1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Tehachapi, CA
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Tehachapi, California as of July 2026. That's +42% lower than the citywide median of $1,923 and +20% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Tehachapi
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 Tehachapi
Compare Tehachapi'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 (this page) | $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? 2 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Tehachapi.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Tehachapi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster, CA | 37.1 mi | $1,810 | +$700 (+63%) |
| Castaic, CA | 44.5 mi | $2,200 | +$1,090 (+98%) |
| Palmdale, CA | 47.4 mi | $2,075 | +$965 (+87%) |
| Santa Clarita, CA | 47.8 mi | $2,615 | +$1,505 (+136%) |
| Stevenson Ranch, CA | 51.7 mi | $2,850 | +$1,740 (+157%) |
| Simi Valley, CA | 59.9 mi | $2,480 | +$1,370 (+123%) |
| Shafter, CA | 60.5 mi | $1,060 | $-50 (-5%) |
| Moorpark, CA | 63.3 mi | $2,420 | +$1,310 (+118%) |
| La Crescenta-Montrose, CA | 64.2 mi | $2,470 | +$1,360 (+123%) |
| Taft, CA | 64.3 mi | $880 | $-230 (-21%) |
| Santa Paula, CA | 64.5 mi | $1,810 | +$700 (+63%) |
| La Canada Flintridge, CA | 65 mi | $3,120 | +$2,010 (+181%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Tehachapi — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Tehachapi?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Tehachapi, California is $1,110 per month. This is +42% below the citywide median of $1,923.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Tehachapi?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $44,400 ($3,700/month gross), which works out to roughly $21.35/hour at a full-time job.
Is Tehachapi expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Tehachapi's 1-bedroom median of $1,110 is +20% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 29th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Tehachapi rank for 1-bedroom rent in California?
Among the 385 cities in California with 1-bedroom data, Tehachapi ranks #14 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Tehachapi?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Shafter ($1,060), Taft ($880).