1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Upland, CA
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Upland, California as of July 2026. That's +4% higher than the citywide median of $2,408 and +80% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Upland
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 Upland
Compare Upland'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? 5 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Upland.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Upland |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claremont, CA | 3.9 mi | $2,370 | $-135 (-5%) |
| Montclair, CA | 4.4 mi | $1,940 | $-565 (-23%) |
| Ontario, CA | 5.2 mi | $2,153 | $-352 (-14%) |
| Rancho Cucamonga, CA | 6.3 mi | $2,555 | +$50 (+2%) |
| Pomona, CA | 8.2 mi | $1,810 | $-695 (-28%) |
| La Verne, CA | 8.9 mi | $2,290 | $-215 (-9%) |
| Chino, CA | 10 mi | $2,440 | $-65 (-3%) |
| San Dimas, CA | 10.5 mi | $2,510 | +$5 (0%) |
| Chino Hills, CA | 12.3 mi | $2,780 | +$275 (+11%) |
| Glendora, CA | 13.1 mi | $2,370 | $-135 (-5%) |
| Fontana, CA | 13.4 mi | $2,137 | $-368 (-15%) |
| Eastvale, CA | 14.1 mi | $2,780 | +$275 (+11%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Upland — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Upland?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Upland, California is $2,505 per month. This is +4% higher than the citywide median of $2,408.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Upland?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $100,200 ($8,350/month gross), which works out to roughly $48.17/hour at a full-time job.
Is Upland expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Upland's 1-bedroom median of $2,505 is +80% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 95th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Upland rank for 1-bedroom rent in California?
Among the 385 cities in California with 1-bedroom data, Upland ranks #275 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Upland?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Claremont ($2,370), Montclair ($1,940), Ontario ($2,153).