Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Apple Valley, CA?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 19.1% of gross income.
Apple Valley rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (California state estimate).
About rent and a physical therapist salary
Physical therapist pay covers comfortable rent across most US metros. At the national-average PT salary, the 30% rule supports about $2,493 a month in rent, which is above the median in most cities tracked here.
Cheaper rent nearby
These California cities have lower median rent than Apple Valley, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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View full rent data for Apple Valley, CA →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in Apple Valley, CA?
Median rent in Apple Valley is $1,868 a month. A typical physical therapist in California earns about $117,658 a year, which makes that rent 19.1% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Apple Valley?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in California (~$117,658/yr) supports up to $2,941 a month in rent. Apple Valley's current median rent is $1,868/mo, which leaves a $1,073/mo buffer.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Apple Valley?
At an hourly equivalent of about $57 an hour, a physical therapist in California works roughly 33 hours a month to cover Apple Valley's median rent of $1,868.
Where is rent cheaper than Apple Valley for a physical therapist?
Nearby California cities with lower median rent include South Gate ($1,867/mo), Rocklin ($1,867/mo), Garden Grove ($1,866/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.