What is the average apartment size in Atwater City?

The average size for a Atwater City, CA apartment is 1,175 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 Atwater City?

As of Jan / 2026, the average rent in Atwater City is $1,538 per month, a 3.52% increase from last years average of $1,486.

What is the average apartment size in Atwater City?

The typical apartment in Atwater City offers about 1,175 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Atwater City, CA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Atwater City?

The typical rent budget in Atwater City ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 67% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Atwater City?

In Atwater City, 48% of households rent while 52% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: February 23, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Atwater City is $1,538, a 3.52% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,486.

One-bedroom apartments provide 635 square feet for $939, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,375 offer 985 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,224 sq ft) for $1,612, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Atwater City, CA

Last updated: February 23, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,538	1,175 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$939	635 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,375	985 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,612	1,224 sq. ft.

Atwater City, CA rent trends

Rental prices in Atwater City, CA have increased by 3.52% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,486 to $1,538.

What's the typical rent budget in Atwater City, CA?

The largest share of rentals in Atwater City, CA (67%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Atwater City, CA?

4,916 or 48% of the households in Atwater City, CA are renter-occupied while 5,380 or 52% are owner-occupied.

How Atwater City Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Los Angeles	$2,740
San Francisco	$3,580
East Bay	$2,643
San Diego	$2,958
Long Beach	$2,645
Sacramento	$1,894
San Jose	$3,118
Oakland	$2,578
Tulare	$1,674
Santa Monica	$3,626
Ceres, CA	$1,574
Modesto, CA	$1,713
Manteca, CA	$2,068
Merced, CA	$1,628
Turlock, CA	$1,651
Madera, CA	$1,635
Atwater, CA	$1,508
Oakdale, CA	$1,635
Atwater City	$1,538

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 Atwater City 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.