1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in San Ramon, CA
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in San Ramon, California as of July 2026. That's +18% lower than the citywide median of $3,352 and +96% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in San Ramon
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 San Ramon
Compare San Ramon'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 San Ramon.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs San Ramon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dublin, CA | 3.6 mi | $2,950 | +$215 (+8%) |
| Danville, CA | 3.7 mi | $2,865 | +$130 (+5%) |
| Pleasanton, CA | 6.7 mi | $2,765 | +$30 (+1%) |
| Castro Valley, CA | 9.8 mi | $2,100 | $-635 (-23%) |
| Walnut Creek, CA | 11.8 mi | $2,667 | $-68 (-2%) |
| Union City, CA | 11.9 mi | $2,350 | $-385 (-14%) |
| Hayward, CA | 12.1 mi | $2,198 | $-537 (-20%) |
| Moraga, CA | 13.1 mi | $2,590 | $-145 (-5%) |
| San Lorenzo, CA | 14.2 mi | $2,170 | $-565 (-21%) |
| San Leandro, CA | 14.4 mi | $1,955 | $-780 (-29%) |
| Lafayette, CA | 15.1 mi | $2,880 | +$145 (+5%) |
| Concord, CA | 15.4 mi | $2,153 | $-582 (-21%) |
1-Bedroom rent in San Ramon — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in San Ramon?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in San Ramon, California is $2,735 per month. This is +18% below the citywide median of $3,352.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in San Ramon?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $109,400 ($9,117/month gross), which works out to roughly $52.60/hour at a full-time job.
Is San Ramon expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
San Ramon's 1-bedroom median of $2,735 is +96% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 97th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does San Ramon rank for 1-bedroom rent in California?
Among the 385 cities in California with 1-bedroom data, San Ramon ranks #306 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near San Ramon?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Castro Valley ($2,100), Walnut Creek ($2,667), Union City ($2,350).