1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Lathrop, CA
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Lathrop, California as of July 2026. That's +41% lower than the citywide median of $3,083 and +30% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Lathrop
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 Lathrop
Compare Lathrop'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 Lathrop.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Lathrop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manteca, CA | 6.6 mi | $1,560 | $-250 (-14%) |
| Stockton, CA | 13.6 mi | $1,428 | $-382 (-21%) |
| Tracy, CA | 14 mi | $1,938 | +$128 (+7%) |
| Discovery Bay, CA | 20.1 mi | $2,860 | +$1,050 (+58%) |
| Lodi, CA | 22.1 mi | $1,430 | $-380 (-21%) |
| Modesto, CA | 23.4 mi | $1,222 | $-588 (-32%) |
| Patterson, CA | 25.2 mi | $1,420 | $-390 (-22%) |
| Brentwood, CA | 25.8 mi | $2,450 | +$640 (+35%) |
| Riverbank, CA | 26.1 mi | $1,260 | $-550 (-30%) |
| Livermore, CA | 26.9 mi | $2,425 | +$615 (+34%) |
| Oakley, CA | 29.1 mi | $2,050 | +$240 (+13%) |
| Ceres, CA | 30.5 mi | $1,210 | $-600 (-33%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Lathrop — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Lathrop?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Lathrop, California is $1,810 per month. This is +41% below the citywide median of $3,083.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Lathrop?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $72,400 ($6,033/month gross), which works out to roughly $34.81/hour at a full-time job.
Is Lathrop expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Lathrop's 1-bedroom median of $1,810 is +30% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 74th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Lathrop rank for 1-bedroom rent in California?
Among the 385 cities in California with 1-bedroom data, Lathrop ranks #96 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Lathrop?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Manteca ($1,560), Stockton ($1,428), Lodi ($1,430).