1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in La Mirada, CA
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in La Mirada, California as of July 2026. That's +23% lower than the citywide median of $3,036 and +68% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in La Mirada
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 La Mirada
Compare La Mirada'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 La Mirada.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs La Mirada |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buena Park, CA | 2.9 mi | $2,265 | $-85 (-4%) |
| La Habra, CA | 4.8 mi | $2,110 | $-240 (-10%) |
| Whittier, CA | 4.9 mi | $2,080 | $-270 (-11%) |
| Norwalk, CA | 5.1 mi | $1,940 | $-410 (-17%) |
| Fullerton, CA | 5.9 mi | $2,228 | $-122 (-5%) |
| Cypress, CA | 6.1 mi | $2,310 | $-40 (-2%) |
| Stanton, CA | 7 mi | $2,110 | $-240 (-10%) |
| Hacienda Heights, CA | 7.2 mi | $2,060 | $-290 (-12%) |
| Lakewood, CA | 8.2 mi | $2,590 | +$240 (+10%) |
| Pico Rivera, CA | 8.2 mi | $1,980 | $-370 (-16%) |
| Bellflower, CA | 8.2 mi | $1,890 | $-460 (-20%) |
| Los Alamitos, CA | 8.3 mi | $2,300 | $-50 (-2%) |
1-Bedroom rent in La Mirada — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in La Mirada?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in La Mirada, California is $2,350 per month. This is +23% below the citywide median of $3,036.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in La Mirada?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $94,000 ($7,833/month gross), which works out to roughly $45.19/hour at a full-time job.
Is La Mirada expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
La Mirada's 1-bedroom median of $2,350 is +68% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 92th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does La Mirada rank for 1-bedroom rent in California?
Among the 385 cities in California with 1-bedroom data, La Mirada ranks #241 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near La Mirada?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Buena Park ($2,265), La Habra ($2,110), Whittier ($2,080).