What are the cheapest cities to rent a house in California?
California consistently makes it to the top of lists of expensive states to live in. One main reason is the exorbitant cost of housing in the Golden State.
With the instability of the real estate market in the United States, finding affordable housing has become a complicated task for Americans, especially for those living in California. The Golden State consistently makes it to the top of lists of expensive states to live in, because it has some the priciest homes when it comes to both buying and renting.
According to data from the National Association of Realtors, the average cost of a home in the U.S. is $387,600, while the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment is $1,713 per month. However, in states like California, housing exceeds the national average by a mile, with the average cost of a house around $700,000 and the average rent at $2,250 per month.
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There is no doubt that California is one of the most expensive states to live in, but with an extra dose of patience, you can still find affordable housing in the state: you just have to know where to look.
Here is a list of the 10 most affordable cities to rent in the Golden State.
What are the cheapest cities to rent a house in California?
According to an analysis by Rent Blog, these are the ten cities that offer the most affordable rates, with rents that are below the national average. The study is based on the average inventory of one-bedroom multifamily rental properties from Apartment Guide and Rent.
- San Bernardino: Average rent of $1,257 per month / Average variation of 3.67%
- Carmichael: Average rent of $1,243 per month / Average variation of -5.01%
- Rancho Cordova: Average rent of $1,235 per month / Average variation of -14.50%
- Hemet: Average rent of $1,219 per month / Average variation of 11.33%
- Bakersfield: Average rent of $1,170 per month / Average change of 7.84%
- Stockton: Average rent of $1,122 per month / Average variation of -13.32%
- Merced: Average rent of $1,116 per month / Average variation of -14.97%
- Fresno: Average rent of $1,219 per month / Average variation of -3.71%
- Lodi: Average rent of $1,219 per month / Average variation of -3.71%
- Turlock: Average rent of $1,013 per month / Average variation of -0.67%