1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Hesperia, CA
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Hesperia, California as of July 2026. That's +15% lower than the citywide median of $2,224 and +35% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Hesperia
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 Hesperia
Compare Hesperia'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 Hesperia.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Hesperia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victorville, CA | 8.9 mi | $1,720 | $-165 (-9%) |
| Crestline, CA | 10.8 mi | $1,710 | $-175 (-9%) |
| Adelanto, CA | 15.6 mi | $1,810 | $-75 (-4%) |
| Apple Valley, CA | 16.1 mi | $1,465 | $-420 (-22%) |
| Rialto, CA | 18.9 mi | $1,760 | $-125 (-7%) |
| Running Springs, CA | 20.2 mi | $1,750 | $-135 (-7%) |
| Highland, CA | 21.1 mi | $1,640 | $-245 (-13%) |
| Fontana, CA | 21.5 mi | $2,137 | +$252 (+13%) |
| Rancho Cucamonga, CA | 22.6 mi | $2,555 | +$670 (+36%) |
| Loma Linda, CA | 24 mi | $1,890 | +$5 (0%) |
| Grand Terrace, CA | 24.5 mi | $1,860 | $-25 (-1%) |
| Colton, CA | 25.1 mi | $1,810 | $-75 (-4%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Hesperia — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Hesperia?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Hesperia, California is $1,885 per month. This is +15% below the citywide median of $2,224.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Hesperia?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $75,400 ($6,283/month gross), which works out to roughly $36.25/hour at a full-time job.
Is Hesperia expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Hesperia's 1-bedroom median of $1,885 is +35% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 78th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Hesperia rank for 1-bedroom rent in California?
Among the 385 cities in California with 1-bedroom data, Hesperia ranks #117 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Hesperia?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Victorville ($1,720), Crestline ($1,710), Adelanto ($1,810).