1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Ladera Ranch, CA
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Ladera Ranch, California as of August 2026. That's +13% lower than the citywide median of $3,789 and +135% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Ladera Ranch
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 Ladera Ranch
Compare Ladera Ranch's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in California
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Taft | $880 |
| 2 | Lakeport | $900 |
| 3 | Ridgecrest | $914 |
| 4 | California City | $950 |
| 5 | Clearlake | $950 |
| 6 | Barstow | $969 |
| 7 | Oroville | $1,005 |
| 8 | El Centro | $1,020 |
| 9 | Paradise | $1,020 |
| 10 | Red Bluff | $1,030 |
| 11 | Eureka | $1,040 |
| 12 | Fortuna | $1,050 |
| 13 | Porterville | $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 (this page) | $3,280 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Ladera Ranch.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Ladera Ranch |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Juan Capistrano, CA | 3.3 mi | $2,580 | $-700 (-21%) |
| Rancho Mission Viejo, CA | 3.8 mi | $2,553 | $-727 (-22%) |
| Rancho Santa Margarita, CA | 5.1 mi | $2,750 | $-530 (-16%) |
| Laguna Niguel, CA | 5.5 mi | $2,840 | $-440 (-13%) |
| Laguna Hills, CA | 5.9 mi | $2,720 | $-560 (-17%) |
| San Clemente, CA | 7.1 mi | $2,920 | $-360 (-11%) |
| Dana Point, CA | 7.1 mi | $2,770 | $-510 (-16%) |
| Aliso Viejo, CA | 7.6 mi | $2,890 | $-390 (-12%) |
| Laguna Woods, CA | 8.7 mi | $2,260 | $-1,020 (-31%) |
| Lake Forest, CA | 9.4 mi | $2,795 | $-485 (-15%) |
| Laguna Beach, CA | 10.4 mi | $3,020 | $-260 (-8%) |
| Irvine, CA | 14.8 mi | $3,131 | $-149 (-5%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Ladera Ranch — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Ladera Ranch?
As of August 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Ladera Ranch, California is $3,280 per month. This is +13% below the citywide median of $3,789.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Ladera Ranch?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $131,200 ($10,933/month gross), which works out to roughly $63.08/hour at a full-time job.
Is Ladera Ranch expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Ladera Ranch's 1-bedroom median of $3,280 is +135% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 99th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Ladera Ranch rank for 1-bedroom rent in California?
Among the 379 cities in California with 1-bedroom data, Ladera Ranch ranks #365 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Ladera Ranch?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include San Juan Capistrano ($2,580), Rancho Mission Viejo ($2,553), Rancho Santa Margarita ($2,750).