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Crestline

Pop. 9,835·330th most expensive in California·Crestline rents are up 21.0% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$2,056/mo
Year-over-Year
+21.0%
Month-over-Month
-7.3%
vs US Median
+$94
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Crestline · $2,056
More expensive than 62% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
32% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $2,056/mo, rent takes about 32% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$82,000/yr
Local median income
$77,786/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Crestline's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,640
1 BR
$1,710
2 BR
$2,130
3 BR
$2,840
4 BR+
$3,460
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$2,130/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $2,056 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$24,672/yr
At $2,056/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 21.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+21.0% YoY, -7.3% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Crestline, CA is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 31.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
9,835
Median income
$77,786
Median age
44.1
Renters
23.7%
Age distribution
19.9%
20.5%
23.1%
14.4%
22.1%
Under 1819.9%
18–3420.5%
35–5423.1%
55–6414.4%
65+22.1%
Gender
45.6%
54.4%
Male45.6%
Female54.4%
Race & ethnicity
66.3%
28.1%
White66.3%
Black2.6%
Hispanic28.1%
Asian1.4%
Other1.6%
Education (25+)
23.3%
36.7%
31.3%
No HS diploma8.7%
HS diploma23.3%
Some college36.7%
Bachelor's+31.3%
Housing tenure
76.3%
23.7%
Owner76.3%
Renter23.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Crestline, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$64,523 → $77,786
up 20.6%
Population
9,350 → 9,835
up 5.2%
Renter share
19.4% → 23.7%
+4.3 pts
Bachelor's+
28.8% → 31.3%
+2.5 pts
Median age
45.3 → 44.1
-1.2 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $77,786 today, compared with $64,523 five years earlier. Census counts show Crestline, CA adding about 485 residents over the five-year window, up 5.2% on net. The renter share has risen from 19.4% to 23.7%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 28.8% to 31.3% across the same window.

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By apartment size

Crestline rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Crestline. Click any size for full breakdown.

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About renting in Crestline, CA

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Crestline is $2,056/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,640/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,130/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,710/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,840/mo.

At 32% of local median household income ($77,786/yr), Crestline ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 21.0% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Crestline an affordable city for renters?

Crestline is considered moderate for renters. At $2,056/mo, rent takes approximately 32% of the local median household income ($77,786/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Crestline slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Crestline?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $82,000/year (~$39/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,056/mo in Crestline. The local median household income is $77,786/yr, meaning the typical Crestline household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Crestline?

Rent in Crestline has increased 21.0% over the past year as of August 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Crestline rent compare to other cities in California?

Crestline is one of the more affordable cities in California for rent, ranking #330 out of 381 tracked cities at $2,056/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Crestline?

San Bernardino is nearby and more affordable at $2,013/mo, which is $43 less than Crestline.

What percentage of Crestline residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 23.7% of Crestline households are renters, while 76.3% are owner-occupied. Crestline leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Crestline rent compare to the national average?

Crestline's median rent of $2,056/mo is $94 (5%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within California, it ranks #330 out of 381 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
32%
MODERATE

At $2,056/mo, rent takes ~32% of Crestline's median household income ($77,786/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Crestline 32%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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