2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Lodi, CA
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Lodi, California as of October 2026. That's +20% lower than the citywide median of $2,278 and +10% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,657.
Income needed for a 2-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 2-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 2-bedroom in California
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Taft | $1,140 |
| 2 | Ridgecrest | $1,171 |
| 3 | Lakeport | $1,180 |
| 4 | California City | $1,230 |
| 5 | Clearlake | $1,250 |
| 6 | Oroville | $1,305 |
| 7 | El Centro | $1,330 |
| 8 | Paradise | $1,330 |
| 9 | Red Bluff | $1,350 |
| 10 | Eureka | $1,360 |
| 11 | Fortuna | $1,370 |
| 12 | Shafter | $1,380 |
| 13 | Porterville | $1,390 |
| 14 | Hanford | $1,400 |
| 15 | Tehachapi | $1,440 |
Most expensive cities for a 2-bedroom in California
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scotts Valley | $4,720 |
| 2 | Aptos | $4,720 |
| 3 | Foster City | $4,560 |
| 4 | Montecito | $4,540 |
| 5 | Cupertino | $4,500 |
| 6 | Capitola | $4,290 |
| 7 | Coronado | $4,280 |
| 8 | Tiburon | $4,210 |
| 9 | Los Altos | $4,170 |
| 10 | Millbrae | $4,070 |
| 11 | Corte Madera | $4,040 |
| 12 | Solana Beach | $3,990 |
| 13 | Sunnyvale | $3,980 |
| 14 | Topanga | $3,940 |
| 15 | Rancho Palos Verdes | $3,940 |
Nearby cities — 2-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 2 of these cities have cheaper 2-bedroom rents than Lodi.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Lodi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stockton, CA | 10.1 mi | $1,806 | $-19 (-1%) |
| Elk Grove, CA | 21 mi | $2,667 | +$842 (+46%) |
| Lathrop, CA | 22.1 mi | $2,310 | +$485 (+27%) |
| Manteca, CA | 23.6 mi | $1,985 | +$160 (+9%) |
| Florin, CA | 26.9 mi | $1,457 | $-368 (-20%) |
| Discovery Bay, CA | 28.9 mi | $3,480 | +$1,655 (+91%) |
| Rosemont, CA | 29.9 mi | $2,000 | +$175 (+10%) |
| Oakley, CA | 30.8 mi | $2,500 | +$675 (+37%) |
| La Riviera, CA | 31.2 mi | $1,825 | — |
| Brentwood, CA | 31.2 mi | $2,980 | +$1,155 (+63%) |
| Rancho Cordova, CA | 31.3 mi | $2,513 | +$688 (+38%) |
| Tracy, CA | 32.5 mi | $2,468 | +$643 (+35%) |
2-Bedroom rent in Lodi — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Lodi?
As of October 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Lodi, California is $1,825 per month. This is +20% below the citywide median of $2,278.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Lodi?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $73,000 ($6,083/month gross), which works out to roughly $35.10/hour at a full-time job.
Is Lodi expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Lodi's 2-bedroom median of $1,825 is +10% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,657. It ranks in the 59th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Lodi rank for 2-bedroom rent in California?
Among the 381 cities in California with 2-bedroom data, Lodi ranks #52 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Lodi?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include Stockton ($1,806), Florin ($1,457).