1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Tustin, CA
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Tustin, California as of October 2026. That's +19% lower than the citywide median of $3,229 and +86% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Tustin
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 Tustin
Compare Tustin'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 | $938 |
| 4 | California City | $950 |
| 5 | Clearlake | $950 |
| 6 | Oroville | $1,005 |
| 7 | El Centro | $1,020 |
| 8 | Paradise | $1,020 |
| 9 | Red Bluff | $1,030 |
| 10 | Eureka | $1,040 |
| 11 | Fortuna | $1,050 |
| 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 | Montecito | $4,030 |
| 2 | Cupertino | $3,880 |
| 3 | Foster City | $3,820 |
| 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 Tustin.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Tustin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Irvine, CA | 3.6 mi | $3,131 | +$531 (+20%) |
| Orange, CA | 5.2 mi | $2,332 | $-268 (-10%) |
| Santa Ana, CA | 5.3 mi | $2,118 | $-482 (-19%) |
| Anaheim, CA | 8.6 mi | $2,377 | $-223 (-9%) |
| Lake Forest, CA | 9.5 mi | $2,795 | +$195 (+8%) |
| Laguna Woods, CA | 9.8 mi | $2,260 | $-340 (-13%) |
| Newport Beach, CA | 10.3 mi | $3,236 | +$636 (+24%) |
| Fountain Valley, CA | 10.5 mi | $2,630 | +$30 (+1%) |
| Placentia, CA | 10.6 mi | $2,220 | $-380 (-15%) |
| Yorba Linda, CA | 11 mi | $2,905 | +$305 (+12%) |
| Laguna Beach, CA | 11.6 mi | $3,020 | +$420 (+16%) |
| Aliso Viejo, CA | 12.1 mi | $2,890 | +$290 (+11%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Tustin — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Tustin?
As of October 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Tustin, California is $2,600 per month. This is +19% below the citywide median of $3,229.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Tustin?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $104,000 ($8,667/month gross), which works out to roughly $50.00/hour at a full-time job.
Is Tustin expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Tustin's 1-bedroom median of $2,600 is +86% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 96th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Tustin rank for 1-bedroom rent in California?
Among the 380 cities in California with 1-bedroom data, Tustin ranks #287 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Tustin?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Orange ($2,332), Santa Ana ($2,118), Anaheim ($2,377).