Apple Valley

Deep Creek is a great place for a hike or just watching nature.
Deep Creek is a great place for a hike or just watching nature.
Apple Valley has amazing desert scenery.
Popular rock formations attract rock climbers to Apple Valley from far and wide.
Apple Valley residents will find Spanish-style homes ranging from $400,000 to $700,000.

Apple Valley, CA Area Guide

Avg Rent

$730

Population

75,901

Renter Mix

30% Rent

An affordable California lifestyle with natural landscapes and scenic views

Suburb Desert Affordable Mountains Diverse Scenic

A large suburbia among the desert and mountainous terrain in California, Apple Valley is a scenic oasis with natural beauty, affordable residential areas, and a diverse community. Apple Valley has a longstanding history that led it to be the suburban oasis that it is today.

Community events such as yoga classes, sports teams, music lessons, holiday festivals, live concerts, kid-friendly activities and more take place in Apple Valley. Visit the Victor Valley Museum to learn more about the High Desert, or enjoy the conveniences in town, such as the local movie theater, restaurants, and popular retailers. There are a multitude of affordable apartment and condo rentals available in the diverse, scenic town of Apple Valley!

Explore the City

Apple Valley has amazing desert scenery.

Popular rock formations attract rock climbers to Apple Valley from far and wide.

Apple Valley residents will find Spanish-style homes ranging from $400,000 to $700,000.

Apple Valley Town Square brings the community together on a warm day.

Town's End Still House is a popular place to eat and come for a drink with live music.

Viva Maria is a great place for Mexican food at a nice sit-down restaurant.

Demographics

Median Household Income

$68,933

Average: $88,298

Education

11,265

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

29,652

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
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Median Age

38 Years

Largest Age Group

10-19 Years

Approximately 14% of Residents

Under 20

27%

Over 65

20%

Housing Distribution

Apple Valley has more homeowners than renters.

Renters
30%
Non-Renters
70%

Education Distribution

Review this city's overall education levels.

Bachelor's or Higher
12%
Other Education
88%

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Apple Valley, CA is $580 for a studio, $730 for one bedroom, $974 for two bedrooms, and $1,622 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Apple Valley has increased by 1.8% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$730/month
389 Sq Ft
House
$2,315/month
1,513 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,872/month
1,118 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in Apple Valley, CA

Getting Around

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability

30 / 100

Limited Public Transit

Transit

30 / 100

Very Drivable

Drivability

80 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Bikeability

30 / 100

Schools

Academy for Academic Excellence

Public

Grades K-12

1,489 Students

Yucca Loma Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

616 Students

Vanguard Preparatory

Public

Grades K-8

1,153 Students

Desert Knolls Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

582 Students

Rio Vista Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

927 Students

Academy for Academic Excellence

Public

Grades K-12

1,489 Students

Vanguard Preparatory

Public

Grades K-8

1,153 Students

Sitting Bull Academy

Public

Grades K-8

1,695 Students

Sandia Elementary

Public

Grades K-8

848 Students

Phoenix Academy

Public

Grades K-8

1,213 Students

Academy for Academic Excellence

Public

Grades K-12

1,489 Students

Apple Valley High

Public

Grades 9-12

2,211 Students

Granite Hills High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,791 Students

High Desert Premier Academy

Public

Grades K-12

208 Students

Points of Interest

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.