1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Ukiah, CA
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Ukiah, California as of July 2026. That's +33% lower than the citywide median of $1,856 and +10% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Ukiah
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 Ukiah
Compare Ukiah'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 | $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 Ukiah.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Ukiah |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeport, CA | 22.8 mi | $900 | $-350 (-28%) |
| Healdsburg, CA | 43.6 mi | $2,120 | +$870 (+70%) |
| Clearlake, CA | 45.2 mi | $950 | $-300 (-24%) |
| Guerneville, CA | 45.4 mi | $1,630 | +$380 (+30%) |
| Windsor, CA | 51.6 mi | $2,370 | +$1,120 (+90%) |
| Sebastopol, CA | 57.7 mi | $1,970 | +$720 (+58%) |
| Santa Rosa, CA | 60.1 mi | $2,098 | +$848 (+68%) |
| Rohnert Park, CA | 66.9 mi | $2,260 | +$1,010 (+81%) |
| Petaluma, CA | 74.7 mi | $2,555 | +$1,305 (+104%) |
| Sonoma, CA | 82 mi | $2,050 | +$800 (+64%) |
| Novato, CA | 86.2 mi | $2,567 | +$1,317 (+105%) |
| Napa, CA | 87.1 mi | $2,050 | +$800 (+64%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Ukiah — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Ukiah?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Ukiah, California is $1,250 per month. This is +33% below the citywide median of $1,856.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Ukiah?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $50,000 ($4,167/month gross), which works out to roughly $24.04/hour at a full-time job.
Is Ukiah expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Ukiah's 1-bedroom median of $1,250 is +10% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 40th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Ukiah rank for 1-bedroom rent in California?
Among the 385 cities in California with 1-bedroom data, Ukiah ranks #34 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Ukiah?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Lakeport ($900), Clearlake ($950).