1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Montebello, CA
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Montebello, California as of July 2026. That's +19% lower than the citywide median of $2,289 and +33% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Montebello
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 Montebello
Compare Montebello'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 Montebello.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Montebello |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pico Rivera, CA | 2.3 mi | $1,980 | +$120 (+6%) |
| Monterey Park, CA | 2.8 mi | $1,830 | $-30 (-2%) |
| Rosemead, CA | 3.9 mi | $1,810 | $-50 (-3%) |
| East Los Angeles, CA | 4.3 mi | $1,810 | $-50 (-3%) |
| Alhambra, CA | 5 mi | $1,910 | +$50 (+3%) |
| San Gabriel, CA | 6.2 mi | $2,080 | +$220 (+12%) |
| Whittier, CA | 6.6 mi | $2,080 | +$220 (+12%) |
| El Monte, CA | 7 mi | $1,810 | $-50 (-3%) |
| Temple City, CA | 7 mi | $2,090 | +$230 (+12%) |
| South Pasadena, CA | 7.2 mi | $2,390 | +$530 (+28%) |
| San Marino, CA | 7.4 mi | $2,290 | +$430 (+23%) |
| South Gate, CA | 7.5 mi | $1,810 | $-50 (-3%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Montebello — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Montebello?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Montebello, California is $1,860 per month. This is +19% below the citywide median of $2,289.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Montebello?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $74,400 ($6,200/month gross), which works out to roughly $35.77/hour at a full-time job.
Is Montebello expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Montebello's 1-bedroom median of $1,860 is +33% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 77th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Montebello rank for 1-bedroom rent in California?
Among the 385 cities in California with 1-bedroom data, Montebello ranks #115 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Montebello?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Monterey Park ($1,830), Rosemead ($1,810), East Los Angeles ($1,810).