1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Monrovia, CA
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Monrovia, California as of October 2026. That's +26% lower than the citywide median of $2,822 and +50% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Monrovia
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 Monrovia
Compare Monrovia's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in California
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Taft | $880 |
| 2 | Lakeport | $900 |
| 3 | Ridgecrest | $938 |
| 4 | California City | $950 |
| 5 | Clearlake | $950 |
| 6 | Oroville | $1,005 |
| 7 | El Centro | $1,020 |
| 8 | Paradise | $1,020 |
| 9 | Red Bluff | $1,030 |
| 10 | Eureka | $1,040 |
| 11 | Fortuna | $1,050 |
| 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 | Montecito | $4,030 |
| 2 | Cupertino | $3,880 |
| 3 | Foster City | $3,820 |
| 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 Monrovia.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Monrovia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arcadia, CA | 2.9 mi | $2,210 | +$120 (+6%) |
| Duarte, CA | 3.1 mi | $2,280 | +$190 (+9%) |
| Sierra Madre, CA | 3.6 mi | $2,260 | +$170 (+8%) |
| Baldwin Park, CA | 4.4 mi | $1,810 | $-280 (-13%) |
| El Monte, CA | 5.7 mi | $1,810 | $-280 (-13%) |
| San Gabriel, CA | 7.2 mi | $2,080 | $-10 (0%) |
| Rosemead, CA | 8.4 mi | $1,810 | $-280 (-13%) |
| Pasadena, CA | 9.3 mi | $2,447 | +$357 (+17%) |
| West Covina, CA | 9.4 mi | $2,260 | +$170 (+8%) |
| La Puente, CA | 9.5 mi | $1,850 | $-240 (-11%) |
| Altadena, CA | 9.9 mi | $2,360 | +$270 (+13%) |
| Glendora, CA | 10.5 mi | $2,370 | +$280 (+13%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Monrovia — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Monrovia?
As of October 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Monrovia, California is $2,090 per month. This is +26% below the citywide median of $2,822.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Monrovia?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $83,600 ($6,967/month gross), which works out to roughly $40.19/hour at a full-time job.
Is Monrovia expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Monrovia's 1-bedroom median of $2,090 is +50% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 85th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Monrovia rank for 1-bedroom rent in California?
Among the 380 cities in California with 1-bedroom data, Monrovia ranks #171 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Monrovia?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Baldwin Park ($1,810), El Monte ($1,810), San Gabriel ($2,080).