1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Calimesa, CA
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Calimesa, California as of June 2026. That's +16% lower than the citywide median of $2,248 and +35% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Calimesa
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 Calimesa
Compare Calimesa'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 | $935 |
| 4 | California City | $950 |
| 5 | Oildale | $959 |
| 6 | Oroville | $1,005 |
| 7 | Paradise | $1,020 |
| 8 | Red Bluff | $1,030 |
| 9 | Eureka | $1,040 |
| 10 | Porterville | $1,060 |
| 11 | Tehachapi | $1,110 |
| 12 | Hanford | $1,120 |
| 13 | McKinleyville | $1,130 |
| 14 | Anderson | $1,140 |
| 15 | Marysville | $1,140 |
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 | Soquel | $3,360 |
| 14 | Palo Alto | $3,305 |
| 15 | Mountain View | $3,303 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Calimesa.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Calimesa |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaumont, CA | 5.3 mi | $1,690 | $-200 (-11%) |
| Redlands, CA | 8.5 mi | $2,115 | +$225 (+12%) |
| Moreno Valley, CA | 12 mi | $2,153 | +$263 (+14%) |
| Highland, CA | 13 mi | $1,640 | $-250 (-13%) |
| Loma Linda, CA | 14.2 mi | $1,890 | — |
| Banning, CA | 15.4 mi | $1,550 | $-340 (-18%) |
| Perris, CA | 15.5 mi | $2,080 | +$190 (+10%) |
| San Jacinto, CA | 15.8 mi | $1,540 | $-350 (-19%) |
| Colton, CA | 16.5 mi | $1,810 | $-80 (-4%) |
| Grand Terrace, CA | 18.2 mi | $1,860 | $-30 (-2%) |
| Big Bear Lake, CA | 19.6 mi | $1,450 | $-440 (-23%) |
| Lake Arrowhead, CA | 21.2 mi | $1,960 | +$70 (+4%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Calimesa — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Calimesa?
As of June 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Calimesa, California is $1,890 per month. This is +16% below the citywide median of $2,248.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Calimesa?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $75,600 ($6,300/month gross), which works out to roughly $36.35/hour at a full-time job.
Is Calimesa expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Calimesa's 1-bedroom median of $1,890 is +35% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 78th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Calimesa rank for 1-bedroom rent in California?
Among the 381 cities in California with 1-bedroom data, Calimesa ranks #116 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Calimesa?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Beaumont ($1,690), Highland ($1,640), Banning ($1,550).