1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Calabasas, CA
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Calabasas, California as of July 2026. That's +17% lower than the citywide median of $3,781 and +124% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Calabasas
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 Calabasas
Compare Calabasas'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? 5 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Calabasas.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Calabasas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Topanga, CA | 3.9 mi | $3,120 | — |
| Agoura Hills, CA | 6 mi | $3,120 | — |
| Oak Park, CA | 7.9 mi | $2,950 | $-170 (-5%) |
| Simi Valley, CA | 11.8 mi | $2,480 | $-640 (-21%) |
| Malibu, CA | 12.7 mi | $3,130 | +$10 (0%) |
| Santa Monica, CA | 14.5 mi | $2,638 | $-482 (-15%) |
| Westlake Village, CA | 15.1 mi | $2,780 | $-340 (-11%) |
| Marina del Rey, CA | 18 mi | $3,120 | — |
| Stevenson Ranch, CA | 18.1 mi | $2,850 | $-270 (-9%) |
| Beverly Hills, CA | 19 mi | $2,987 | $-133 (-4%) |
| Moorpark, CA | 19.7 mi | $2,420 | $-700 (-22%) |
| West Hollywood, CA | 20.1 mi | $2,900 | $-220 (-7%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Calabasas — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Calabasas?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Calabasas, California is $3,120 per month. This is +17% below the citywide median of $3,781.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Calabasas?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $124,800 ($10,400/month gross), which works out to roughly $60.00/hour at a full-time job.
Is Calabasas expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Calabasas's 1-bedroom median of $3,120 is +124% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 99th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Calabasas rank for 1-bedroom rent in California?
Among the 385 cities in California with 1-bedroom data, Calabasas ranks #353 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Calabasas?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Oak Park ($2,950), Simi Valley ($2,480), Santa Monica ($2,638).