1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Lodi, CA
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Lodi, California as of July 2026. That's +33% lower than the citywide median of $2,137 and +3% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Lodi
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 Lodi
Compare Lodi'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? 2 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Lodi.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Lodi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stockton, CA | 10.1 mi | $1,428 | $-2 (0%) |
| Elk Grove, CA | 21 mi | $2,150 | +$720 (+50%) |
| Lathrop, CA | 22.1 mi | $1,810 | +$380 (+27%) |
| Manteca, CA | 23.6 mi | $1,560 | +$130 (+9%) |
| Florin, CA | 26.9 mi | $1,175 | $-255 (-18%) |
| Discovery Bay, CA | 28.9 mi | $2,860 | +$1,430 (+100%) |
| Rosemont, CA | 29.9 mi | $1,610 | +$180 (+13%) |
| Oakley, CA | 30.8 mi | $2,050 | +$620 (+43%) |
| La Riviera, CA | 31.2 mi | $1,756 | +$326 (+23%) |
| Brentwood, CA | 31.2 mi | $2,450 | +$1,020 (+71%) |
| Rancho Cordova, CA | 31.3 mi | $2,023 | +$593 (+41%) |
| Tracy, CA | 32.5 mi | $1,938 | +$508 (+36%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Lodi — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Lodi?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Lodi, California is $1,430 per month. This is +33% below the citywide median of $2,137.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Lodi?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $57,200 ($4,767/month gross), which works out to roughly $27.50/hour at a full-time job.
Is Lodi expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Lodi's 1-bedroom median of $1,430 is +3% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 52th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Lodi rank for 1-bedroom rent in California?
Among the 385 cities in California with 1-bedroom data, Lodi ranks #47 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Lodi?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Stockton ($1,428), Florin ($1,175).