1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Visalia, CA
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Visalia, California as of August 2026. That's +35% lower than the citywide median of $1,829 and +15% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Visalia
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 Visalia
Compare Visalia'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 | $914 |
| 4 | California City | $950 |
| 5 | Clearlake | $950 |
| 6 | Barstow | $969 |
| 7 | Oroville | $1,005 |
| 8 | El Centro | $1,020 |
| 9 | Paradise | $1,020 |
| 10 | Red Bluff | $1,030 |
| 11 | Eureka | $1,040 |
| 12 | Fortuna | $1,050 |
| 13 | Porterville | $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 Visalia.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Visalia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tulare, CA | 12.8 mi | $1,140 | $-50 (-4%) |
| Hanford, CA | 21.4 mi | $1,120 | $-70 (-6%) |
| Lemoore, CA | 35.5 mi | $1,390 | +$200 (+17%) |
| Porterville, CA | 40.6 mi | $1,060 | $-130 (-11%) |
| Clovis, CA | 41.6 mi | $1,650 | +$460 (+39%) |
| Fresno, CA | 43.6 mi | $1,274 | +$84 (+7%) |
| Madera, CA | 64 mi | $1,265 | +$75 (+6%) |
| Bakersfield, CA | 72.1 mi | $1,257 | +$67 (+6%) |
| Taft, CA | 82.7 mi | $880 | $-310 (-26%) |
| Tehachapi, CA | 102.6 mi | $1,110 | $-80 (-7%) |
| Merced, CA | 104 mi | $1,247 | +$57 (+5%) |
| Paso Robles, CA | 109.7 mi | $1,770 | +$580 (+49%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Visalia — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Visalia?
As of August 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Visalia, California is $1,190 per month. This is +35% below the citywide median of $1,829.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Visalia?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $47,600 ($3,967/month gross), which works out to roughly $22.88/hour at a full-time job.
Is Visalia expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Visalia's 1-bedroom median of $1,190 is +15% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 35th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Visalia rank for 1-bedroom rent in California?
Among the 379 cities in California with 1-bedroom data, Visalia ranks #24 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Visalia?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Tulare ($1,140), Hanford ($1,120), Porterville ($1,060).