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Barstow, CA

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Enjoy the attractions and accessibility of this desert town

Suburban Historic Military-Friendly Accessible Mountain Views Diverse Quaint Remote Affordable

Located midway between Los Angeles and Las Vegas, Barstow sits in the western side of the Mojave Desert at the entrance to the Mojave National Preserve. Barstow serves as a major transportation center for the Inland Empire, with I-15, I-40, Route 58, and U.S. 66 all converging in town.

Barstow offers residents a small-town atmosphere with a wide variety of attractions. History lives in Barstow’s diverse museums, including the Route 66 Mother Road Museum, Western America Railroad Museum, Mojave River Valley Museum, and the Desert Discovery Center. Retail delights are plentiful at the vast Outlets at Barstow. Outdoor recreation abounds at several local parks in addition the nearby San Bernardino National Forest, Joshua Tree National Park, and the Mojave National Preserve.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Barstow, CA is $584 for a studio, $911 for one bedroom, $1,311 for two bedrooms, and $1,602 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Barstow has increased by 2.1% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$911/month
598 Sq Ft
House
$1,907/month
1,085 Sq Ft
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Transportation

31

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

21

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

33

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Barstow Stem Academy

Public

Grades 5-8

396 Students

6
out of 10

Henderson Elementary

Public

Grades K-6

605 Students

4
out of 10

Cameron Elementary

Public

Grades K-6

571 Students

4
out of 10

Montara Elementary

Public

Grades K-6

539 Students

3
out of 10

Crestline Elementary

Public

Grades K-6

477 Students

3
out of 10

Barstow Stem Academy

Public

Grades 5-8

396 Students

6
out of 10

Barstow Junior High

Public

Grades 7-8

742 Students

2
out of 10

Barstow High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,584 Students

4
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Mojave National Preserve
  • Desert Discovery Center (CA)

Commuter Rail

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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 February 2025.