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Rental Market Trends in Tehachapi, CA

What is the average rent in Tehachapi, CA?

$1,108/month

Average Rent

671 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+2.2%

Increase in the Last Year

As of January 2026, the average rent in Tehachapi, CA is $1,108 per month. This is 32% lower than the national average rent of $1,625/month, making renting in Tehachapi more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Tehachapi, you can expect to pay about per month for a studio, $1,108 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,346 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,686 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,108/month
671 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,346/month
870 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,686/month
1,087 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,398/month
1,611 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 Tehachapi, CA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 2.2%, which averages out to $25 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 January 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Tehachapi, CA
Last Updated January 2026
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Tehachapi, CA
Percentage*
Rent Range
13% Below $700/month
40% $700 - $1,000/month
33% $1,001 - $1,500/month
13% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

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

Because the average rent in Tehachapi is $1,108, you’ll want to make about $3,693 per month or $44,316 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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220 W D St

220 W D St

220 W D St,
Tehachapi, CA 93561

$1,399

1 Bed

17960 Swaps Ct

17960 Swaps Ct

17960 Swaps Ct,
Tehachapi, CA 93561

$1,600

1 Bed

20825 Crest Dr

20825 Crest Dr

20825 Crest Dr,
Tehachapi, CA 93561

$3,000

3 Beds

23740 Lakeview Dr

23740 Lakeview Dr

23740 Lakeview Dr,
Tehachapi, CA 93561

$2,200

2 Beds

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United States California Tehachapi Rental Trends

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 November 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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