1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Sausalito, CA
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Sausalito, California as of July 2026. That's +19% lower than the citywide median of $3,677 and +114% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Sausalito
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 Sausalito
Compare Sausalito'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 Sausalito.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Sausalito |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Valley, CA | 3.3 mi | $3,090 | +$100 (+3%) |
| Tiburon, CA | 5.9 mi | $3,530 | +$540 (+18%) |
| Larkspur, CA | 5.9 mi | $3,120 | +$130 (+4%) |
| Corte Madera, CA | 6.1 mi | $3,390 | +$400 (+13%) |
| Fairfax, CA | 7.9 mi | $2,540 | $-450 (-15%) |
| San Anselmo, CA | 10.1 mi | $2,710 | $-280 (-9%) |
| San Rafael, CA | 10.3 mi | $2,855 | $-135 (-5%) |
| San Francisco, CA | 10.3 mi | $2,842 | $-148 (-5%) |
| Daly City, CA | 12.9 mi | $2,670 | $-320 (-11%) |
| San Pablo, CA | 15.8 mi | $1,481 | $-1,509 (-50%) |
| South San Francisco, CA | 16.1 mi | $2,610 | $-380 (-13%) |
| Richmond, CA | 16.1 mi | $1,950 | $-1,040 (-35%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Sausalito — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Sausalito?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Sausalito, California is $2,990 per month. This is +19% below the citywide median of $3,677.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Sausalito?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $119,600 ($9,967/month gross), which works out to roughly $57.50/hour at a full-time job.
Is Sausalito expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Sausalito's 1-bedroom median of $2,990 is +114% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 98th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Sausalito rank for 1-bedroom rent in California?
Among the 385 cities in California with 1-bedroom data, Sausalito ranks #342 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Sausalito?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Fairfax ($2,540), San Anselmo ($2,710), San Rafael ($2,855).