1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Lake Arrowhead, CA
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Lake Arrowhead, California as of June 2026. That's +15% lower than the citywide median of $2,310 and +41% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Lake Arrowhead
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 Lake Arrowhead
Compare Lake Arrowhead'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 | $935 |
| 4 | California City | $950 |
| 5 | Oildale | $959 |
| 6 | Oroville | $1,005 |
| 7 | Paradise | $1,020 |
| 8 | Red Bluff | $1,030 |
| 9 | Eureka | $1,040 |
| 10 | Porterville | $1,060 |
| 11 | Tehachapi | $1,110 |
| 12 | Hanford | $1,120 |
| 13 | McKinleyville | $1,130 |
| 14 | Anderson | $1,140 |
| 15 | Marysville | $1,140 |
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 | Soquel | $3,360 |
| 14 | Palo Alto | $3,305 |
| 15 | Mountain View | $3,303 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Lake Arrowhead.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Lake Arrowhead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crestline, CA | 5.8 mi | $1,710 | $-250 (-13%) |
| Highland, CA | 9.3 mi | $1,640 | $-320 (-16%) |
| Hesperia, CA | 13.5 mi | $1,885 | $-75 (-4%) |
| Loma Linda, CA | 14.8 mi | $1,890 | $-70 (-4%) |
| Redlands, CA | 15.4 mi | $2,115 | +$155 (+8%) |
| Rialto, CA | 16 mi | $1,760 | $-200 (-10%) |
| Apple Valley, CA | 16.8 mi | $1,465 | $-495 (-25%) |
| Colton, CA | 17.4 mi | $1,810 | $-150 (-8%) |
| Grand Terrace, CA | 17.6 mi | $1,860 | $-100 (-5%) |
| Victorville, CA | 20.3 mi | $1,720 | $-240 (-12%) |
| Big Bear Lake, CA | 20.5 mi | $1,450 | $-510 (-26%) |
| Calimesa, CA | 21.2 mi | $1,890 | $-70 (-4%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Lake Arrowhead — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Lake Arrowhead?
As of June 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Lake Arrowhead, California is $1,960 per month. This is +15% below the citywide median of $2,310.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Lake Arrowhead?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $78,400 ($6,533/month gross), which works out to roughly $37.69/hour at a full-time job.
Is Lake Arrowhead expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Lake Arrowhead's 1-bedroom median of $1,960 is +41% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 81th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Lake Arrowhead rank for 1-bedroom rent in California?
Among the 381 cities in California with 1-bedroom data, Lake Arrowhead ranks #137 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Lake Arrowhead?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Crestline ($1,710), Highland ($1,640), Hesperia ($1,885).