1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Inglewood, CA
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Inglewood, California as of July 2026. That's +27% lower than the citywide median of $2,605 and +37% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Inglewood
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 Inglewood
Compare Inglewood'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 Inglewood.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Inglewood |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawthorne, CA | 2.7 mi | $1,860 | $-54 (-3%) |
| View Park-Windsor Hills, CA | 2.9 mi | $1,690 | $-224 (-12%) |
| Westmont, CA | 3.2 mi | $1,284 | $-630 (-33%) |
| Lawndale, CA | 4.5 mi | $1,980 | +$66 (+3%) |
| El Segundo, CA | 4.7 mi | $2,770 | +$856 (+45%) |
| Gardena, CA | 4.8 mi | $1,820 | $-94 (-5%) |
| Culver City, CA | 4.9 mi | $2,685 | +$771 (+40%) |
| Manhattan Beach, CA | 5.9 mi | $3,120 | +$1,206 (+63%) |
| Hermosa Beach, CA | 7.2 mi | $3,030 | +$1,116 (+58%) |
| Florence-Graham, CA | 7.2 mi | $1,284 | $-630 (-33%) |
| Redondo Beach, CA | 7.4 mi | $2,610 | +$696 (+36%) |
| Marina del Rey, CA | 7.6 mi | $3,120 | +$1,206 (+63%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Inglewood — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Inglewood?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Inglewood, California is $1,914 per month. This is +27% below the citywide median of $2,605.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Inglewood?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $76,560 ($6,380/month gross), which works out to roughly $36.81/hour at a full-time job.
Is Inglewood expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Inglewood's 1-bedroom median of $1,914 is +37% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 80th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Inglewood rank for 1-bedroom rent in California?
Among the 385 cities in California with 1-bedroom data, Inglewood ranks #127 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Inglewood?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Hawthorne ($1,860), View Park-Windsor Hills ($1,690), Westmont ($1,284).