3-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Lodi, CA
Median asking rent for a 3-bedroom apartment in Lodi, California as of July 2026. That's +20% higher than the citywide median of $2,137 and +20% above the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130.
Income needed for a 3-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 3-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 3-bedroom in California
| # | City | 3-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ridgecrest | $1,492 |
| 2 | Taft | $1,600 |
| 3 | Barstow | $1,639 |
| 4 | Lakeport | $1,650 |
| 5 | Westmont | $1,663 |
| 6 | California City | $1,720 |
| 7 | Clearlake | $1,750 |
| 8 | Red Bluff | $1,780 |
| 9 | El Centro | $1,820 |
| 10 | Florence-Graham | $1,835 |
| 11 | Oroville | $1,840 |
| 12 | Paradise | $1,860 |
| 13 | Florin | $1,875 |
| 14 | Isla Vista | $1,904 |
| 15 | Eureka | $1,910 |
Most expensive cities for a 3-bedroom in California
| # | City | 3-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santa Cruz | $6,055 |
| 2 | Scotts Valley | $5,870 |
| 3 | Aptos | $5,870 |
| 4 | Cupertino | $5,850 |
| 5 | Coronado | $5,720 |
| 6 | Foster City | $5,690 |
| 7 | Los Altos | $5,380 |
| 8 | Capitola | $5,340 |
| 9 | Solana Beach | $5,330 |
| 10 | Tiburon | $5,250 |
| 11 | Ladera Ranch | $5,250 |
| 12 | Newport Beach | $5,178 |
| 13 | Sunnyvale | $5,173 |
| 14 | Coto de Caza | $5,130 |
| 15 | Millbrae | $5,080 |
Nearby cities — 3-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 3 of these cities have cheaper 3-bedroom rents than Lodi.
| City | Distance | 3-Bedroom rent | vs Lodi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stockton, CA | 10.1 mi | $2,499 | $-56 (-2%) |
| Elk Grove, CA | 21 mi | $3,617 | +$1,062 (+42%) |
| Lathrop, CA | 22.1 mi | $3,240 | +$685 (+27%) |
| Manteca, CA | 23.6 mi | $2,780 | +$225 (+9%) |
| Florin, CA | 26.9 mi | $1,875 | $-680 (-27%) |
| Discovery Bay, CA | 28.9 mi | $4,450 | +$1,895 (+74%) |
| Rosemont, CA | 29.9 mi | $2,710 | +$155 (+6%) |
| Oakley, CA | 30.8 mi | $3,200 | +$645 (+25%) |
| La Riviera, CA | 31.2 mi | $2,063 | $-492 (-19%) |
| Brentwood, CA | 31.2 mi | $3,810 | +$1,255 (+49%) |
| Rancho Cordova, CA | 31.3 mi | $3,410 | +$855 (+33%) |
| Tracy, CA | 32.5 mi | $3,455 | +$900 (+35%) |
3-Bedroom rent in Lodi — common questions
How much is a 3-bedroom apartment in Lodi?
As of July 2026, the median 3-bedroom apartment rent in Lodi, California is $2,555 per month. This is +20% higher than the citywide median of $2,137.
What income do you need to afford a 3-bedroom in Lodi?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $102,200 ($8,517/month gross), which works out to roughly $49.13/hour at a full-time job.
Is Lodi expensive for a 3-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Lodi's 3-bedroom median of $2,555 is +20% above the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130. It ranks in the 68th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Lodi rank for 3-bedroom rent in California?
Among the 386 cities in California with 3-bedroom data, Lodi ranks #58 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 3-bedroom options near Lodi?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 3-bedroom rents include Stockton ($2,499), Florin ($1,875), La Riviera ($2,063).