salaryRent is higher than in 60% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 5.4 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 41.1 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $74,040 a year. That is $36 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other California cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of California. It is number 172 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Apple Valley?
Share of households by yearly income. 24.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Apple Valley
| Size | Apple Valley | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,272 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,095 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,372 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,833 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,977 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Apple Valley overall?
Everyday prices in California overall are 11% above the U.S. average (index 110.7, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Apple Valley, so the California figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Apple Valley
Life in Apple Valley
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Apple Valley?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $976 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $407,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $40,740 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Apple Valley, CA?
Renting in Apple Valley costs a median of about $1,851 a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.
How much do I need to make to live in Apple Valley?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $74,040 a year, or $36 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Apple Valley cheap or expensive?
Apple Valley is rated OK: rent takes 29.5% of the typical household income of $75,368. It ranks 172nd cheapest of 653 California cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Apple Valley?
The median homeowner in Apple Valley pays $2,772 a year in property taxes, about 0.68% of the median home value.
Is Apple Valley more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in California are 11% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Apple Valley?
The median home value in Apple Valley is $407,400, about 5.4 times the typical yearly household income.
75,473 people live in Apple Valley. Numbers are typical (middle) values.