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Rental Market Trends in California City, CA

What is the average rent in California City, CA?

$517/month

Average Rent

750 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.5%

Increase in the Last Year

As of May 2025, the average rent in California City, CA is $517 per month. This is 68% lower than the national average rent of $1,626/month, making renting in California City more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in California City, you can expect to pay about $453 per month for a studio, $517 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $744 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$453/month
600 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$517/month
750 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$744/month
786 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,069/month
1,339 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in California City, CA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.5%, which averages out to $8 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated May 2025
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Market Trends Over Time

What salary do I need to live comfortably in California City, CA?

Because the average rent in California City is $517, you’ll want to make about $1,723 per month or $20,676 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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Apartment communities in California City we think you'll love

7733 Walpole Ave

7733 Walpole Ave

7733 Walpole Ave,
California City, CA 93505

3 Beds | $1,900

9137 Evelyn Ave

9137 Evelyn Ave

9137 Evelyn Ave,
California City, CA 93505

3 Beds | $2,300

9425 Evelyn Ave

9425 Evelyn Ave

9425 Evelyn Ave,
California City, CA 93505

3 Beds | $2,400

9161 Lime Ave

9161 Lime Ave

9161 Lime Ave,
California City, CA 93505

3 Beds | $2,195

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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 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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