4+ Bedroom Apartment Rent in Sierra Madre, CA
Median asking rent for a 4+ bedroom apartment in Sierra Madre, California as of August 2026. That's +39% higher than the citywide median of $2,890 and +59% above the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,522.
Income needed for a 4+ bedroom in Sierra Madre
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 Sierra Madre
Compare Sierra Madre'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 Sierra Madre.
| City | Distance | 4+ Bedroom rent | vs Sierra Madre |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arcadia, CA | 2.7 mi | $3,920 | $-90 (-2%) |
| San Marino, CA | 5.4 mi | $4,070 | +$60 (+1%) |
| San Gabriel, CA | 5.4 mi | $3,690 | $-320 (-8%) |
| Pasadena, CA | 6 mi | $4,348 | +$338 (+8%) |
| Altadena, CA | 6.3 mi | $4,200 | +$190 (+5%) |
| El Monte, CA | 6.6 mi | $3,240 | $-770 (-19%) |
| Duarte, CA | 6.7 mi | $4,040 | +$30 (+1%) |
| Baldwin Park, CA | 7.5 mi | $3,240 | $-770 (-19%) |
| Rosemead, CA | 7.5 mi | $3,240 | $-770 (-19%) |
| South Pasadena, CA | 8.4 mi | $4,250 | +$240 (+6%) |
| Alhambra, CA | 8.4 mi | $3,395 | $-615 (-15%) |
| Monterey Park, CA | 9.7 mi | $3,260 | $-750 (-19%) |
4+ Bedroom rent in Sierra Madre — common questions
How much is a 4+ bedroom apartment in Sierra Madre?
As of August 2026, the median 4+ bedroom apartment rent in Sierra Madre, California is $4,010 per month. This is +39% higher than the citywide median of $2,890.
What income do you need to afford a 4+ bedroom in Sierra Madre?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $160,400 ($13,367/month gross), which works out to roughly $77.12/hour at a full-time job.
Is Sierra Madre expensive for a 4+ bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Sierra Madre's 4+ bedroom median of $4,010 is +59% above the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,522. It ranks in the 89th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Sierra Madre rank for 4+ bedroom rent in California?
Among the 379 cities in California with 4+ bedroom data, Sierra Madre ranks #176 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 4+ bedroom options near Sierra Madre?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 4+ bedroom rents include Arcadia ($3,920), San Gabriel ($3,690), El Monte ($3,240).