1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Camarillo, CA
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Camarillo, California as of August 2026. That's +16% lower than the citywide median of $2,909 and +75% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Camarillo
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 Camarillo
Compare Camarillo'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 | $914 |
| 4 | California City | $950 |
| 5 | Clearlake | $950 |
| 6 | Barstow | $969 |
| 7 | Oroville | $1,005 |
| 8 | El Centro | $1,020 |
| 9 | Paradise | $1,020 |
| 10 | Red Bluff | $1,030 |
| 11 | Eureka | $1,040 |
| 12 | Fortuna | $1,050 |
| 13 | Porterville | $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 Camarillo.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Camarillo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port Hueneme, CA | 8.5 mi | $2,010 | $-435 (-18%) |
| Oxnard, CA | 9.9 mi | $1,980 | $-465 (-19%) |
| Thousand Oaks, CA | 10.7 mi | $2,553 | +$108 (+4%) |
| Moorpark, CA | 11.1 mi | $2,420 | $-25 (-1%) |
| Westlake Village, CA | 11.4 mi | $2,780 | +$335 (+14%) |
| Malibu, CA | 16.5 mi | $3,130 | +$685 (+28%) |
| Oak Park, CA | 18.7 mi | $2,950 | +$505 (+21%) |
| Agoura Hills, CA | 20.1 mi | $3,120 | +$675 (+28%) |
| Simi Valley, CA | 21.6 mi | $2,480 | +$35 (+1%) |
| Ventura, CA | 24.9 mi | $2,227 | $-218 (-9%) |
| Calabasas, CA | 25.9 mi | $3,120 | +$675 (+28%) |
| Ojai, CA | 29 mi | $1,890 | $-555 (-23%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Camarillo — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Camarillo?
As of August 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Camarillo, California is $2,445 per month. This is +16% below the citywide median of $2,909.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Camarillo?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $97,800 ($8,150/month gross), which works out to roughly $47.02/hour at a full-time job.
Is Camarillo expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Camarillo's 1-bedroom median of $2,445 is +75% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 94th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Camarillo rank for 1-bedroom rent in California?
Among the 379 cities in California with 1-bedroom data, Camarillo ranks #260 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Camarillo?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Port Hueneme ($2,010), Oxnard ($1,980), Moorpark ($2,420).