1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Milpitas, CA
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Milpitas, California as of July 2026. That's +18% lower than the citywide median of $3,676 and +116% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Milpitas
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 Milpitas
Compare Milpitas'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 Milpitas.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Milpitas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Clara, CA | 8.7 mi | $3,160 | +$140 (+5%) |
| Fremont, CA | 10.2 mi | $2,760 | $-260 (-9%) |
| Sunnyvale, CA | 11.5 mi | $3,438 | +$418 (+14%) |
| Newark, CA | 12.1 mi | $2,270 | $-750 (-25%) |
| Campbell, CA | 12.9 mi | $2,900 | $-120 (-4%) |
| Mountain View, CA | 14.8 mi | $3,303 | +$283 (+9%) |
| Union City, CA | 15.1 mi | $2,350 | $-670 (-22%) |
| San Jose, CA | 16.5 mi | $2,908 | $-112 (-4%) |
| Los Gatos, CA | 16.6 mi | $3,105 | +$85 (+3%) |
| East Palo Alto, CA | 17 mi | $2,550 | $-470 (-16%) |
| Cupertino, CA | 17.4 mi | $3,880 | +$860 (+28%) |
| Saratoga, CA | 17.6 mi | $3,270 | +$250 (+8%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Milpitas — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Milpitas?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Milpitas, California is $3,020 per month. This is +18% below the citywide median of $3,676.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Milpitas?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $120,800 ($10,067/month gross), which works out to roughly $58.08/hour at a full-time job.
Is Milpitas expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Milpitas's 1-bedroom median of $3,020 is +116% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 98th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Milpitas rank for 1-bedroom rent in California?
Among the 385 cities in California with 1-bedroom data, Milpitas ranks #345 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Milpitas?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Fremont ($2,760), Newark ($2,270), Campbell ($2,900).