2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Tehachapi, CA
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Tehachapi, California as of July 2026. That's +25% lower than the citywide median of $1,923 and +13% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655.
Income needed for a 2-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 2-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 2-bedroom in California
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ridgecrest | $1,107 |
| 2 | Taft | $1,140 |
| 3 | Lakeport | $1,180 |
| 4 | Barstow | $1,216 |
| 5 | California City | $1,230 |
| 6 | Clearlake | $1,250 |
| 7 | Oroville | $1,305 |
| 8 | El Centro | $1,330 |
| 9 | Paradise | $1,330 |
| 10 | Red Bluff | $1,350 |
| 11 | Eureka | $1,360 |
| 12 | Shafter | $1,380 |
| 13 | Porterville | $1,390 |
| 14 | Hanford | $1,400 |
| 15 | Tehachapi (this page) | $1,440 |
Most expensive cities for a 2-bedroom in California
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santa Cruz | $4,865 |
| 2 | Scotts Valley | $4,720 |
| 3 | Aptos | $4,720 |
| 4 | Foster City | $4,560 |
| 5 | Cupertino | $4,500 |
| 6 | Capitola | $4,290 |
| 7 | Coronado | $4,280 |
| 8 | Tiburon | $4,210 |
| 9 | Los Altos | $4,170 |
| 10 | Millbrae | $4,070 |
| 11 | Corte Madera | $4,040 |
| 12 | Solana Beach | $3,990 |
| 13 | Sunnyvale | $3,980 |
| 14 | Topanga | $3,940 |
| 15 | Rancho Palos Verdes | $3,940 |
Nearby cities — 2-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 2 of these cities have cheaper 2-bedroom rents than Tehachapi.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Tehachapi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster, CA | 37.1 mi | $2,290 | +$850 (+59%) |
| Castaic, CA | 44.5 mi | $2,770 | +$1,330 (+92%) |
| Palmdale, CA | 47.4 mi | $2,620 | +$1,180 (+82%) |
| Santa Clarita, CA | 47.8 mi | $3,300 | +$1,860 (+129%) |
| Stevenson Ranch, CA | 51.7 mi | $3,590 | +$2,150 (+149%) |
| Simi Valley, CA | 59.9 mi | $2,970 | +$1,530 (+106%) |
| Shafter, CA | 60.5 mi | $1,380 | $-60 (-4%) |
| Moorpark, CA | 63.3 mi | $2,890 | +$1,450 (+101%) |
| La Crescenta-Montrose, CA | 64.2 mi | $3,110 | +$1,670 (+116%) |
| Taft, CA | 64.3 mi | $1,140 | $-300 (-21%) |
| Santa Paula, CA | 64.5 mi | $2,180 | +$740 (+51%) |
| La Canada Flintridge, CA | 65 mi | $3,940 | +$2,500 (+174%) |
2-Bedroom rent in Tehachapi — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Tehachapi?
As of July 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Tehachapi, California is $1,440 per month. This is +25% below the citywide median of $1,923.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Tehachapi?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $57,600 ($4,800/month gross), which works out to roughly $27.69/hour at a full-time job.
Is Tehachapi expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Tehachapi's 2-bedroom median of $1,440 is +13% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655. It ranks in the 36th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Tehachapi rank for 2-bedroom rent in California?
Among the 386 cities in California with 2-bedroom data, Tehachapi ranks #15 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Tehachapi?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include Shafter ($1,380), Taft ($1,140).