1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Madera, CA
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Madera, California as of July 2026. That's +46% lower than the citywide median of $2,344 and +9% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Madera
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 Madera
Compare Madera'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 Madera.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Madera |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresno, CA | 20.5 mi | $1,274 | +$9 (+1%) |
| Clovis, CA | 26.3 mi | $1,650 | +$385 (+30%) |
| Merced, CA | 40 mi | $1,247 | $-18 (-1%) |
| Lemoore, CA | 47.5 mi | $1,390 | +$125 (+10%) |
| Atwater, CA | 50.1 mi | $1,230 | $-35 (-3%) |
| Hanford, CA | 53.5 mi | $1,120 | $-145 (-11%) |
| Los Banos, CA | 56.7 mi | $1,430 | +$165 (+13%) |
| Visalia, CA | 64 mi | $1,190 | $-75 (-6%) |
| Turlock, CA | 69 mi | $1,215 | $-50 (-4%) |
| Tulare, CA | 70.1 mi | $1,140 | $-125 (-10%) |
| Ceres, CA | 76 mi | $1,210 | $-55 (-4%) |
| Oakdale, CA | 76.5 mi | $1,210 | $-55 (-4%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Madera — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Madera?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Madera, California is $1,265 per month. This is +46% below the citywide median of $2,344.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Madera?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $50,600 ($4,217/month gross), which works out to roughly $24.33/hour at a full-time job.
Is Madera expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Madera's 1-bedroom median of $1,265 is +9% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 41th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Madera rank for 1-bedroom rent in California?
Among the 385 cities in California with 1-bedroom data, Madera ranks #37 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Madera?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Merced ($1,247), Atwater ($1,230), Hanford ($1,120).