1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Hollister, CA
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Hollister, California as of July 2026. That's +20% lower than the citywide median of $3,037 and +74% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Hollister
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 Hollister
Compare Hollister'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 Hollister.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Hollister |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gilroy, CA | 16.2 mi | $2,430 | — |
| Salinas, CA | 24 mi | $1,905 | $-525 (-22%) |
| Morgan Hill, CA | 25.4 mi | $2,430 | — |
| Watsonville, CA | 28.2 mi | $2,780 | +$350 (+14%) |
| Marina, CA | 33.6 mi | $2,310 | $-120 (-5%) |
| San Jose, CA | 35.6 mi | $2,908 | +$478 (+20%) |
| Seaside, CA | 36 mi | $2,610 | +$180 (+7%) |
| Los Banos, CA | 36.8 mi | $1,430 | $-1,000 (-41%) |
| Aptos, CA | 37.1 mi | $3,600 | +$1,170 (+48%) |
| Patterson, CA | 38.9 mi | $1,420 | $-1,010 (-42%) |
| Monterey, CA | 40.7 mi | $2,170 | $-260 (-11%) |
| Capitola, CA | 41.9 mi | $3,270 | +$840 (+35%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Hollister — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Hollister?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Hollister, California is $2,430 per month. This is +20% below the citywide median of $3,037.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Hollister?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $97,200 ($8,100/month gross), which works out to roughly $46.73/hour at a full-time job.
Is Hollister expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Hollister's 1-bedroom median of $2,430 is +74% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 93th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Hollister rank for 1-bedroom rent in California?
Among the 385 cities in California with 1-bedroom data, Hollister ranks #261 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Hollister?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Salinas ($1,905), Marina ($2,310), Los Banos ($1,430).