1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Orinda, CA
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Orinda, California as of July 2026. That's +60% lower than the citywide median of $6,019 and +73% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Orinda
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 Orinda
Compare Orinda'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 Orinda.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Orinda |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette, CA | 5 mi | $2,880 | +$470 (+20%) |
| Moraga, CA | 5.5 mi | $2,590 | +$180 (+7%) |
| Berkeley, CA | 6 mi | $2,178 | $-232 (-10%) |
| Oakland, CA | 6.6 mi | $2,062 | $-348 (-14%) |
| Albany, CA | 7.7 mi | $2,200 | $-210 (-9%) |
| Emeryville, CA | 7.8 mi | $2,350 | $-60 (-2%) |
| El Cerrito, CA | 8.4 mi | $2,170 | $-240 (-10%) |
| Martinez, CA | 8.5 mi | $1,990 | $-420 (-17%) |
| Pleasant Hill, CA | 9.1 mi | $2,400 | $-10 (0%) |
| Alameda, CA | 9.8 mi | $2,230 | $-180 (-7%) |
| Pinole, CA | 10.4 mi | $2,240 | $-170 (-7%) |
| Hercules, CA | 10.4 mi | $2,830 | +$420 (+17%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Orinda — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Orinda?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Orinda, California is $2,410 per month. This is +60% below the citywide median of $6,019.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Orinda?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $96,400 ($8,033/month gross), which works out to roughly $46.35/hour at a full-time job.
Is Orinda expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Orinda's 1-bedroom median of $2,410 is +73% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 93th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Orinda rank for 1-bedroom rent in California?
Among the 385 cities in California with 1-bedroom data, Orinda ranks #257 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Orinda?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Berkeley ($2,178), Oakland ($2,062), Albany ($2,200).