1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Clovis, CA
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Clovis, California as of July 2026. That's +30% lower than the citywide median of $2,341 and +18% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Clovis
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 Clovis
Compare Clovis'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 Clovis.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Clovis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresno, CA | 9.3 mi | $1,274 | $-376 (-23%) |
| Madera, CA | 26.3 mi | $1,265 | $-385 (-23%) |
| Hanford, CA | 38.8 mi | $1,120 | $-530 (-32%) |
| Lemoore, CA | 40.4 mi | $1,390 | $-260 (-16%) |
| Visalia, CA | 41.6 mi | $1,190 | $-460 (-28%) |
| Tulare, CA | 50.7 mi | $1,140 | $-510 (-31%) |
| Exeter, CA | 58.3 mi | $1,150 | $-500 (-30%) |
| Merced, CA | 64.8 mi | $1,247 | $-403 (-24%) |
| Atwater, CA | 75.8 mi | $1,230 | $-420 (-25%) |
| Porterville, CA | 81.3 mi | $1,060 | $-590 (-36%) |
| Los Banos, CA | 82.9 mi | $1,430 | $-220 (-13%) |
| Turlock, CA | 94.3 mi | $1,215 | $-435 (-26%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Clovis — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Clovis?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Clovis, California is $1,650 per month. This is +30% below the citywide median of $2,341.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Clovis?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $66,000 ($5,500/month gross), which works out to roughly $31.73/hour at a full-time job.
Is Clovis expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Clovis's 1-bedroom median of $1,650 is +18% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 67th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Clovis rank for 1-bedroom rent in California?
Among the 385 cities in California with 1-bedroom data, Clovis ranks #70 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Clovis?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Fresno ($1,274), Madera ($1,265), Hanford ($1,120).