1 rentals in Boron

Boron is an unincorporated place in Kern County, California, United States. Boron is 15 miles (24 km) southwest of Red Rock Mountain at an elevation of 2,467 feet (752 m). For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined Boron as a census-designated place (CDP). The population was 2,086 at the 2020 census, up from 2,025 at the 2000 census. Boron is named after the element boron and is the site of the world's largest source of the boron compound boric acid.
Boron is a small High Desert community known for the US Borax mine. Features mining heritage and affordable housing.
Today, Boron has 1 homes for rent at a median rent of $1,800/mo, typically leasing in about 60 days.
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Median Rent
$1,800/mo
Census estimate for Boron
Rental Velocity
How fast rentals are leasing
Rentals are sitting on the market—renters have strong leverage to negotiate rent, terms, and move-in specials.
Rental Inventory Distribution
Rentals are taking longer to lease—a larger share of listings remain on the market beyond 30 days, giving renters more leverage.
Housing Tenure in Boron
Homeownership is near the state average—a balanced mix of owners and renters.
54%
Homeowners
46%
Renters
Homeownership is 1.5% lower than the California average (55.5%)
907 households (2023)
Rent Reductions
1 listings have reduced their rent
100% of active listings
Average reduction: 7.7% (~$139/mo)
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