1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in El Segundo, CA
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in El Segundo, California as of July 2026. That's +5% lower than the citywide median of $2,914 and +99% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in El Segundo
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 El Segundo
Compare El Segundo'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 El Segundo.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs El Segundo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manhattan Beach, CA | 1.9 mi | $3,120 | +$350 (+13%) |
| Hermosa Beach, CA | 3.7 mi | $3,030 | +$260 (+9%) |
| Hawthorne, CA | 3.9 mi | $1,860 | $-910 (-33%) |
| Lawndale, CA | 4.1 mi | $1,980 | $-790 (-29%) |
| Inglewood, CA | 4.7 mi | $1,914 | $-856 (-31%) |
| Redondo Beach, CA | 4.9 mi | $2,610 | $-160 (-6%) |
| Marina del Rey, CA | 5.4 mi | $3,120 | +$350 (+13%) |
| Culver City, CA | 6.4 mi | $2,685 | $-85 (-3%) |
| View Park-Windsor Hills, CA | 6.5 mi | $1,690 | $-1,080 (-39%) |
| Gardena, CA | 6.9 mi | $1,820 | $-950 (-34%) |
| Westmont, CA | 7.2 mi | $1,284 | $-1,486 (-54%) |
| Santa Monica, CA | 9.3 mi | $2,638 | $-132 (-5%) |
1-Bedroom rent in El Segundo — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in El Segundo?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in El Segundo, California is $2,770 per month. This is +5% below the citywide median of $2,914.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in El Segundo?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $110,800 ($9,233/month gross), which works out to roughly $53.27/hour at a full-time job.
Is El Segundo expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
El Segundo's 1-bedroom median of $2,770 is +99% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 97th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does El Segundo rank for 1-bedroom rent in California?
Among the 385 cities in California with 1-bedroom data, El Segundo ranks #312 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near El Segundo?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Hawthorne ($1,860), Lawndale ($1,980), Inglewood ($1,914).