What is the average apartment size in Barstow?

The average size for a Barstow, CA apartment is 844 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Barstow?

As of Oct / 2025, the average rent in Barstow is $1,244 per month, a 0.93% decrease from last year’s average of $1,255.

What is the average apartment size in Barstow?

The typical apartment in Barstow offers about 844 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Barstow, CA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Barstow?

The typical rent budget in Barstow ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 73% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Barstow?

In Barstow, 54% of households rent while 46% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: November 18, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Barstow is $1,244, a 0.93% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,255.

One-bedroom apartments provide 678 square feet for $1,121, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,285 offer 917 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,030 sq ft) for $1,467, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Barstow, CA

Last updated: November 18, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,244	844 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,121	678 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,285	917 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,467	1,030 sq. ft.

Barstow, CA rent trends

Rental prices in Barstow, CA have decreased by 0.93% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,255 to $1,244.

What's the typical rent budget in Barstow, CA?

The largest share of rentals in Barstow, CA (73%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Barstow, CA?

4,980 or 54% of the households in Barstow, CA are renter-occupied while 4,190 or 46% are owner-occupied.

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How Barstow Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Barstow	$1,244
Los Angeles	$2,765
East Bay	$2,670
San Francisco	$3,598
San Diego	$2,968
Oakland	$2,635
Sacramento	$1,906
Long Beach	$2,670
San Jose	$3,134
Fresno	$1,622
Tulare	$1,693
Lancaster, CA	$1,916
San Bernardino, CA	$1,838
Palmdale, CA	$1,786
Victorville, CA	$1,640
Hesperia, CA	$2,098
Highland, CA	$1,927
Ridgecrest, CA	$1,054
Rosamond, CA	$1,719
Tehachapi, CA	$1,553

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Barstow apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.