4+ Bedroom Apartment Rent in Saratoga, CA
Median asking rent for a 4+ bedroom apartment in Saratoga, California as of August 2026. That's +13% lower than the citywide median of $6,244 and +115% above the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,522.
Income needed for a 4+ bedroom in Saratoga
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 4+ bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Saratoga
Compare Saratoga's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 4+ bedroom in California
| # | City | 4+ Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ridgecrest | $1,879 |
| 2 | Taft | $1,930 |
| 3 | Lakeport | $1,980 |
| 4 | Barstow | $1,991 |
| 5 | California City | $2,070 |
| 6 | Florin | $2,076 |
| 7 | Clearlake | $2,100 |
| 8 | Maywood | $2,169 |
| 9 | Porterville | $2,210 |
| 10 | Oroville | $2,215 |
| 11 | El Centro | $2,220 |
| 12 | Paradise | $2,230 |
| 13 | Red Bluff | $2,230 |
| 14 | La Riviera | $2,250 |
| 15 | Eureka | $2,280 |
Most expensive cities for a 4+ bedroom in California
| # | City | 4+ Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coronado | $6,970 |
| 2 | Solana Beach | $6,500 |
| 3 | Santa Cruz | $6,455 |
| 4 | Cupertino | $6,370 |
| 5 | Scotts Valley | $6,270 |
| 6 | Ladera Ranch | $6,270 |
| 7 | Aptos | $6,270 |
| 8 | Newport Beach | $6,188 |
| 9 | Foster City | $6,050 |
| 10 | Irvine | $5,986 |
| 11 | Carlsbad | $5,908 |
| 12 | Los Altos | $5,850 |
| 13 | Encinitas | $5,820 |
| 14 | Laguna Beach | $5,770 |
| 15 | Chula Vista | $5,738 |
Nearby cities — 4+ bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 4+ bedroom rents than Saratoga.
| City | Distance | 4+ Bedroom rent | vs Saratoga |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cupertino, CA | 4 mi | $6,370 | +$940 (+17%) |
| Campbell, CA | 6.4 mi | $4,760 | $-670 (-12%) |
| Los Gatos, CA | 6.9 mi | $5,090 | $-340 (-6%) |
| Sunnyvale, CA | 8.5 mi | $5,633 | +$203 (+4%) |
| Santa Clara, CA | 9 mi | $5,180 | $-250 (-5%) |
| Mountain View, CA | 9.5 mi | $5,413 | $-17 (0%) |
| Los Altos, CA | 9.5 mi | $5,850 | +$420 (+8%) |
| Palo Alto, CA | 13.4 mi | $5,420 | $-10 (0%) |
| Scotts Valley, CA | 13.5 mi | $6,270 | +$840 (+15%) |
| East Palo Alto, CA | 14.4 mi | $4,090 | $-1,340 (-25%) |
| Menlo Park, CA | 16.3 mi | $4,960 | $-470 (-9%) |
| Newark, CA | 16.9 mi | $4,200 | $-1,230 (-23%) |
4+ Bedroom rent in Saratoga — common questions
How much is a 4+ bedroom apartment in Saratoga?
As of August 2026, the median 4+ bedroom apartment rent in Saratoga, California is $5,430 per month. This is +13% below the citywide median of $6,244.
What income do you need to afford a 4+ bedroom in Saratoga?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $217,200 ($18,100/month gross), which works out to roughly $104.42/hour at a full-time job.
Is Saratoga expensive for a 4+ bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Saratoga's 4+ bedroom median of $5,430 is +115% above the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,522. It ranks in the 99th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Saratoga rank for 4+ bedroom rent in California?
Among the 379 cities in California with 4+ bedroom data, Saratoga ranks #343 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 4+ bedroom options near Saratoga?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 4+ bedroom rents include Campbell ($4,760), Los Gatos ($5,090), Santa Clara ($5,180).