4+ Bedroom Apartment Rent in Madera, CA
Median asking rent for a 4+ bedroom apartment in Madera, California as of October 2026. That's +21% higher than the citywide median of $2,162 and +4% above the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,520.
Income needed for a 4+ 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 4+ 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 4+ bedroom in California
| # | City | 4+ Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ridgecrest | $1,929 |
| 2 | Taft | $1,930 |
| 3 | Lakeport | $1,980 |
| 4 | California City | $2,070 |
| 5 | Florin | $2,076 |
| 6 | Clearlake | $2,100 |
| 7 | Porterville | $2,210 |
| 8 | Oroville | $2,215 |
| 9 | El Centro | $2,220 |
| 10 | Paradise | $2,230 |
| 11 | Red Bluff | $2,230 |
| 12 | La Riviera | $2,250 |
| 13 | Eureka | $2,280 |
| 14 | Fortuna | $2,300 |
| 15 | Shafter | $2,320 |
Most expensive cities for a 4+ bedroom in California
| # | City | 4+ Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coronado | $6,970 |
| 2 | Montecito | $6,700 |
| 3 | Solana Beach | $6,500 |
| 4 | Cupertino | $6,370 |
| 5 | Scotts Valley | $6,270 |
| 6 | Ladera Ranch | $6,270 |
| 7 | Aptos | $6,270 |
| 8 | Newport Beach | $6,188 |
| 9 | Foster City | $6,050 |
| 10 | Irvine | $5,986 |
| 11 | Carlsbad | $5,908 |
| 12 | Los Altos | $5,850 |
| 13 | Encinitas | $5,820 |
| 14 | Laguna Beach | $5,770 |
| 15 | Chula Vista | $5,738 |
Nearby cities — 4+ bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 4+ bedroom rents than Madera.
| City | Distance | 4+ Bedroom rent | vs Madera |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresno, CA | 20.5 mi | $2,531 | $-94 (-4%) |
| Clovis, CA | 26.3 mi | $3,270 | +$645 (+25%) |
| Merced, CA | 40 mi | $2,577 | $-48 (-2%) |
| Lemoore, CA | 47.5 mi | $2,920 | +$295 (+11%) |
| Atwater, CA | 50.1 mi | $2,540 | $-85 (-3%) |
| Hanford, CA | 53.5 mi | $2,350 | $-275 (-10%) |
| Los Banos, CA | 56.7 mi | $2,960 | +$335 (+13%) |
| Visalia, CA | 64 mi | $2,480 | $-145 (-6%) |
| Turlock, CA | 69 mi | $2,570 | $-55 (-2%) |
| Tulare, CA | 70.1 mi | $2,370 | $-255 (-10%) |
| Oakdale, CA | 76.5 mi | $2,560 | $-65 (-2%) |
| Modesto, CA | 83.3 mi | $2,580 | $-45 (-2%) |
4+ Bedroom rent in Madera — common questions
How much is a 4+ bedroom apartment in Madera?
As of October 2026, the median 4+ bedroom apartment rent in Madera, California is $2,625 per month. This is +21% higher than the citywide median of $2,162.
What income do you need to afford a 4+ bedroom in Madera?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $105,000 ($8,750/month gross), which works out to roughly $50.48/hour at a full-time job.
Is Madera expensive for a 4+ bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Madera's 4+ bedroom median of $2,625 is +4% above the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,520. It ranks in the 55th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Madera rank for 4+ bedroom rent in California?
Among the 379 cities in California with 4+ bedroom data, Madera ranks #34 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 4+ bedroom options near Madera?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 4+ bedroom rents include Fresno ($2,531), Merced ($2,577), Atwater ($2,540).