1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Soquel, CA
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Soquel, California as of June 2026. That's +13% lower than the citywide median of $3,863 and +141% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Soquel
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 Soquel
Compare Soquel's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in California
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Taft | $880 |
| 2 | Lakeport | $900 |
| 3 | Ridgecrest | $935 |
| 4 | California City | $950 |
| 5 | Oildale | $959 |
| 6 | Oroville | $1,005 |
| 7 | Paradise | $1,020 |
| 8 | Red Bluff | $1,030 |
| 9 | Eureka | $1,040 |
| 10 | Porterville | $1,060 |
| 11 | Tehachapi | $1,110 |
| 12 | Hanford | $1,120 |
| 13 | McKinleyville | $1,130 |
| 14 | Anderson | $1,140 |
| 15 | Marysville | $1,140 |
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 | Soquel (this page) | $3,360 |
| 14 | Palo Alto | $3,305 |
| 15 | Mountain View | $3,303 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Soquel.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Soquel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aptos, CA | 4.3 mi | $3,600 | +$240 (+7%) |
| Capitola, CA | 4.8 mi | $3,270 | $-90 (-3%) |
| Scotts Valley, CA | 6.1 mi | $3,600 | +$240 (+7%) |
| Santa Cruz, CA | 9 mi | $3,710 | +$350 (+10%) |
| Los Gatos, CA | 12.4 mi | $3,105 | $-255 (-8%) |
| Watsonville, CA | 13.7 mi | $2,780 | $-580 (-17%) |
| Campbell, CA | 16.4 mi | $2,900 | $-460 (-14%) |
| Saratoga, CA | 17.1 mi | $3,270 | $-90 (-3%) |
| San Jose, CA | 19.5 mi | $2,908 | $-452 (-13%) |
| Cupertino, CA | 21 mi | $3,880 | +$520 (+15%) |
| Santa Clara, CA | 22.4 mi | $3,160 | $-200 (-6%) |
| Sunnyvale, CA | 24.2 mi | $3,438 | +$78 (+2%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Soquel — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Soquel?
As of June 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Soquel, California is $3,360 per month. This is +13% below the citywide median of $3,863.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Soquel?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $134,400 ($11,200/month gross), which works out to roughly $64.62/hour at a full-time job.
Is Soquel expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Soquel's 1-bedroom median of $3,360 is +141% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 99th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Soquel rank for 1-bedroom rent in California?
Among the 381 cities in California with 1-bedroom data, Soquel ranks #369 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Soquel?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Capitola ($3,270), Los Gatos ($3,105), Watsonville ($2,780).