1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Guerneville, CA
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Guerneville, California as of July 2026. That's +28% lower than the citywide median of $2,253 and +17% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Guerneville
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 Guerneville
Compare Guerneville'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? 3 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Guerneville.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Guerneville |
|---|---|---|---|
| Healdsburg, CA | 10.5 mi | $2,120 | +$490 (+30%) |
| Windsor, CA | 12.9 mi | $2,370 | +$740 (+45%) |
| Sebastopol, CA | 13.4 mi | $1,970 | +$340 (+21%) |
| Santa Rosa, CA | 21.4 mi | $2,098 | +$468 (+29%) |
| Rohnert Park, CA | 25 mi | $2,260 | +$630 (+39%) |
| Petaluma, CA | 31.4 mi | $2,555 | +$925 (+57%) |
| Lakeport, CA | 36.1 mi | $900 | $-730 (-45%) |
| Clearlake, CA | 40.6 mi | $950 | $-680 (-42%) |
| Sonoma, CA | 42 mi | $2,050 | +$420 (+26%) |
| Novato, CA | 42.8 mi | $2,567 | +$937 (+57%) |
| Ukiah, CA | 45.4 mi | $1,250 | $-380 (-23%) |
| San Anselmo, CA | 47.2 mi | $2,710 | +$1,080 (+66%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Guerneville — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Guerneville?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Guerneville, California is $1,630 per month. This is +28% below the citywide median of $2,253.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Guerneville?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $65,200 ($5,433/month gross), which works out to roughly $31.35/hour at a full-time job.
Is Guerneville expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Guerneville's 1-bedroom median of $1,630 is +17% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 65th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Guerneville rank for 1-bedroom rent in California?
Among the 385 cities in California with 1-bedroom data, Guerneville ranks #67 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Guerneville?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Lakeport ($900), Clearlake ($950), Ukiah ($1,250).