 |
| 3 | Lakeport | $900 |
| 4 | California City | $950 |
| 5 | Clearlake | $950 |
| 6 | Barstow | $974 |
| 7 | Oroville | $1,005 |
| 8 | El Centro | $1,020 |
| 9 | Paradise | $1,020 |
| 10 | Red Bluff | $1,030 |
| 11 | Eureka | $1,040 |
| 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 | Cupertino | $3,880 |
| 2 | Foster City | $3,820 |
| 3 | Santa Cruz | $3,710 |
| 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? 3 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Burbank.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Burbank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glendale, CA | 4.7 mi | $2,356 | +$6 (0%) |
| La Crescenta-Montrose, CA | 6 mi | $2,470 | +$120 (+5%) |
| West Hollywood, CA | 7.7 mi | $2,900 | +$550 (+23%) |
| La Canada Flintridge, CA | 8.2 mi | $3,120 | +$770 (+33%) |
| Beverly Hills, CA | 9.4 mi | $2,987 | +$637 (+27%) |
| Los Angeles, CA | 10.6 mi | $2,285 | $-65 (-3%) |
| South Pasadena, CA | 12.4 mi | $2,390 | +$40 (+2%) |
| Altadena, CA | 12.5 mi | $2,360 | +$10 (0%) |
| Pasadena, CA | 12.9 mi | $2,447 | +$97 (+4%) |
| View Park-Windsor Hills, CA | 13.3 mi | $1,690 | $-660 (-28%) |
| Culver City, CA | 13.3 mi | $2,685 | +$335 (+14%) |
| Alhambra, CA | 14.4 mi | $1,910 | $-440 (-19%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Burbank — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Burbank?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Burbank, California is $2,350 per month. This is +15% below the citywide median of $2,765.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Burbank?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $94,000 ($7,833/month gross), which works out to roughly $45.19/hour at a full-time job.
Is Burbank expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Burbank's 1-bedroom median of $2,350 is +68% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 92th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Burbank rank for 1-bedroom rent in California?
Among the 385 cities in California with 1-bedroom data, Burbank ranks #239 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Burbank?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Los Angeles ($2,285), View Park-Windsor Hills ($1,690), Alhambra ($1,910).