1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Huntington Beach, CA
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Huntington Beach, California as of July 2026. That's +20% lower than the citywide median of $3,078 and +77% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Huntington Beach
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 Huntington Beach
Compare Huntington Beach'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 Huntington Beach.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Huntington Beach |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westminster, CA | 4 mi | $2,110 | $-365 (-15%) |
| Fountain Valley, CA | 4.2 mi | $2,630 | +$155 (+6%) |
| Seal Beach, CA | 6.1 mi | $2,480 | +$5 (0%) |
| Stanton, CA | 7.2 mi | $2,110 | $-365 (-15%) |
| Los Alamitos, CA | 7.6 mi | $2,300 | $-175 (-7%) |
| Cypress, CA | 8.6 mi | $2,310 | $-165 (-7%) |
| Santa Ana, CA | 9.5 mi | $2,118 | $-357 (-14%) |
| Newport Beach, CA | 10.6 mi | $3,236 | +$761 (+31%) |
| Buena Park, CA | 11.2 mi | $2,265 | $-210 (-8%) |
| Lakewood, CA | 12.5 mi | $2,590 | +$115 (+5%) |
| Long Beach, CA | 12.7 mi | $2,095 | $-380 (-15%) |
| Anaheim, CA | 13.1 mi | $2,377 | $-98 (-4%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Huntington Beach — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Huntington Beach?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Huntington Beach, California is $2,475 per month. This is +20% below the citywide median of $3,078.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Huntington Beach?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $99,000 ($8,250/month gross), which works out to roughly $47.60/hour at a full-time job.
Is Huntington Beach expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Huntington Beach's 1-bedroom median of $2,475 is +77% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 94th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Huntington Beach rank for 1-bedroom rent in California?
Among the 385 cities in California with 1-bedroom data, Huntington Beach ranks #271 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Huntington Beach?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Westminster ($2,110), Stanton ($2,110), Los Alamitos ($2,300).