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Calimesa

Pop. 10,902·304th most expensive in California·Rental market data updated monthly for Calimesa, CA
Median rent (all units)
$2,248/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
Stable
vs US Median
+$283
Stable (Monthly)
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Calimesa · $2,248
More expensive than 71% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
31% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $2,248/mo, rent takes about 31% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$90,000/yr
Local median income
$87,181/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Calimesa's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,810
1 BR
$1,890
2 BR
$2,350
3 BR
$3,140
4 BR+
$3,820
Research median
$2,350/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

Annual cost
$26,976/yr
At $2,248/mo median
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Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +0.0% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Calimesa, CA is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 29.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
10,902
Median income
$87,181
Median age
40
Renters
10.7%
Age distribution
23.8%
15.5%
26.3%
13.5%
20.8%
Under 1823.8%
18–3415.5%
35–5426.3%
55–6413.5%
65+20.8%
Gender
51%
49%
Male51%
Female49%
Race & ethnicity
65.7%
31.1%
White65.7%
Black2.9%
Hispanic31.1%
Asian0.9%
Education (25+)
24.7%
37.2%
29.6%
No HS diploma8.6%
HS diploma24.7%
Some college37.2%
Bachelor's+29.6%
Housing tenure
89.3%
Owner89.3%
Renter10.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Calimesa, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$67,835 → $87,181
up 28.5%
Population
10,053 → 10,902
up 8.4%
Renter share
12.8% → 10.7%
-2.1 pts
Bachelor's+
25.6% → 29.6%
+4.0 pts
Median age
44.2 → 40
-4.2 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in Calimesa, CA now reports about $87,181, up from $67,835 in 2021. The population has grown by 8.4% since 2021, moving from about 10,053 residents to roughly 10,902. Renters now make up 10.7% of households, compared with 12.8% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 29.6% of adults here, versus 25.6% in 2021.

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Calimesa rent by bedroom count

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About renting in Calimesa, CA

Last updated: June 22, 2026

The median rent in Calimesa is $2,248/mo as of June 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,810/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,350/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,890/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $3,140/mo.

At 31% of local median household income ($87,181/yr), Calimesa ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Calimesa an affordable city for renters?

Calimesa is considered moderate for renters. At $2,248/mo, rent takes approximately 31% of the local median household income ($87,181/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Calimesa slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Calimesa?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $90,000/year (~$43/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,248/mo in Calimesa. The local median household income is $87,181/yr, meaning the typical Calimesa household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Calimesa?

Rent in Calimesa has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of June 2026.

How does Calimesa rent compare to other cities in California?

Calimesa is one of the more affordable cities in California for rent, ranking #304 out of 384 tracked cities at $2,248/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Calimesa?

Yucaipa is nearby and more affordable at $2,095/mo, which is $153 less than Calimesa.

What percentage of Calimesa residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 10.7% of Calimesa households are renters, while 89.3% are owner-occupied. Calimesa leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Calimesa rent compare to the national average?

Calimesa's median rent of $2,248/mo is $283 (14%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within California, it ranks #304 out of 384 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
31%
MODERATE

At $2,248/mo, rent takes ~31% of Calimesa's median household income ($87,181/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Calimesa 31%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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